Position Overview:The Community Outreach Specialist, Seasonal Support is a part-time, seasonal position supporting student recruitment and enrollment efforts across KIPP NYC schools. This role plays an important part in connecting prospective families with KIPP NYC's joyful, academically excellent schools by building relationships within local communities, sharing information about our schools, and supporting families through the application process.Reporting to the Director, Student Recruitment & Community Engagement, and transitioning to the Field Recruitment Manager once that position is filled, the Community Outreach Specialist serves as a trusted representative of KIPP NYC, engaging prospective families through neighborhood canvassing, door-to-door outreach, tabling at community locations, and participation in recruitment events. The Specialist is responsible for generating prospective family leads, encouraging families to apply, and accurately documenting outreach activities to support student enrollment goals.This role requires an outgoing, relationship-driven individual who enjoys connecting with people, takes initiative, and is motivated by achieving measurable results. The ideal candidate is passionate about KIPP NYC's mission, understands the importance of building trust with families, and believes every child deserves access to a joyful, academically excellent education.This is a part-time, seasonal, field-based position requiring approximately 15–20 hours per week. The role involves regular travel within assigned neighborhoods across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and/or Manhattan to conduct community outreach and support student recruitment activities.Candidates must have flexibility to work weekday afternoons after 3:00 PM, evenings, and weekends based on recruitment events, community engagement opportunities, and organizational needs.This position is seasonal and is expected to conclude at the end of August 2027, with the possibility of renewal in the fall based on organizational needs.Duties and Responsibilities:General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Community Outreach & Family EngagementRepresent KIPP NYC in the communities we serve by conducting neighborhood canvassing, door-to-door outreach, tabling at high-traffic locations, and participating in community and recruitment events.Clearly and confidently communicate KIPP NYC's mission, educational approach, and school offerings through engaging, personalized conversations with prospective families.Highlight school programs and resources that align with families' interests and priorities, including academics, enrichment, after school programming, and other school offerings.Build authentic, trusting relationships with prospective families by serving as a welcoming, knowledgeable, and credible representative of KIPP NYC.Respond thoughtfully to family questions and concerns, follow up with interested families, and demonstrate persistence and professionalism when navigating challenging outreach conversations.Student Recruitment & Enrollment SupportWork toward established weekly lead generation and application goals, taking ownership of outreach results and contributing to KIPP NYC's student recruitment and enrollment priorities.Encourage interested families to take the next step in the enrollment process and provide hands-on assistance with starting applications whenever possible.Accurately collect and document prospective family information, including family names, contact details, and grade eligibility, using KIPP NYC's designated recruitment systems.Ensure prospective family leads are properly attributed, recorded, and shared with the appropriate Student Recruitment and Enrollment team members.Develop a strong understanding of KIPP NYC schools within assigned neighborhoods, including grade levels served, school offerings, enrollment eligibility, and application procedures.Support prospective families in navigating the application process and connect them with appropriate team members when additional assistance is needed.Team Collaboration & Outreach CoordinationCollaborate with an assigned outreach team, including a team lead and fellow Community Outreach Specialists, to implement recruitment strategies within designated neighborhood zones.Maintain clear and timely communication with Student Recruitment and Enrollment team members to ensure prospective family leads and applications are appropriately transferred, followed up on, and supported throughout the enrollment process.Participate in regular team check-ins and recruitment meetings to review progress toward goals, share community insights, and strengthen outreach strategies.Share feedback and observations from community interactions to help the Student Recruitment and Enrollment team better understand family needs and identify opportunities to improve recruitment efforts.Support additional student recruitment initiatives, community engagement activities, and special projects as assigned.
