Event Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Event Coordinator
- School
- Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹3.7L per year
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Sept 2026
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Event Coordinator
at Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Join Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata as our next Event Coordinator. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata operates as a senior secondary school, established 1984, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a steady, process-driven role. The Event Coordinator brings consistency, accuracy, and professional maturity to every interaction inside and outside the school. What you will do:
- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.
- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.
- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. Candidate requirements:
- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.
- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.
- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.
- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.
- Calm under pressure during admissions, exams, and major events. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.0 LPA – ₹3.7 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Where exactly is Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School located?
The school is in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
Key facts about Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
- Founded
- 1984
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 25:1
Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary affiliated to ICSE, established in 1984, located in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata. Classes follow a 25:1 student–teacher ratio.
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