Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications
Job Summary
TKA is a Christ-centered school grounded in a Biblical worldview, and we are looking for a Hospitality Coordinator who is a follower of Jesus Christ and is dedicated to the school’s Christ-centered mission. The primary responsibility of this position is to contribute to the success of key events by ensuring that our hospitality experience (food, drinks, snacks), and the employees and volunteers coordinating the hospitality experience, make our guests feel welcomed and appreciated. Events often take place in the evening, and occasionally on weekends.
Essential Job Functions
Regular Activities
Attend event planning meetings, as needed
Calculate the amount and type of food needed for an event, staying within budget constraints
Select appropriate vendors; purchase and transport food, drink, and other hospitality items to TKA
Decide the set-up of the hospitality area for an event, working with the PR team
Set-up, replenish, and clean-up the event’s hospitality area
Coordinate the work of parent volunteers, delegating tasks as appropriate
Organize and inventory hospitality supplies
Submit expense reports on a timely basis
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Prior experience coordinating larger-scale events is strongly preferred
Experience delegating tasks in a volunteer context is strongly preferred
Skills and Abilities
Excellent skills in communicating both orally and in written form
Able to work both independently and in a team setting
Able to see what needs to be done and act on it
Demonstrated ability to lead by example
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite
Ability to learn new computer software systems
Core Characteristics
Commitment to loving and serving Jesus Christ and supporting the school’s mission
Warm personality that creates an environment where guests feel welcomed and valued
Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Positive, flexible, resourceful and solution-oriented
Able to understand, love, and relate to students and parents
Must be active (or pursuing) community in a local Christian body of believers
Must have compatible theology in line with TKA's Statement of Faithand Lifestyle Agreement
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Required to use the computer and/or phone for communicating with team members
Work will be performed from the campus; reimbursable travel to stores and other vendor locations is required, using a personal vehicle to transport food and other event-related items
Will move throughout the campus, there are long periods of standing and being on your feet
May occasionally have to lift up to 20 pounds
Work is generally performed, August-Early June, hours TBD
This position will require you to work nights and weekends per the events calendar
The months listed are approximate, and the annual start and end date will be dictated by the school calendar and the department’s needs.
Salary & Benefits
TKA offers acomprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additionally, TKA has an HSA and FSA plan, Employee Assistance Program, 403(B) base with matching contributions, basic life insurance, paid time off, and paid professional development.
Pay Grid: Admin Support I
Pay Grid Range: $19.64 to $23.47
This position is paid based on a preset salary grid, and the actual salary will be determined by applicable education and experience as determined by the Human Resources department. The starting pay listed reflects this position's minimum experience and education requirements. The top pay range represents the top of the pay grid for this position. It is rare for a candidate to enter this position at the top of the pay grid. Most candidates can expect to enter in the lower to middle section of the pay grid, depending on experience and education.
Please Note:
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; therefore, this job description is subject to change.
The King’s Academy is an independent, college preparatory school for grades 6-12 serving 950 students. The school's mission statement guides everything we do: "The King’s Academy is a Christ-centered school that inspires academic excellence, servant leadership, and enduring relationships."
The King’s Academy is accredited by both the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). TKA was ranked by Niche as the #1 Best Christian High School in the San Francisco Bay Area, and #7 in California.
TKA is looking for the best Christian educators! Every staff member at The King’s Academy is vital to the school’s number one mission which is ministry to our students. We know that the quality of the staffs' character inevitably establishes the professional and spiritual quality of the school and has an enormously significant and life-changing influence on the development of the students' confidence and character. That is why, first and foremost, all of The King's Academy staff members are Christ followers who have a passion for teaching, mentoring, and discipling junior high and high school students.
As part of ...a comprehensive spiritual life program, staff members at TKA have the privilege of mentoring students in a variety of ways. Staff serve alongside students on annual service trips to locations in the U.S. and abroad, participate with students in yearly off-site weekend retreats, and lead small home groups and chapel discussions. The King’s Academy teaching staff includes 76 members, with a total staff of nearly 150. Approximately 90% of classes have less than 25 students, allowing for individual attention and support.
TKA welcomes diverse people at all levels of campus life to support the diversity of our student body. We have bright and dedicated faculty and staff who work in a supportive environment characterized by a desire to serve God and a commitment to mutual respect and collaboration. The King’s Academy provides a competitive salary and benefits package including excellent medical, dental, life and 403B plans. Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions.
Consider joining The King's Academy team and help us prepare students for college, life, service and eternity. For more information about TKA, please visit www.tka.org.