Community Programs And Engagement Coordinator For A Japanese School

Aozora Community (“Aozora” means blue sky in Japanese) is an educational and cultural non-profit organization (501c (3)) located in Brooklyn, NY.

Our vision is to foster a community of curious, open-minded and caring global citizens. As Brooklyn’s only Japanese and English bilingual school, our mission is to provide quality education rooted in Japanese values, morals, and spirit. As part of that mission we create Programs and events for people to connect, share resources and celebrate one another.

Job Overview:

The Community Programs and Engagement Coordinator holds a pivotal role in overseeing the management of programming, staffing, and strategic operations for all of our Camp operations and Community Events, encompassing Summer Camps, School Year Day Camps, School Break Camps, and other community activities. Beyond administrative responsibilities, the coordinator is integral to community outreach, family engagement, and the execution of program promotions and advertisements. A primary focus is on promoting and expanding Aozora programs, emphasizing both increased enrollment and sustained program quality. Acting as a leader and role model during camps, the coordinator embodies the vision and mission of Aozora Community Foundation. The Coordinator plays a central role in advancing organizational goals and ensuring a positive, enriching experience for participants as they contribute to the overall success and growth of our Community Programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Camp Development and Preparation
• Camp Enrollment
• Camp Staffing and Training
• Camp Operations
• Oversee the financial management of summer program budget to ensure adequate funding
• Community Events
• Graphic Design
• Social Media Engagement
• Promotion Strategy Development
• Newspaper Ad Promotion
• Newspaper Ad Creation
• Media Connections

Original Job Post: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR7zMnYV6AUTqZGcdnQaneEb3vJoF5XXKXTnqlK7MJAzK5acU2U1_kQyaMYlfIayCoBOX3fkjPdcbo_/pub

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Summer Camp Operation: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Japanese (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11238: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person