About us

Love Our Schools is a 501(c)(3) in Lafayette, LA. We are nonprofit and our goal is to engage the community to improve public education through leadership and education.

**Job Summary:**

The CAFÉ and Program Coordinator will work in partnership with the Love Our Schools Team, Lafayette Parish School System, and other community partners to support the operations, logistics, events, and communications management of the CAFÉ program and other Love Our Schools initiatives. This position will report directly to the Community Engagement Director.

**Responsibilities:**

Operations/Logistics and Event Coordination:

• Ensure and participate in monthly meetings of all CAFÉ Teams.
• Coordinate Love Our Schools (LOS) Serve Days, CAFÉ events, and other special projects with the Love Our Schools Team.
• Develop and track budgets for events and strategic initiatives.
• Project manage events, including communications, logistics, and sponsorship coordination.
• Assist in developing event budgets, securing sponsorships, and managing event communications.
• Analyze event outcomes and prepare reports/documentation as needed.
• Coordinate logistical aspects of LOS and CAFÉ events, such as venue reservations, catering arrangements, and equipment setup.
• Provide administrative support for CAFÉ Teams, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, tracking metrics, responding to inquiries, and preparing reports. Working with the Community Engagement Director to track metrics and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with the Community Engagement Director to enhance the effectiveness of CAFÉ initiatives and implement improvement strategies.

Social Media Management - Support:

• Assist in executing the social media strategy developed by the Community Engagement Director.
• Capture engaging content for social media platforms, following content calendars and schedules.
• Monitor social media channels, engage with followers, and track social media analytics along with the Love Our Schools Team.
• Collaborate with the Community Engagement Director and marketing team on social media content and campaigns.

**Qualifications:**

- Preferably a bachelor's degree in a related field

- Proven experience in program management

- Experience in program development and relationship management

- Proficient in budgeting and financial management

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

This position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and have the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for the CAFÉ and Program Coordinator position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lafayette, LA 70508 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lafayette, LA 70508: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person