Growth & Special Initiatives Coordinator- Harris County

OPENS: 07/30/2026

CLOSES: Until Filled
JOB TITLE: Growth & Special Initiatives Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Chief of Schools
DEPT. / SCHOOL: Administration / Bob Hope School / Harris County

SALARY:  Commensurate with Experience

WAGE / HOUR STATUS: Exempt/Full Time

PRIMARY PURPOSE 

The Growth and Special Initiatives Coordinator is responsible for leading the organization’s strategic efforts related to membership growth, marketing, and special project initiatives. This position plays a key role in expanding Bob Hope Schol reach, increasing engagement, and generating new revenue through marketing, fund development, partnerships, and innovative programming. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, nonprofit management, public administration, education, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. 

Experience: 

• 3 years of experience in marketing, fundraising, program development, or association management. 

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines. 

• Experience working in a nonprofit, educational, or association environment preferred. 

• Proficiency in CRM, email marketing platforms, and analytics tools. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 

Strategic Growth & Special Initiatives 

• Support the design and implementation of strategic growth initiatives aligned with Bob Hope School mission and goals. 

• Lead and coordinate special projects or pilot programs to expand member services, educational content, and engagement strategies. 

• Identify and analyze trends, opportunities, and challenges impacting association growth. 

Marketing & Communications 

• Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies to promote membership, events, certification programs, and resources. 

• Collaborate with internal teams to produce compelling content for digital campaigns, newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials. 

• Manage the organization’s brand across digital and print channels, ensuring consistency and clarity. 

• Use analytics to evaluate campaign effectiveness and inform future marketing strategies. 

Fund Development & Partnerships 

• Identify and cultivate potential funding sources including grants, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and philanthropic contributions. 

• Prepare proposals, sponsorship packages, and donor communications in collaboration with relevant departments. 

• Foster existing sponsors and partners to ensure long-term relationships and fulfillment of sponsorship agreements. 

• Collaborate with leadership to design fundraising events or campaigns aligned with Bob Hope School strategic goals. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Serve as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders on growth and initiative-related projects. 

• Build and maintain relationships with school business officials, vendors, and community partners. 

• Represent Bob Hope School at events, conferences, and meetings as needed. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Equipment Used:

Computer with appropriate software, printer, calculator, copier, facsimile machine, overhead projector, and/or other specialized equipment as needed.

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must have good health in order to maintain an acceptable attendance record as established by the district.
2. Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and minor lifting.
3. Move and carry small stacks of books, media equipment, and other equipment.
4. May have exposure to biological hazards.
5. Occasional moderate lifting.
6. Must have valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

This job description has been reviewed to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate. 

ABOUT BOB HOPE SCHOOL 
Bob Hope School is a growing open-enrollment public charter school (non-profit) providing parents a choice in their child's education. Bob Hope Elementary is a Montessori / Dual-Language campus. Instruction is conducted in a two-way immersion program, where teachers fluent in English teach ELA and those fluent in Spanish teach SLA and are supported by teacher aides with a strong command of both languages. Campuses are located in Port Arthur, Beaumont, and Baytown, Texas. The Hughen Center, Inc. is the charter holder of Bob Hope School.

Bob Hope School provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.