Engagement Coordinator

Cherry Hills Christian School•Highlands Ranch, CO

2d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Hills Christian School aspires to be an exceptional Christ-centered community, known for its unwavering commitment to educational excellence, spiritual formation, and a united, mission-driven culture. We seek to cultivate the whole child — mind, body, and spirit — through rigorous academics, vibrant arts, and competitive athletics. Position Overview The Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in cultivating a vibrant, connected community at Cherry Hills Christian School. This mission-driven position supports the planning and execution of strategic engagement and development initiatives that strengthen relationships with families, volunteers, and donors while advancing the school’s mission. This role blends event leadership, project management, volunteer coordination, and creative collaboration. The coordinator helps design meaningful community experiences that deepen belonging for current families, welcome new families into the CHC community, and support long-term philanthropic partnerships. Working closely with the Director of Enrollment and Engagement, school leadership, and parent volunteers, this role ensures that CHC’s signature events, family engagement efforts, and stewardship activities are executed with excellence, intentionality, and warmth. The ideal candidate is highly organized, relational, proactive, and energized by creating experiences that bring people together around a shared mission.

Requirements

A strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, evident in both personal and professional life
Alignment with the mission, values, and faith statement of Cherry Hills Christian School
A heart for Christian education and a passion for building strong, connected communities
Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and timelines simultaneously
Strong relational skills and the ability to work effectively with parents, volunteers, donors, and school leadership
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Experience in event coordination, nonprofit development, community engagement, or school administration preferred
Experience working with volunteers or parent organizations preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Familiarity with Canva or similar design platforms preferred
Strong attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through
Professional presence, excellent communication skills, and a service-oriented mindset
Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly in a dynamic school environment
Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Must be able to uphold and support the mission statement, values, and faith statement

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute CHC’s family engagement calendar, helping design and deliver meaningful experiences that strengthen belonging, connection, and retention across the school community
Lead operational planning and execution for signature community events such as Grandparents Day, Worship and Welcome, New Family Gatherings, Veterans Day, and other key moments in the CHC community calendar
Develop clear project plans for events including timelines, task lists, volunteer coordination, logistics management, and post-event follow up
Ensure events reflect CHC’s mission, culture, and hospitality while creating positive and memorable experiences for families and guests
Support and strengthen Parent Connect initiatives by coordinating meeting logistics, volunteer structures, grade-level social groups, teacher appreciation efforts, and the uniform exchange program
Partner with parent leaders to ensure strong volunteer engagement and clear communication across grade levels
Help cultivate a culture of joyful service and community participation among CHC families
Support strategic development and stewardship initiatives by coordinating donor coffees, appreciation events, and relationship-building gatherings
Manage invitations, RSVPs, event materials, and day-of logistics while ensuring donors and guests experience exceptional hospitality
Assist with planning and operational execution of key fundraising initiatives including ROAR and Fun Run
Maintain organized tracking systems for participation, volunteer engagement, donor events, and follow-up tasks to support reporting and relationship management
Collaborate with the Marketing team to create event and engagement materials using Canva, including invitations, simple print materials, and digital graphics aligned with CHC brand standards
Assist in communicating engagement opportunities, volunteer needs, and event information to families in clear and compelling ways
Work closely with the Director of Enrollment and Engagement, the Head of School, administrative staff, and volunteers to ensure seamless coordination of engagement and development initiatives
Maintain organized systems that support efficient planning, communication, and follow-up for events and community initiatives
Provide on-site support for engagement and development events including setup, coordination, and guest experience
Contribute ideas and improvements that help strengthen CHC’s culture of community engagement and generosity
Other duties as assigned in support of the mission and community life of Cherry Hills Christian School