Location: ISR International School on the Rhine, Neuss campus, with events at all ISR sites in Neuss, Düsseldorf, and Meerbusch
Reports to: Head of Marketing
Employment type: Full-time
Start date: as soon as possible
The Event Marketing Manager plans and delivers ISR's full event portfolio, from small community gatherings to large-scale events with up to 1,000 guests. Events are a core part of how ISR builds its community, attracts new families, and represents the school to universities, consulates, and partners. This role owns every event from concept to follow-up and supports the marketing team in day-to-day operations.
### **Key Roles & Responsibilities:**
*Event planning and delivery**
Plan and run ISR’s internal and external events end to end, from community events, and consulate visits to university fairs, Open House and Info Days, the International Spring Festival, and cultural celebrations such as St. Martin’s Day, Halloween, Carnival, and Chinese New Year
Build the annual event calendar in line with the academic year and admissions cycle
Prepare run-of-show plans, manage events on site, and coordinate staff and volunteers
Represent ISR at evening and weekend events, with compensatory time off according to school policy
*Event communication and registrations**
Own all event communication from save-the-date to thank-you, and promote events across the website, social media, newsletters, and parent channels
Set up and continuously monitor registrations, and follow up proactively with guests before and after each event
Keep school leadership informed on registration numbers and hand over leads to the admissions team
*Community and partnerships**
Work closely with school leadership, teachers, counselors, students, parents, and alumni, and host VIP and diplomatic guests
Build long-term relationships with cooperation partners and sponsors, including co-hosted events, sponsorship packages, and internship formats with the University & Career Counseling team
Maintain the partner database and identify opportunities for new partnerships
*Budget and logistics**
Manage event budgets, permits, and licenses (e.g., GEMA), as well as the Marketing Storage Room
Coordinate ISR’s US-style school bus for events, including scheduling, routes, and student supervision
*Day-to-day marketing support**
Support the marketing team with content for the website, social media, and newsletters, as well as admissions campaigns
Maintain marketing calendars and contact lists, and take on additional marketing tasks as needed
### **Qualifications and Experience**
Solid experience planning and running events, ideally including large events with several hundred guests or more
Experience in an educational, nonprofit, or international setting, or in partnership management and sponsorship, is a plus
Professional-level English and very good German skills
Confident with Microsoft 365, AI tools, event registration tools, and social media
Driver’s license
Highly organized multitasker who can manage several events at once with close attention to detail
Calm and solution-oriented under pressure and when plans change
Friendly, professional, and poised presence with families, students, diplomats, and representatives
Strong written communication skills and a proactive, reliable approach to follow-ups
Intercultural awareness and genuine interest in a diverse school community
Hands-on team player
At ISR, you will always be supported by committed, welcoming colleagues and confident, hardworking students. We eagerly anticipate witnessing your contributions to our vibrant educational community. In return, we are committed to providing you with a diverse array of opportunities for your professional growth and career development.
If the above description resonates with you, then please email your CV and cover letter to [.](https://mailto:.)
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