Senior Associate of Community Outreach, NYC

Start Date:      Immediate

Team:              Student Recruitment and Enrollment

Location:        NYC

Salary:            85,295.28

About Achievement First: 

Achievement First (AF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that currently supports 41 public charter schools in New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Consistently rated as one of the top charter school networks in the country for almost 25 years, AF is committed to continuous improvement, programmatic evolution for enhanced student outcomes, and sustainable growth. The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. AF currently employs more than 2,200 staff — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence, RI.

The mission of Achievement First is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America’s children. AF knows that every child—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to great schools. At AF, students realize their potential and develop the skills they need to graduate from high school, succeed in college, thrive in a competitive world, and serve as the next generation of leaders in their communities. At AF, students and staff embark on a shared journey to fulfill their incredible potential.

We are looking for a strategic and dynamic Senior Associate, Community Outreach to join our Student Recruitment & Enrollment team.

Summary: 

Achievement First seeks a Senior Associate, Community Outreach who will lead AF’s community engagement and student recruitment efforts. As the Senior Associate, Community Outreach you will act as the primary liaison between the school and the local community, fostering strong partnerships with neighborhood institutions and prospective families. Your role includes building relationships with community-based organizations (CBOs), daycares, and families to increase awareness of Achievement First's educational offerings. In this role, you will combine your expertise in student recruitment, project management, and community relations to drive interest and enrollment in Achievement First's public charter schools.

Responsibilities of the Senior Community Outreach Associate will include, but are not limited to:  

• Build Community Partnerships 

o Responsible for managing relationships with a portfolio of community organizations and leaders in the neighborhoods where we serve our students. 

o Conduct outreach to stakeholders through one-on-one meetings, site visits, and events to develop a sense of shared community and urgency around AF’s mission. 

o Develop and implement new outreach ideas and programs. 

• Manage Outreach to Families and Student Recruitment 

o Coordinate and oversee an aggressive student recruitment campaign. 

o Meet specific student recruitment targets as outlined by the Director of Student Recruitment and school leaders. 

o Actively maintain and deliver regular reports about progress made towards student recruitment targets 

o Manage student recruitment data and organize reports which can be used to inform future campaigns. 

• Manage School Partnerships

o Responsible for managing relationships with schools through various touchpoints

o Supporting schools as needed with any in school student recruitment events they may host or execute

o Having periodic check ins about student recruitment target goals for specific market neighborhoods

Skills and Characteristics 

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks 
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, Spanish language skills preferred
• Highly motivated and self-directed; capable of seeing projects through from beginning to end
• Strong work ethic and “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude 
• Results-oriented individual and willing to do “whatever it takes” 
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office; especially Outlook, Word and Excel;
• Experience with CRM tools/platforms
• Demonstrated commitment to education, low income communities, and communities of color; prior knowledge of AF communities a plus;

Educational Background and Work Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent work experience)
• Two to three years of work experience required
• Two years of organizing; community engagement or campaign experience strongly preferred
• Experience building, expanding, and maintaining strong partnerships within or outside of the education sector.

Compensation

Achievement First sets salaries through a lens of equity, and based on the requisite skills, education, and experience relevant to the role. The salary for this position is $85,295 with no flexibility. In order to uphold our commitment to equity, Achievement First does not negotiate pay. Achievement First offers to all regular, full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match, and paid Family Leave.