Associate Director of Events & Engagement

Job Title: Associate Director of Events & Engagement

Location: Welcome Center

Position Type: 12-Month/Full-Time/Exempt

Reports to: Director of Community Engagement

Desired Candidate will strengthen CHCAs community and overall engagement within CHCA through a year-round calendar of strategic high-impact mission centered events that support CHCAs Advancement goals. This role will manage programs that welcome inform and engage prospective and newly enrolled families. Our Engagement Associate Director will also lead events to celebrate connect and steward families within our community to foster a connected culture and a sense of belonging.

This role combines strategic planning project management and relationship-building to create meaningful experiences that reinforce CHCAs Christ-centered culture and values. The ideal candidate is a proactive planner a gifted communicator and a committed follower of Christ who thrives in a collaborative mission-driven environment.

*Plan and lead logistics for all major Admissions events

*Provide warm welcoming and informative experiences for prospective and new families. Collaborate with Director of Engagement to bring to life a First Year calendar of events that welcomes and enables a strong first year within the CHCA family.

*Lead planning and coordination of key engagement and development events to include: Celebration Gala Homecoming Festival Grandparents Day School Supply Sales School-wide Worship events Mother-Son Father-Daughter events and other key Advancement receptions.

*Activate our volunteer engagement program for various events throughout the year and provide meaningful appreciation and recognition throughout.

*Partner with Parent Teacher Fellowship on key engagement priorities.

*Provide strategic vision and innovation to design experiences to enable and support Advancement Goals.

Event Planning and Management of best in class execution:

Plan coordinate and execute a year-round calendar of school events including (but not limited to):

o Parent and family events

o Annual fundraising gala/banquet

o Alumni gatherings and reunions

o Student and community celebrations

o Donor stewardship events

o Staff appreciation events

Manage event logistics such as venue setup décor catering AV needs volunteer coordination and vendor relationships.

Develop event budgets monitor expenses and ensure responsible stewardship of resources.

Create event timelines run-of-show documents and communication plans.

Ensure each event reflects the schools Christian identity hospitality standards and mission.

Collaborate and Build Partnerships:

Partner with Program leaders/content experts to deliver a strong stakeholder experience at events.

Collaborate with TDG AV staff and vendors to deliver with excellence.

Manage Event Timeline and facilitate communication with all key partners.

Volunteer Leadership:

Recruit train and support volunteers for events and engagement efforts.

Create a positive and encouraging experience for volunteers while maintaining clear expectations.

Facilitate volunteer roles schedules and follow-up communication/appreciation.

Qualifications:

Community and mission driven.

Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent experience in communications event planning or communications.

Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.

2-3 years of experience in event planning community engagement advancement or related roles.

Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends for key events.

Models a heart for service.

Warm relationship builder with a passion for building community

CHCA is an Equal Opportunity Employee. All candidates meeting the required criteria will be considered.

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the duties knowledge and skills listed above. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Required Experience:

Director