Future Opportunities: Operations Team
2 days ago
Schenectady
Job DescriptionSalary: Based on the Role & Experience At Destine Preparatory Charter School, our Operations Team is the behind-the-scenes powerhouse that keeps the school running smoothly, joyfully, and with precision. If teachers are the heartbeat, Ops is the backbone, legs, hands, and all the tools youd find in a really well-equipped Swiss Army knife. Were the people who solve problems before anyone knows they exist. Were the ones who can jump from tech troubleshooting to planning a family event to helping a staff member to sorting data to handling a vendor call sometimes all before lunch. Were flexible. Were fast. Were fun. And we proudly call ourselves the Transformers of Destine Prep: always ready, always adapting, always stepping up to meet the moment. This is an evergreen pipeline posting for candidates who want to be considered for future roles across Operations, HR, Marketing, Technology, Facilities, Finance, Food Service, Enrollment, and more. If youre the kind of person who reads that list and thinks, Yes. I love being useful. Throw me in Ill figure it out, then you belong here. Who We Look For Youre a fit for our team if you are: • A Swiss-Army-knife human: adaptable, handy, resourceful, and multi-skilled, • The person everyone calls when something just needs to get done, • Both detail-oriented and comfortable switching gears constantly, • Energetic, solutions-focused, and joyful, • A great communicator with a customer-service mindset, • Someone who believes every problem has a solution (or at least a workaround!), • Deeply committed to equity, access, anti-racism, and doing whats right for kids, • Excited to serve in Ops, HR, Marketing, or school operations roles Future Roles May Include Operations • Operations Associate, • School Operations Associate / Manager, • Facilities Assistant / Facilities Manager, • Food Service Associate, • IT Support Technician / Technology Coordinator / Manager, • HR & Talent Coordinator, • HR Generalist Marketing / Communications • Marketing & Communications Associate, • Social Media & Content Specialist, • Finance & Purchasing Associate, • AP/AR Support What You Might Do (Depending on Role) • Run daily school operations smoothly and efficiently, • Maintain and troubleshoot technology & devices, • Support HR functions like staff onboarding, compliance, recruitment, • Lead or support marketing efforts, storytelling, graphics, and social media, • Assist with payroll, purchasing, invoices, finance tracking, and vendor communication, • Help families with enrollment and ongoing support, • Coordinate food service operations and systems, • Manage data entry, attendance, reporting, and SIS tasks, • Support building needs, supplies, and facilities requests, • Organize events, community engagement, and schoolwide logistics, • Jump in wherever needed because thats the Ops way What You Bring • Flexibility, humor, and a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset, • Strong teamwork and communication skills, • Comfort with tech, systems, tools, or learning them quickly, • A commitment to protecting student data and confidentiality (FERPA, etc.), • Ability to juggle multiple tasks and stay calm under pressure, • Detail orientation (without losing sight of the big picture), • A love for serving students, families, and staff, • A belief that operational excellence = student success Why Destine Prep? • A mission-first school with joy, urgency, and heart, • A team culture that values ownership, growth, and community, • An Ops crew that has each others backs, • The chance to build skills across multiple operational areas, • A fast-paced environment where your work is seen and appreciated Ready to Transform With Us? Apply here to join our Operations, HR & Marketing Talent Pipeline. When we have openings that match your experience and interests, youll be among the first to hear from us. Because at Destine Prep, we dont just run a school. We power it.