KIPP NYC Part-Time Community Outreach Specialist

Position OverviewThe KIPP NYC Community Outreach Specialist is a part-time, seasonal position supporting our NYC Schools. The Community Outreach Specialist (Part-Time) will work approximately 15-25 hours per week from March to October with limited flexibility. The primary purpose of the KIPP NYC Community Outreach Specialist is to represent KIPP NYC in the communities where we operate our schools. In partnership with our school staff, the Community Outreach Specialist will provide local families with information about KIPP and support through the application process. This role will report directly to the Associate Director of Student Recruitment & Enrollment to fill open student seats and build a robust waitlist.General Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):Effectively communicate the mission of KIPP NYC Schools as the “face” of KIPP NYC with prospective parents and guardians as well as the community at-largeBuild strong relationships and credibility with prospective parents and/or guardians from diverse backgroundsTarget assigned recruitment areas every week, including but is not limited to: flyering local businesses, door to door canvassing, contacting local community groups and businesses, as well as tabling and handing out printed materials to prospective families at high traffic locations and community eventsAdministrative support in recording contact information and data about prospective families, including phone calls to new and prospective families and regular reporting to the External Affairs TeamAssist KIPP NYC school staff to successfully execute family-facing eventsAttend recruitment team meetings to refine outreach strategy and provide feedbackInformed on community events or the education landscape of New York City and/or their respective neighborhood