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Own the room. Design the system. Scale the experience.We're looking for an event leader who doesn't just run logistics. This role is about building and owning a strategic events function that drives brand, community, and enrollment across one of the fastest-growing school networks in the U.S. You won't be handed a playbook. You'll create it, prove it in Austin, and scale it to 25+ markets.At Alpha, we compress a full school day into two hours through adaptive learning, expert guides, and hands-on challenges. Families don't just choose us for academics — they choose us because we challenge the status quo. Our events need to do the same: bold, relevant, unforgettable.This role partners closely with marketing, admissions, and operations and reports to senior leadership. If you're strategic, fast-moving, and operationally sharp, this is your seat.What You Will Be Doing

• Building and evolving an events strategy that aligns with enrollment and brand goals
• Creating reusable playbooks for core events like TEDx-style showcases, info sessions, and Shadow Days
• Managing vendor sourcing, contracting, payments, and performance across all campuses
• Overseeing 5–10 concurrent events, including on-site problem-solving and cross-functional coordination
• Training and supporting staff and contractors to execute consistently and at scale

What You Won't Be Doing

• Managing a system someone else built
• Waiting for step-by-step guidance
• Relying on bloated budgets or outsourced agencies
• Repeating cookie-cutter school events that feel like every other open house

Director Of Event Operations Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver a scalable, cost-effective event function that drives brand equity and enrollment across Alpha's campuses.Basic Requirements

• 5+ years of end-to-end event execution with budgets from $5K to $50K
• 10+ professionally executed events with measurable results
• Experience building systems or documentation from scratch
• Strong vendor negotiation and stakeholder communication skills
• Based in Austin or willing to relocate; 75%+ on-site presence required
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Background in education, nonprofit, or startup events
• Familiarity with the Austin event and vendor landscape
• Budget management experience, including cost control and procurement
• Experience scaling event operations across multiple locations

About AlphaWant to join a learning rebellion that's transforming the traditional classroom?Alpha School is on a mission to reshape education with a bold approach that harnesses AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential.They don't play by the old rules.Alpha is creating a new paradigm where students master core academics in just two hours a day, freeing up time for hands-on, passion-driven learning that truly prepares them for the real world.Alpha School is rewriting the rules of education.Sounds too good to be true? It's not.There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!Working with usThis is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.Crossover Job Code: LJ-5621-US-NewYork-DirectorofEven2.001

Seniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning
• IndustriesEducation Administration Programs, Events Services, and Advertising Services

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