Recruitment & Community Coordinator (In-Field Recruiters)

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. The Regional Manager of Student Recruitment (SRM) is responsible for developing a regional annual student in-field recruitment plan to achieve our organizations application goals. This person will manage coach and hold the Recruitment & Community Coordinator(s) in their region accountable to meet their weekly and annual application goals.

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 regions 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:
Bachelors 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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time