Admissions and Community Engagement Coordinator

L'Etoile French Immersion School; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee referral bonus

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Job summary

L’Étoile French Immersion School is seeking an Admissions and Community Engagement Coordinator to welcome prospective families and guide them through admissions, enrollment, and onboarding. The role also supports communications, events, and family engagement to strengthen enrollment and community connections.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional relationship builder with strong organizational and written communication skills, capable of collaborating with school leadership and volunteers

Qualifications

• Experience in admissions, enrollment, marketing, communications, event planning, customer service, hospitality, education, or community engagement.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to creating a welcoming experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Initiative, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with school leadership.
• Comfort learning and using technology platforms, databases, and communication tools.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective families through admissions.
• Respond to inquiries with timely, personalized follow-up.
• Lead engaging school tours communicating the school’s mission and programs.
• Guide families through application, enrollment, and onboarding.
• Maintain admissions records, enrollment data, and communications.
• Partner with school leadership to support enrollment and retention goals.
• Coordinate open houses, family celebrations, and other events.
• Support parent volunteers and the Parent Committee.
• Manage social media content to showcase student life and the community.
• Create clear, engaging communications for families.
• Assist with advertising, partnerships, and outreach.

Skills

Admissions

Enrollment

Marketing

Communications

Event planning

Customer service

Hospitality

Education

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Admissions and Community Engagement Coordinator - L’Étoile French Immersion School

L’Étoile French Immersion School provides a joyful and engaging educational experience where children are known, challenged, and inspired to develop curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. For more than 15 years, our close-knit school community has delivered an exceptional French immersion education grounded in strong relationships and meaningful connection.

What We Offer

• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee referral bonus
• Professional development and growth opportunities

About the Role

The Admissions and Community Engagement Coordinator serves as a welcoming and knowledgeable point of contact for prospective and current families. This position guides families through the admissions and enrollment process while supporting communications, community events, marketing initiatives, and family engagement.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional relationship builder who combines warm, responsive service with strong organizational and communication skills. This person will play an important role in strengthening enrollment, fostering family connections, and sharing the story of L’Étoile with the broader community.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective families throughout the admissions process.
• Respond to inquiries and provide timely, personalized follow-up.
• Lead engaging school tours that communicate L’Étoile’s mission, programs, and community.
• Guide families through application, enrollment, and new-family onboarding.
• Maintain accurate admissions records, enrollment data, and prospective-family communications.
• Partner with school leadership to support enrollment and retention goals.
• Coordinate open houses, family celebrations, and other community events.
• Support parent volunteers and the school’s Parent Committee.
• Manage social media content and help showcase student life and the L’Étoile community.
• Create clear, engaging communications for current and prospective families.
• Assist with advertising, community partnerships, and other outreach initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in admissions, enrollment, marketing, communications, event planning, customer service, hospitality, education, or community engagement
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to creating a welcoming experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Initiative, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with school leadership
• Comfort learning and using technology platforms, databases, and communication tools
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred

Join L’Étoile and help families discover a school community where children are encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive. Your work will shape the experience of prospective and newly enrolled families while contributing to the continued growth and success of our school.