Pre-High School Programs Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Pre-High School Programs Coordinator is responsible for managing camps, clinics, and other programs designed to engage pre-high school students in activities associated with Orange Lutheran High School, as defined by the Director of Community Engagement. Activities may include any offerings provided by Orange Lutheran, including but not limited to Athletics, Performing Arts, Missions, Home Schooling, Student Life, Visual Arts, Academics, Pathways, etc. These camps and/or programs are primarily focused on engaging elementary- and/or middle-school-aged students to help integrate them into the Orange Lutheran community before high school. This position is also involved with the promotion and administration of all program offerings.

Reports to: Director of Community Engagement

Supervises: N/A

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Work with the Director of Community Engagement to create and champion the scope and vision for Orange Lutheran pre-high school programs
• Ensure the Orange Lutheran culture and mission are embedded in each offering
• Articulate and share the OLu vision with future Orange Lutheran families
• Collaborate with the Director of Community Engagement, Orange Lutheran faculty, staff, coaches, and program directors/leaders to create and maintain program offerings
• Collaborate with the Director of Community Engagement and the marketing department on a Strategic Marketing and Communications Plan for all pre-high school offerings
• Secure facilities needed to run programs/camps (work closely with facilities management and operations)
• Coordinate with the Director of Community Engagement to manage administrative aspects of pre-high school program offerings, including but not limited to the following:
  • Manage camp operations during the summer and school year
  • Program schedules
  • Facilitate program/camp registrations
  • Collecting program fees through a registration platform
  • Maintain all program data
  • Create program-specific graphics and collateral in partnership with Marketing
  • With the Director of Community Engagement, engage with partner schools to determine and pursue partnership opportunities for program offerings
• Must have a visual presence at all Summer Camps annually
• Some weekend work is required, including but not limited to the Summer Camp season

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The qualifications and competencies listed below represent the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education

BA or BS Degree

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in program management

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND CLEARANCES

• Valid Fingerprint/Background Check Clearance
• Valid CPR and First Aid certifications
• TB Risk Assessment
• Ministry Safe Clearance

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

• Broad working knowledge of Orange Lutheran programs, offerings, faculty, and staff
• Entrepreneurial mindset to develop new programs
• General business acumen to develop new financial models, marketing plans, success metrics, etc

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills that include building trust and effective partnerships to facilitate engagement
• Customer service mindset; highly responsive
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Outstanding collaborator
• Highly organized
• Self-driven and motivated
• Excellent follow-through and follow-up
• Proven listening and interpersonal skills
• A lifelong learner who models intellectual curiosity, self-reflection, and stewardship of talents
• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Effective technology-related skills (e.g., Google Docs, spreadsheets, presentations, planning software, Canva, etc.)

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Exhibit the highest level of Christian integrity - his/her life reflects Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadership
• Foster a Christ-centered environment focused on Grateful Servanthood, Accountability, Compassion, and Collaboration, in alignment with our Guiding Principles
• Ability to articulate their Christian faith
• An active member of a Christian church; the Missouri Synod preferred
• Support the Mission and Statement of Faith of Orange Lutheran High School

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position primarily involves sedentary work
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, and bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, squat, kneel, jump, twist, or bend
• Specific vision abilities include near and far vision within the normal range, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; prolonged viewing of a computer screen

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The typical working environment is split between a climate-controlled classroom/office environment and periods of work outdoors during events, with exposure to varying temperatures and climatic conditions
• The typical noise level is quiet to moderate, but may occasionally be loud at program events/activities

This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments to address the needs of the school and changing business practices. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.