Associate Director of & Engagement
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Welcome, South Carolina, United States
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 CHCA's community and overall engagement within CHCA through a year-round calendar of strategic, high‑impact, mission centered events that support CHCA's 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 CHCA's 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, collaborating with the 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, including 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:
Parent and family events
Annual fundraising gala/banquet
Alumni gatherings and reunions
Student and community celebrations
Donor stewardship events
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 school's 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
Bachelor's 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
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.
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.
CHCA is an Equal Opportunity Employee. All candidates meeting the required criteria will be considered.
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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 CHCA's community and overall engagement within CHCA through a year-round calendar of strategic, high‑impact, mission centered events that support CHCA's 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 CHCA's 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, collaborating with the 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, including 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:
Parent and family events
Annual fundraising gala/banquet
Alumni gatherings and reunions
Student and community celebrations
Donor stewardship events
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 school's 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
Bachelor's 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
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.
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.
CHCA is an Equal Opportunity Employee. All candidates meeting the required criteria will be considered.
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