Special Events Associate

Position Description The Special Projects Coordinator is responsible for supporting the successful execution of Valor Education events. In collaboration with the Events Coordinator and under the guidance of the Academic Fellow, the Special Projects Coordinator carries out the following duties: Collaborates with Events Coordinator to plan major Valor Education-wide events, including New Faculty Orientation, Convocation, and Symposia Provides on-the-ground support for major events from initial preparation through completion Coordinates with Valor campus operations teams for successful event execution Organizes vendors for smaller network-wide events, including public lectures and private dinners Key skills and attributes for the Special Projects Coordinator include: Ability to provide comprehensive on-site support before and during major events Strong time management and personal organization skills Capacity for clear, consistent, and responsive communication Ability tocarry outtasks withaccuracy, efficiency, and reliability Attentiveness to finishing touches and details Openness to doing the ‘little things’ with care for the benefit of all five campuses within Valor Education Proficiencyin MS Word and Excel Mission and Vision Valor’s mission is to educatethe whole person inauthentic communitiesfor a full human life. At the heart of every person is a desire to know and to be known. At Valor, we believe a truly human education addresses our deepest longings—to pursue knowledge, to have meaningful friendships, and to grow in wisdom and virtue. We are a community of friends seeking that which is noble and inviting students into that life. A Valor education is about much more than college and career readiness. It is an invitation to live the fullest life possible, one directed by wisdom, animated by wonder, and anchored in friendship. Our motto, Sapientia per Admirationem, speaks to our identity as an institution concerned with the preservation and promotion of wonder. This vision saturates the entire life of our schools, from curriculum and pedagogy to classroom order and special events. Valor students read and discuss the Great Books, take advanced math and science courses, study Latin, engage meaningfully with their external community, care for plants and animals, explore the fine arts, and have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular clubs and competitive athletics. In conjunction with rigorous academics, Valor is committed to building a transformative school culture filled with joy, respect, and deep engagement. Valor’s teachers and school leaders inspire students to pursue excellence in all areas of their lives and reach their fullest potential. What We Stand For Wisdom and Virtue Truth, Goodness, and Beauty Human Dignity Wonder and Inquiry Friendship and Community Attentiveness and Presence Honest, Open Communication Continuous Learning and Growth Valor Hiring Profile Mission and vision alignment Subject matter expertise Strength of character Love of learning Commitment to professional growth Humility and receptivity to coaching Practical wisdom Aptitude/fit for working with students Classroom leadership capacity Commitment to collaboration and team unity Strong work ethic and an enthusiastic,positive attitude Salary Range: Hourly Shift type: Part Time Start date: August 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Valor Education