Recruitment & Community Coordinator (In-Field Recruiters) at KIPP

San Antonio, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Outreach, Community Engagement, Recruitment Strategy, In-Field Tactics, Relationship Building, Meeting Targets, Project Management, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Cultural Competency, CRM Systems, Microsoft Office, Google Applications, Bilingualism, Self-Motivation, Adaptability

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Company Description About KIPP Texas Public Schools KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work together with our families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond! Our schools provide a high-quality, well-rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful way! As one of the earliest charter networks in Texas—founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018—we hire dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in academic success and joy. If you are passionate about joining a mission-driven community that wants every child to "run to school," the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you! KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni. Job Description Job Description The Recruitment and Community Coordinator (RCC) is responsible for outreach, community engagement, and implementing an annual student recruitment plan that aligns with our region’s student recruitment goals. This individual will be expected to spend the majority of their time focused on application acquisition efforts in the community. To be successful in this role, an RCC brings a track record for implementing successful recruitment strategies by using diverse in-field tactics, building relationships with neighborhood partners, and meeting weekly targets. An RCC should be comfortable working in an environment that requires you to juggle multiple priorities and competing deadlines, while never losing sight of the overarching goals and desired outcomes. An RCC must be available to work flexible hours, including some nights, weekends, and holidays. Key Responsibilities Application Acquisition Efforts ● Responsible for contributing to an overall application goal for the region through participation in recruitment activities. ● Prepares for and executes recruitment activities which may include: block walking, tabling, and participating in community events across the entire region ● Effectively pitches KIPP Texas as a school option to prospective families in the field to meet the application goal set for the intended recruitment activity ● Maintains weekly field plans on an ongoing basis to track recruitment investments, outcomes, and returns on investment ● Orients volunteers during recruitment activities to accomplish assigned functions ● Follows up with leads through our CRM system Awareness and Nurture Strategy ● Drops off collateral and relevant marketing materials to businesses, daycare partners, apartment complexes, nonprofits, etc. to build awareness of our academic offerings ● Follows up with prospective community partners to secure potential recruitment opportunities or other resources Administrative Tasks ● Joins weekly check-ins with manager to get ongoing direction, feedback, and coaching ● Participates in quarterly meetings and monthly professional development opportunities ● Fields recruitment-related inquiries from School Leaders and Operations Leaders ● Works closely with community partners to identify opportunities for collaboration ● Uploads all leads collected in the field into our CRM system ● Executes daily SchoolMint actions, which include applying priority validations, removing duplicate and current student applications, and updating unconfirmed addresses or phone numbers Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Skills and Qualifications: ● Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and/or 4 years or similar experience ● Bilingual in English and Spanish required ● Job-related experience with recruitment-related work is preferable in a business, nonprofit, education, community engagement, or advocacy organization ● Strong cultural competency skills, including the ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse population ● Strong planning and project management skills, with an ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously ● Excellent interpersonal skills and an energetic attitude; ability to successfully engage, cultivate, and steward relationships with community members and organizational partners effectively and quickly build rapport ● Excellent time management and organizational skills ● Exceptional attention to detail ● Highly motivated and self-starter / self-directed learner with a “whatever it takes” attitude to work independently and as a team player ● Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the KIPP Texas mission and community ● Service-oriented, able to adapt to a changing environment while applying flexibility to work under pressure and remaining calm amid competing demands ● Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Google applications (Sheets, Docs, Google Drive), with the ability to quickly learn new technologies (SchoolMint, Slack, video conferencing apps, etc.) ● Must have reliable transportation to travel between campuses and to and from community events/meetings Additional Information What We Bring to the Table: ● Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families. ● Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies. ● Paid family leave. ● Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA. ● Employee assistance programs. ● KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance. EEO: KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job duties. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Start Date: Immediate opening Department: Regional Support and Leadership

Responsibilities

The Recruitment and Community Coordinator is primarily responsible for executing an annual student recruitment plan through extensive in-field outreach, community engagement, and application acquisition efforts to meet regional goals. This role involves preparing for and executing various recruitment activities like block walking and tabling, while also managing awareness strategies by distributing marketing materials to community partners.