Winston Preparatory School seeks a part-time Special Events Assistant to support the work of its Development Department in preparation for its annual fundraising gala on May 2, 2026. The Assistant will report to the Director of Development and support the work of the department in all aspects of the planning activities, including: coordinating solicitations and tracking for ticket sales, journal ads, and auction items; working with the parent planning committee; assisting with table seating and; assisting with all of the logistics of hosting the event – before, during, and the week after the event. The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be proactive and organized with excellent attention to detail. Strong computer skills and familiarity with the Google Suite are required. Experience with event planning and familiarity with GiveSmart or other event planning software is a plus. 

This position is 20 hours a week, beginning in early February and ending May 8, 2026. Full-time hours may be requested for the two weeks before the event on May 2, 2026. Work hours for the day/night of the event will likely extend late into the night, and clean-up activities will take place in the Midtown Manhattan office on the following Monday morning and afternoon, May 4, 2026. This will include moving supplies and other items from the event space storage to the Midtown office (light lifting). The position is primarily remote, but the ability to occasionally commute to the Midtown Manhattan office, sometimes for multiple days in a row, is required. Must have a working internet connection to complete projects and participate in virtual meetings.

Hourly Rate: $20 - $32/hr (commensurate with education and experience) 

Winston Preparatory School, founded in 1981, is a network of campuses both physical and virtual, offering students with learning differences–including dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties (ADHD), and nonverbal learning disorders (NVLD)–a highly individualized, holistic, and responsive education. Our nationally-recognized model serves students ages 8-21, along with offering a multi-faceted gap year program for students who are not yet ready for college or the workplace. In addition, our newest venture includes one-to-one support for college students. Winston Preparatory School’s mission is to facilitate the independence and meaningful participation of students with specific learning disorders through a Continuous Feedback System that develops skill acquisition and the Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner. Winston Preparatory School also seeks to influence the field of education with research and implementation models that achieve these ends, in this way. At Winston Prep, faculty carry out ongoing, in-depth assessments to cultivate a deep understanding of students, helping them to advance at a meaningful pace and giving them the tools to continue independently learning and growing. All of our campuses and the Winston Online Program provide intense skill remediation while fostering independence, resilience, responsibility, and self-awareness. Our campus and online locations include: two in New York City and two in the San Francisco Bay area, and one each in Connecticut, New Jersey, and on Long Island. Winston Online serves students across the United States.