Community Events Assistant

Odyssey Charter School is the first charter school to utilize the blended learning model in Las Vegas and the 2nd established charter school in the state of Nevada. We are a public school that is sponsored by the Clark County School District. Our mix of online and in-class instruction-backed by an incredible staff-create a K-12 educational journey that is effective and flexible enough to give kids with wide-ranging needs the foundation for success.

Our blended model of online schooling and in-class instruction only tells part of the story. We set out to create a culture of support. Our administrators and teachers believe in our kids. Our school environment is tailored to eliminate the obstacles that life sometimes puts between students and their education.

We are currently recruiting a full-time, Community Events Assistant. This is a 12-month per year support staff position. 

This position will work under the direction of the Community Events Manager and assist with the strategic preparation and execution of a comprehensive campus activities and events program. Some of the tasks and responsibilities of this position include assisting with planning, organizing, and facilitating special events. The assistant will also provide support in promoting special events and activities through various outlets, including social media. They will also support the production of publications, materials, and programs for events. The assistant will also provide support by communicating with vendors, managing documentation, and maintaining accurate records of all details of the events. 

Qualified candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. One to two years of experience with basic event planning, public relations, and marketing principles and practices is preferred. 

Qualified candidates must also demonstrate the following:  

• Excellent professional written and verbal communication. 
• Advanced applications of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and platforms such as G Suite, Canva, Later.com, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and EventBrite.
• Ability to maintain and manage a variety of types of information related to past, current and future events. They must be extremely detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously with appropriate direction.
• It is critically important that the candidate has exemplary attendance and punctuality and has the flexibility to support the department during events that take place during various times of the day, including evenings and occasional weekends. 
• The physical demands of this position require that the candidate be able to regularly lift, carry, push, or move objects of 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Candidates must also be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must have a personal vehicle and be willing to use it to run errands and transport event supplies to and from events. Mileage shall be reimbursed according to the IRS reimbursement rate. 

Our salary scale ranges from $19.91 - $28.00, placement on the scale shall be based on relevant years of experience. Our health insurance plan is aligned with the Clark County School District and we participate in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System. You may bring over your unused accrued sick time from your previous school district or public charter school within Nevada. 

Odyssey Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $20 - $28