Job Posting

EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Who we are:
The German International School Washington D.C. is a leading international school in the Washington DC metro
area with a challenging German curriculum. For 60 years, GISW has been teaching children from preschool through
twelfth grade. In addition to being the first MINT-EC school in the USA, GISW offers its students a U.S. High School
Diploma as well as a German International Abitur (DIA).
The German International School Washington D.C. is seeking an Events and Community Engagement Coordinator
for its Preschool to 12th grade school located in Potomac, MD.

OPENING: Immediate 

Works with the Advancement Director in maintaining the alumni database and
establishing the alumni network 

Represents GISW at local private school fairs (i.e., World Bank, IMF) at the annual EU
Open House alongside the Director of Enrollment Management 

Collaboratively with the Communications Director develops and implements
marketing strategy 

Supports Director of Enrollment Management and Advancement Director with
DESCRIPTION: planning, organizing and executing events, such as Open House, In-House Open-

House, Welcome Night, etc. 

Works with the Advancement Director to create sponsorship outreach strategy to
fund events 

Works on special projects and research related to Admissions, Advancement, and
Communications 

Additional duties as assigned 

Attendance required during some evening and weekend events and meetings 

2-3 years of experience and Bachelor’s Degree in educational administration, office
administration, communications, marketing, public relations, event management
and planning, program coordination or similar related field 

High proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, esp. Photoshop,
Illustrator, InDesign

REQUIREMENTS:  Proficiency in Blackbaud and Canva preferred 

Track record of producing sponsored events 

Solid understanding of branding 

Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously 

Able to work independently with close attention to detail 

Able to organize and coordinate events 

Highly self-motivated and customer-service oriented 

proficiency in English (written and verbal) is required 

Understanding of German culture; proficiency in German is preferred 

Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer 

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 

Personal Leave 

Sick Leave

Benefits:  Paid Holidays 

Employer paid Disability Insurance 

Retirement Plan with generous employer match

*Benefits may vary depending on employment status*

To Apply: Please submit your application to jobs@giswashington.org.

The German International School Washington D.C. does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, age or disability in the

administration of its hiring, educational policy, admissions, financial aid practices, or of its
athletic and other school-administered programs.