Operations Coordinator

Rainier Prep•Burien, WA

19d•$44,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rainier Prep seeks a detail-oriented, collaborative Operations Coordinator to help maintain accurate, consistent systems and create a safe, supportive learning environment. The position works closely with the School Principal, Director of Operations, Operations Manager, and other administrative staff. The coordinator supports schoolwide procedures, family and student communication, transportation coordination, student health and safety needs, and daily meal service. The role calls for effective communication, sound troubleshooting, and motivation to support Rainier Prep’s mission to prepare and empower lifelong learners, changemakers, and advocates. The Operations Coordinator serves as a point of contact for students, families, staff, vendors, and community partners; supports arrival, dismissal, and transportation; and performs general administrative and facilities-support tasks. The role also leads daily kitchen operations, including preparing and serving meals, maintaining food safety, managing student meal counts and service records, receiving and storing deliveries, and accommodating dietary needs under established procedures. This is a full-time, year-round, onsite role in Seattle, Washington. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with some variation and occasional events or weekends depending on special events. The starting salary range is $44,000–$50,000, with the full range extending to $52,000; salary depends on applicable experience, skills, and education.

Requirements

Associate’s degree.
Experience navigating a dynamic role within a diverse community, communicating effectively, and meeting or exceeding goals.
Ability to create, implement, and maintain operational systems and incorporate different perspectives when maintaining or improving them.
Growth mindset and belief that all children can learn at high levels.
Proficiency with a variety of platforms and technology-based systems, including demonstrated experience with Excel and Google Spreadsheets.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and under tight time constraints while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.
Good judgment about how and when to escalate operational deficiencies and communicate the need for increased support.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a food service environment.
Experience working in a school or educational setting.
Fluency in Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese, Amharic, or Arabic.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with students, families, staff, vendors, and community partners.
Serve as a first point of contact by answering phones, greeting visitors, and responding positively and professionally to family and student concerns.
Support transportation services and serve as a communication liaison among school staff, the bus company, bus drivers, students, and families.
Participate in daily arrival, breakfast, lunch, recess, and dismissal procedures to help ensure they run safely, smoothly, and on time.
Maintain physical and electronic documents and mail; copy materials; relay timely verbal, written, and electronic communications; and stock supplies.
Help maintain and refine systems that support smooth school operations.
Collaborate with staff to maintain school aesthetics.
Assist sick or injured children and coordinate basic student medical needs in accordance with school policies and training.
Lead daily kitchen operations to provide timely breakfast and lunch service while meeting state and federal school food program requirements.
Prepare, heat, portion, and serve meals in accordance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Set up and clean kitchen equipment, serving stations, and food preparation areas in accordance with Department of Health guidelines.
Operate the point-of-service system and maintain accurate student meal counts and food service records.
Receive, organize, and properly store food deliveries; monitor inventory and supplies.
Accommodate student dietary needs and food allergies according to established procedures.
Communicate food shortages, delivery issues, and other kitchen needs to the Operations Manager.
Maintain food service documentation, including temperature logs, meal counts, and delivery records.