Program Coordinator

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (CVCA); Stow (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy in Stow, OH is seeking a Trip Planning Coordinator to support student trips, ensuring safety, compliance with school policies, and experiences aligned with CVCA's mission.

You will collaborate with teachers, administrators and parents to coordinate transportation, itineraries and budgets, assist with the annual educator conference and professional development programming, and oversee background checks and vendor partnerships as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience preferred.
• Experience in Trip Planning, Event Coordination or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating school trips, including retreats, mission trips, Jterms, etc.
• Communicate with Teachers, Administrators, and parents to understand trip timelines and requirements.
• Research and secure transportation, logging meals for staff and students.
• Prepare and collect trip itineraries and permission forms.
• Assist in trip budgets as needed.
• Assist in planning and coordinating the annual educator conference and professional development programming.
• Oversee the execution of partnership agreement obligations through working with various departments.
• Coordinate and oversee background checks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety & travel knowledge

Emergency problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Trip Planning / Event Coordination experience

Job description

Description

Biblical Principles and Expectations: All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further CVCA’s mission to educate and cultivate servants for Christ.

Description

Biblical Principles and Expectations: All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further CVCA’s mission to educate and cultivate servants for Christ.

I. Ministry Overview

The Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy is a non-profit ministry that is dedicated to “Educating and Cultivating Servants for Christ”. We are a middle and senior high school committed to high academic standards. Our biblically-integrated, college-preparatory curriculum is delivered by a dedicated staff of Christian professionals. We are committed to teaching from a biblical worldview and philosophy. We are committed to providing our students with experiences that will foster in them a servant’s heart, including extra-curricular activities, interscholastic athletics, music, theater, short-term mission trips, and numerous service opportunities. CVCA aims to create a Christian school community characterized by transforming relationships that produce a lived-out faith in the lives of our students, our faculty and our staff.

II. Ministry Requirements

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Faithfully upholds CVCA in prayer
• Participates in chapel as schedule permits
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with CVCA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Core Values, policies, and expectations
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

III. Job Summary

Provide support in coordinating student trips, ensuring a safe and educational experience that is compliant with school policies and supports mission excellence.

IV. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating school trips, including but not limited to the start of school retreat week, mission trips, Jterms, etc.
• Communicate with Teachers, Administrators, and parents to understand trip timelines and requirements
• Research and secure transportation, logging meals for staff and students
• Prepare and collect trip itineraries, permission forms
• Provide assistant in trip budgets as needed
• Assist in the planning and coordinating of the annual educator conference and professional development programming.
• Oversee the execution of partnership agreement obligations through working with various departments.
• Coordinate and oversee background checks
• Other duties as assigned

V. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external vendors.
• Knowledge of safety and travel regulations for student trips.
• Ability to handle emergencies and problem-solve effectively
• Ability to work on a team and deal with varied personalities

Requirements

VI. Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or commensurate experience preferred
• Experience in Trip Planning, Event Coordination or related field preferred

VII. Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Work is typically performed in a conventional office setting