Community Associate

Solomon Page; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Solomon Page, on behalf of a Brooklyn charter school, seeks a Community Associate to lead outreach, build relationships with daycare centers and community partners, and drive student recruitment goals. The role is field-based (approx.

80%) with some office work (20%), and requires flexibility for events outside standard hours. Ideal candidates are bilingual (Spanish or Creole/Haitian) with 2–3 years in recruitment or community engagement, strong NYC education knowledge, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred - Spanish or Creole/Haitian.
• 2-3 years of professional experience in student recruitment, enrollment, or community engagement within charter schools.
• Strong knowledge of the New York City education landscape.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse community stakeholders.
• Experience using data to inform strategy and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with daycare centers, community-based organizations, and local partners.
• Represent Ascend at community events, fairs, and information sessions to promote school offerings.
• Identify new partnership opportunities to expand outreach and deepen community presence.
• Track, analyze, and interpret recruitment and outreach data to inform strategy and improve outcomes.
• Develop and execute strategic outreach plans to drive student recruitment and enrollment.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align messaging, outreach efforts, and enrollment goals.
• Support the achievement of annual application and enrollment targets.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, partnerships, and engagement metrics.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/Creole)

Education

2-3 years experience in student recruitment/community engagement

Job description

Our client, a charter school in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a Community Associate to lead community-based outreach efforts to build strong relationships, increase school visibility, and support the achievement of annual student application goals. This role is highly field-based, requiring approximately 80% of time in the community and 20% in the office for administrative work and team collaboration.

• Typical Schedule Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (M-W Onsite, Th-F Remote). Flexibility to work events outside of normal hours and on weekend.
• On Event Days, hours are typically 10:00am-6:00pm
• Pay Rate $20-21/hour
• Contracted position to cover maternity leave until January 2027

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with daycare centers, community-based organizations, and local partners
• Represent Ascend at community events, fairs, and information sessions to promote school offerings
• Identify new partnership opportunities to expand outreach and deepen community presence
• Track, analyze, and interpret recruitment and outreach data to inform strategy and improve outcomes
• Develop and execute strategic outreach plans to drive student recruitment and enrollment
• Collaborate with internal teams to align messaging, outreach efforts, and enrollment goals
• Support the achievement of annual application and enrollment targets
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, partnerships, and engagement metrics

Required Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred - Spanish or Creole/Haitian
• 2-3 years of professional experience, preferably in student recruitment, enrollment, or community engagement within charter schools
• Strong knowledge of the New York City education landscape
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse community stakeholders
• Experience using data to inform strategy and decision-making
• Highly self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to spend the majority of time working in the field

Opportunity Awaits.