Associate Director of Events & Engagement

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.
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 school's Christian identity, hospitality standards, and mission.
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.
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.