Community and Events Coordinator

Role Description

As the Community and Events Coordinator you will serve as a leader of school culture and community engagement. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing a wide range of school events, family partnership initiatives, team engagement activities, and recruitment efforts. The ideal candidate is a proactive self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced school environment and is passionate about building meaningful connections among scholars, families, and team members.

Founded in 2017, Élan Academy Charter School is an academically challenging, disciplined, and joyful elementary school located in New Orleans, LA. Through a classical curriculum, high-quality instruction, and leadership development, Élan Academy Charter School ensures that all students have the foundation necessary to thrive in secondary school, succeed in college, and access lives of opportunity.

• Does whatever it takes. We are Élan Academy teachers, not just individual classroom teachers. We recognize that we are all responsible for building, preserving, and maintaining our school culture.

• Embodies our core values. We want to build a culture of open, honest, and productive dialogue with one another. We are expected to share our ideas, thoughts, and concerns. We value the power of shared leadership.

• Believes results come from hard work. Our preparation creates the opportunity for success. We understand that Élan Academy’s success is the result of persistent effort, resilience, and a shared dedication to continuous improvement.

• Sweats the small stuff. Every detail matters and helps us build strong daily habits that contribute to success.

• Embodies no-nonsense nurturing. We build meaningful relationships with our students and hold them accountable to meet high expectations.

• Teaches ALL students until they learn. We are committed to providing an equitable learning environment. We ensure that all students have access to high‑quality instructional resources and support in order to meet their most rigorous learning outcomes.

• Understands that we are members of one school with one mission, working together at all times. We share our passion for teaching and learning with our colleagues, our students, and our families to achieve the mission.

• Embody Élan Academy’s mission, vision, and values; participate in an annual summer staff orientation and training.
• Event Planning and Execution
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute academic events including Book Fair, Back to School Night, and Honor Roll Breakfast.
  • Manage all logistics for 8th Grade milestone events, including graduation ceremony and prom.
  • Coordinate Pre‑K and Kindergarten graduation ceremonies.
  • Develop detailed event logistics plans and timelines for all school‑wide events.
  • Collaborate with academic leadership to ensure events align with the school’s mission and instructional goals.
• Community Engagement and Family Partnerships
  • Plan and facilitate family partnership events that strengthen the connection between home and school.
  • Lead PTA recruitment efforts and coordinate monthly PTA meetings.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for families, fostering a welcoming and inclusive school community.
  • Fundraising
    • Develop and execute fundraising campaigns and events to support school programs and initiatives.
    • Track fundraising goals, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely communication with stakeholders.
• Recruitment
  • Support recruitment efforts for both staff and scholars, including outreach events, school tours, and community engagement.
  • Represent Élan Academy at recruitment fairs, community events, and partner organization meetings.
• School Culture and Staff Engagement
  • Coordinate scholar and staff birthday celebrations.
  • Organize team happy hours, team builders, and staff appreciation activities.
  • Oversee the creation and production of the school yearbook.
• Administrative Support
  • Provide front office support as needed, including greeting families, managing phone calls, and handling visitor check‑ins.
  • Maintain organized records for all events, including budgets, attendance, and post‑event evaluations.

• Education Requirements:
  
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