26-27 Community and Events Coordinator

Élan Academy Charter School • New Orleans, LA

10h

About The Position

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.

About Èlan Academy:
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.

An Élan Academy Teammate…
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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience in event coordination, community engagement, or school operations considered
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in event planning, community outreach, or a related field (school setting preferred)
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Canva, and social media platforms
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends for school events
• Believe that there is not a more urgent task than providing an outstanding academic and character education to ALL scholars regardless of race, socioeconomic status, gender,
• Believe that the children of New Orleans have been historically underserved, and they deserve an excellent education.
• Believe the opportunity gap can be eliminated and that this can be accomplished not through heroics but through focused instruction.
• Believe children can thrive academically, creatively, and emotionally in a highly organized learning environment.
• Believe fostering great relationships with families and stakeholders can lead to transformational learning opportunities.
• Believe high-quality schools focus on scholar learning and intentionally use data to influence outcomes.
• Believe that all members of the Élan Academy Community are capable of growth. We invest in consistent, measurable, and meaningful learning opportunities that promote academic and personal advancement for all scholars and adults.
• Believe that the standardized exams our students take (NWEA, iLEAP, STEP, and our Interim Assessments) provide valuable data that must inform our instruction.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to assist students with physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Embody & Élan Academy’s mission, vision, and values;
• Participate in an annual summer staff orientation and training;
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Élan Academy offers a generous compensation package, including a 401 (K) contribution match, health, dental, and vision insurance, and more!
• Élan Academy also ensures that ALL staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated work space, laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level