Job Description

Base pay range

$100.00/hr - $100.00/hr

Overview

Captivate. Inspire. Transform. This is your stage to orchestrate transformative experiences that convince affluent families to invest in their children's future with Alpha. Far beyond logistics coordination, you'll be the visionary who designs and delivers events that showcase our revolutionary educational model to families making seven-figure decisions about their children's education. If you don't fundamentally believe in pushing boundaries, celebrating academic excellence, and setting extraordinary standards that unlock human potential, look elsewhere.

Alpha stands apart from traditional education by delivering a concentrated academic experiencetwo hours that replace an entire school day through our proprietary blend of adaptive technology, expert guidance, and immersive challenges. The outcome? Accelerated learning, freedom for real-world application, and pathways to elite opportunities. As we launch 25 new locations nationwide in the coming year, you'll spearhead the event strategy that fuels our ambitious expansion.

Our clientele demands exceptional results and lifelong advantages for their children. Your events must deliver this message with unwavering conviction, operational precision, and authentic passion when speaking directly to parents who expect excellence without compromise.

You will define our event vision, establish quality benchmarks, and ensure brand consistency across all experiences. Success rests entirely on your shoulderscreating compelling narratives that resonate with discerning families without prescribed talking points. If you can masterfully blend event leadership with genuine advocacy for our mission, this role was designed for you.

What You Will Be Doing

• Crafting and implementing a strategic events roadmap that drives enrollment among elite families seeking superior academic outcomes
• Developing signature event frameworksfrom immersive student showcases to compelling information sessions and experiential Shadow Daysthat make Alpha's unique value proposition irresistible
• Orchestrating vendor relationships, contract negotiations, payment processing, and performance evaluation across our expanding national network
• Simultaneously directing 5-10 events with executive-level problem-solving skills and cross-departmental collaboration
• Serving as Alpha's ambassador in high-profile settingsfrom commanding the stage to engaging prospective families in meaningful conversationswith the gravitas and expertise to champion our educational revolution

What You Wont Be Doing

• Following predetermined protocols or waiting for detailed directives
• Producing generic, forgettable events indistinguishable from conventional schools
• Delegating Alpha's core messaging to external agencies or script-dependent presenters
• Shying away from provocative, transformative conversations about academic excellence, accelerated learning, and measurable outcomes

Senior Event Program Director Key Responsibilities

Create and scale a distinctive events program that converts target families into passionate Alpha advocates by authentically showcasing our educational model's intensity, efficiency, and exceptional results with conviction and credibility.

Basic Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of comprehensive event management experience in dedicated event roles, handling budgets ranging from $5,000 to $50,000
• Demonstrated capacity to intuitively understand and address the priorities, expectations, and social context of high-net-worth clientelewithout micromanagement
• Exceptional ability to articulate Alpha's educational approach and value proposition to discerning audiences, combining flawless execution with compelling narrative
• Commanding presence, composure, and expertise in engaging both large audiences and individual prospective families
• Exceptional negotiation skills with vendors and effective stakeholder relationship management
• US-based with willingness to travel up to 75% of the time
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Professional background in educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, or startup environments
• Financial oversight experience, including strategic budget management and procurement processes
• Track record of successfully expanding event operations across multiple geographic markets

About Alpha

Alpha School is on a mission to reshape education with a bold approach that harnesses AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential.

They dont 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? Its 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 us

This 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 for more details on this topic.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education, Engineering, and Project Management

Industries

• Education Administration Programs, Hospitals and Health Care, and Non-profit Organizations

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