(25.26 School Year) Student Recruitment Outreach Specialist
Job Description
Position Type: Full-time,exempt,12 months
What you can expect to do..
Student Recruitment Outreach Specialist
Develop and execute strategies to recruit students from beyond our immediate neighborhoods. Representing KIPP at local events, fairs, and meetings
Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, daycares, and civic groups
Family Engagement
Connect with prospective families via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings
Host and support school tours, open houses, and info sessions
Guide families through the application process and serve as a consistent point of contact
Lead Generation & Management
Track and nurture prospective family leads using recruitment tools or CRM software
Follow up regularly to answer questions and support application completion
Team Collaboration
Coordinate with school leaders to understand each school’s unique strengths and programs
Share insights and feedback to continuously refine recruitment strategy
Recruitment Campaigns & Events
Assist with planning and attending recruitment events, including evenings and weekends
Ensure messaging aligns with KIPP’s mission and values
Demonstrate a Growth Mindset
Pursue challenging professional goals each year
Give and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleagues
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development
Other Essential Functions
Performs other duties relative to the overall operations of KIPP St. Louis Public Schools as assigned
This job posting/description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What you bring to the table:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree
Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
Experience in recruitment, sales, or community engagement
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Tech-savvy; comfortable using CRM systems and Google Workspace
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset
Preferred:
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Experience in K-12 education, especially charter school
Event planning and lead generation experience
Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors
Frequently positions self to interact with students
Must be able to observe students inside the classroom and school building, as well as outside
Daily operation of a computer and office equipment
Occasional moderate lifting
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Frequent prolonged and irregular hours of duty
Maintain emotional control under stress
Interprets policy, procedures and data
Occasionally endure inclement weather conditions to provide for student safety
Qualifications
What you bring to the table:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree
Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
Experience in recruitment, sales, or community engagement
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Tech-savvy; comfortable using CRM systems and Google Workspace
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset
Preferred:
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Experience in K-12 education, especially charter school
Event planning and lead generation experience
Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors
Frequently positions self to interact with students
Must be able to observe students inside the classroom and school building, as well as outside
Daily operation of a computer and office equipment
Occasional moderate lifting
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Frequent prolonged and irregular hours of duty
Maintain emotional control under stress
Interprets policy, procedures and data
Occasionally endure inclement weather conditions to provide for student safety
Additional Information
What we bring to the table:
We are a fast paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate the their best working environment we provide the following for full time employees only:
$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental.
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 14.5% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, christmas party, and more!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10 year financial rewards
Generous time off:
* Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
* Paid parental leave for new families
* Paid holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
* Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
* Weekly coaching sessions
* Weekly school-based professional development
* Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers
If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis, please visit our website to find out how to apply!
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KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.