Job Description

_ The Opportunity_
The Student Enrollment and Data Team is focused on ensuring that schools are fully enrolled so that students are free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. The team supports this vision through application acquisition and family onboarding, cultivation, and persistence.

We are seeking outreach workers who can connect directly with a broad base of parents and community partners committed to high-quality schools and positive change in their communities. A canvasser must have excellent relationship-building skills, physical stamina to canvass door to door, an ability to call potential applicants, and passion to help families access high-quality schools. The ideal candidate has experience doing door-to-door canvassing and community outreach and is familiar with the neighborhoods where KIPP Texas schools are located.

_ Key Responsibilities_

● Door-to-door canvassing related to enrollment or other outreach efforts.
● Set up, execute, and tear down tables/booths for school-based and community events
● Meet daily and weekly goals related to enrollment and outreach
● Build relationships with families, community leaders, and businesses to sustain KIPP's vision of high-quality schools for all children
● Approach new challenges with creativity and flexibility with a focus on measurable
outcomes.
● Work collaboratively with a team and colleagues
● Report daily on goals, strategies, and outcomes
● Keep up-to-date records on all work, including using online tools
● Be available to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
● Ability to manage personal transportation needs to move efficiently across neighborhoods.
● Takes on additional roles and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications

● At least one (1) year of experience with community engagement, and grassroots field
organizing, including experience in door-to-door canvassing, political or issues campaigns, or
leading a field organizing team
● High School Diploma or GED required
● Demonstrated skills in reading, writing, and computation
● MS Office and Google Drive basic skills

● Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
● Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and self-awareness
● Self-motivated and the ability to work well in a team.
● Ability to take initiative, motivate others, be accountable, and work at a fast pace
● Must be able to travel to and from locations quickly and with ease
● Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to physically perform the duties of the job; ability to walk and canvass for extended
periods in all weather conditions

Qualifications

_ Skills and Qualifications_

● At least one (1) year of experience with community engagement, and grassroots field
organizing, including experience in door-to-door canvassing, political or issues campaigns, or
leading a field organizing team
● High School Diploma or GED required
● Demonstrated skills in reading, writing, and computation
● MS Office and Google Drive basic skills

● Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
● Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and self-awareness
● Self-motivated and the ability to work well in a team.
● Ability to take initiative, motivate others, be accountable, and work at a fast pace
● Must be able to travel to and from locations quickly and with ease
● Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to physically perform the duties of the job; ability to walk and canvass for extended
periods in all weather conditions

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.