Communication and Events Coordinator - Educational Services Center

Cherry Creek Schools•Denver, CO

About The Position

Plan and deliver District recognition and community engagement events that reflect the District’s vision and values. Manages all aspects of event logistics, budgets, and evaluation while leading employee recognition processes and supporting leadership and alumni engagement programs. Support communications efforts by creating compelling stories and materials that highlight student, family, alumni, and community impact.

Requirements

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Community Engagement, or a comparable field
Three (3) years of professional work experience in event planning, writing, and communications
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Google Drive functions
Strong project management skills with the ability to work largely independently under tight deadlines
Advanced oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs
Ability to create and repurpose content for multiple platforms and audiences
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams and community members
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with families, staff, volunteers, and community partners
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Plan and implement District recognition events, ensuring alignment to vision and mission, including special events scheduled throughout the year that engage families, alumni, staff, community members, and supporters. Events vary in size, audience, and venue.
Oversee all aspects of event logistics, including program, scripts, invitations, RSVP tracking, registration, seating charts, vendor contracts, event setup and breakdown, and post-event follow-up.
Create and monitor event budgets, timelines, and project plans; determine return on investment (ROI) for individual events and conduct year-to-year and event-to-event comparative analyses to assess effectiveness.
Create original content — including photos, videos, and written stories — for storytelling and digital marketing purposes that highlight families, students, alumni, staff, and community partners.
Manage alumni storytelling efforts by working with high schools and District teams to identify alumni stories, collect alumni contact information, and plan events that celebrate and engage alumni.
Help plan and manage logistics of Leadership Cherry Creek community engagement program, including communication with participants.
Oversee the application and selection processes for employee recognition events, including rollout of winner announcements at school and district level.
Support broader communications efforts as needed, including copywriting for internal and external newsletters, and identifying and recognizing outstanding parent and community achievements through storytelling.
Utilize databases to track participant and engagement information related to events, including attendance, outreach, and follow-up activities.
Support crisis communications, including sending messages on the district mass communications platform.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.