Community, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator (CEI)

• Department: Community, Equity, and Inclusion
• Reports To: Director of Community, Equity, and Inclusion
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE
• Calendar: 11-month
• Pay Range: $60,000-$70,000

Who Thrives at Bush

You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate, thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential, and when students learn by doing, exploring, and reflecting, rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people, supporting their curiosity, sense of purpose, and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities, both within and beyond the classroom. You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge, and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial, reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas, making a meaningful impact, and being part of something larger than yourself.

Who We Are

Founded in 1924 and located in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich, intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning, designed to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively, preparing them to thrive in future endeavors while remaining rooted in the school’s longstanding core values.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say, “I belong.” We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work, highly skilled in their practice, and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another.

Summary of Position

The Community, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator (CEI) is a hands-on implementer who drives execution of the school’s purpose-driven programming and other CEI-aligned community initiatives across K–12. This role turns ideas into plans, plans into logistics, and logistics into experiences that run smoothly and feel thoughtful. Working closely with the Director of CEI, the Coordinator manages timelines, details, communications, and follow-through—so affinity spaces are strengthened year over year and heritage month programming is consistent and well-supported, and CEI priorities move from planning to sustained, schoolwide practice.

Essential Functions

While other duties may be assigned, a qualified candidate will be able to manage the position’s key responsibilities listed below, with an emphasis on implementation and community practice.

Purpose-Driven Community Spaces

• Own the operational backbone of affinity and alliance spaces: annual calendar, meeting schedules, room requests, supplies, budgets, and shared planning templates.

• Build repeatable systems that make affinity spaces easier to lead (planning timeline, facilitation supports, leader checklists, communications rhythms, simple debrief tools).

• Provide direct planning support to student and adult affinity leaders: help shape ideas into realistic plans, track tasks, and ensure follow-through.

• Coordinate adult support structures for affinity spaces (advisor onboarding, consistent expectations, and practical guidance for navigating sensitive moments with discretion and care).

• Maintain lightweight tracking on participation and needs so the Director has visibility into what’s working, where groups need support, and what’s emerging.

Community Programming and Signature Moments

• Run point on planning and logistics for heritage months and community observances across K–12, in collaboration with CEI Coordinators, students, affinity groups, and divisional partners.

• Develop and manage an annual observances plan that includes key dates, programming arcs, communications schedule, and division-specific touchpoints.

• Handle the practical work that makes programming happen: run-of-show, vendors/partners, space and tech needs, materials, volunteers, set-up, and day-of execution.

• Draft and coordinate clear internal communications so people know what’s happening, what’s needed, and how to participate.

Cross-Functional Implementation and Coordination

• Coordinate across divisions to reduce calendar conflicts and support implementation of CEI initiatives in student life and Family engagement.

• Keep projects moving through consistent follow-up: agendas, notes, action steps, reminders, and “close-the-loop” wrap-ups after events.

• Support additional CEI initiatives as needed, including schoolwide community programming and implementation projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• 2+ years of experience in program execution, operations, student life, advising/coaching, community engagement, family programming, staff learning support, or project coordination in a school or mission-aligned organization.

• We welcome candidates whose experience is transferable rather than directly “CEI-titled,” including work in youth development, educational access programs, and advising/coaching.

Skills and Dispositions 

• Gets things done: can take a goal, build a plan, manage details, and deliver—reliably and repeatedly.

• Project management instincts: timelines, task tracking, and follow-up.

• Implementation mindset: can carry a priority from concept to consistent practice; notices what will make it workable in a school setting.

• Strong judgment and discretion: understands sensitive dynamics; can support identity-based spaces with care.

• Clear communicator: writes and speaks plainly; keeps people informed.

• Relational and steady: builds trust with students and adults.

• Operational comfort: confident with shared calendars, docs/spreadsheets, and learning new systems quickly.

Additional Requirements: 

• Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date) 

• Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings 

• Stamina: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, manage long days, and support body with core muscles. 

• Fine Motor Skills: Using hands to grasp, move, or assemble small objects (e.g., papers, writing). 

• Sensory: Clear hearing to distinguish sounds and vision to see differences in color, shade, brightness. 

• Ability to sit and keyboard for up to 8 hours per day & lift up to 30 pounds (file boxes).

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at www.bush.edu and navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the “About Bush” tab) for additional information/instructions.

If you are interested in working at The Bush School, but this position doesn’t fit your talents, please visit our website for additional openings: www.bush.edu.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

The Bush School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information. In addition, The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment based on the basis of age or marital status.

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