Job Description

Community Outreach and Engagement

• Collaborate with community organizations, schools and local businesses to establish partnerships that promote our school and expand our reach.

• Identify and develop partnerships with community based organizations that could amplify or promote KIPP through their networks, events, and other communications

• Actively participate in and represent KIPP Columbus at external events, such as fairs, open houses, and community events in order to engage with families, answer inquiries and disseminate information about our school’s programs and offerings.

• Research and plan for opportunities to attend community events in order to promote our Student Enrollment Lottery to support application goals.

• Identify and plan for opportunities to participate in events around the school community throughout the school year.

• Support the organization and hosting of events that welcome community organizations and leaders to the school community

Internal Engagement

• Actively participate in our internal family events, serving as a point of contact for families, addressing any concerns or questions they may have, and encouraging families to promote KIPP Columbus’s programs and opportunities.

Student Recruitment Activities

• Collaborate with Regional and School Ops leaders to prepare and implement outreach activities to recruit new families and students to KIPP, including flyering, canvassing and tabling in the school community

• Hold 1:1 conversations with current and prospective families and students

Lead Management

• Conduct independent outreach to families based on predetermined criteria.

• Ensure consistent and predictable communication with families who have expressed interest in our school.

• Guide prospective families through our enrollment process and platforms.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Current, past, or future parent of a KIPP student preferred

• Outreach and communication experience is preferred

• Experience working as part of a team in a professional settin

Knowledge/skills required:

• 100% aligned with the mission and values of KIPP Columbus

• Credible amongst peers and a connector mindset.

• Excited to learn and grow

• Results oriented

• Welcoming to all communities

• Available between 20-30 hours per week, including regular evenings and weekends

• Strong communication skills. Spoken and written language skills other than English are welcome.

• Knowledge of KIPP schools and mission preferred.

• Familiarity with productivity tools (word-processing, spreadsheets, calendars) preferred

All Student Recruitment Ambassadors will be required to submit a background check to KIPP Columbus prior to the start of employment.

Additional Information

Classification

Temporary and flexible part-time hourly position; 10-15 hours per week; includes the possibility of some evening, weekend and/or holiday work.

Compensation

$15.00 per hour up to a maximum of 30 hours per week. The position is not eligible for benefits, holiday or break pay.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.