Manager, Family Recruitment and Engagement

Rocketship Public Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Manager for Family Recruitment and Engagement. This full-time role involves leading recruitment strategies, building community partnerships, and ensuring a seamless transition for new families. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for education equity. Join a mission-driven team focused on transforming the future for underserved communities through high-quality education. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy hands-on work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Passion for eliminating the achievement gap and belief in high-quality education.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead family recruitment efforts and create a welcoming transition for families.
• Build relationships with community organizations and leaders.
• Coordinate family engagement activities and events.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Project Management

Community Engagement

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Manager, Family Recruitment and Engagement

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At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. It is our responsibility and privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents to enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their communities. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across the country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

The Position

The DC Recruitment and Engagement Manager is a full-time exempt position on Rocketship DC’s Regional Team. This role is responsible for leading and supporting the school’s team with new family recruitment efforts and creating a welcoming and seamless transition for families to our schools. This position will develop and execute the vision for the new family experience in our DC Region.

This role supports recruitment strategies including canvassing, community organizing, and direct family engagement. Flexibility for occasional weekend and evening work is required. The position reports to the Director of Enrollment and Partnerships.

Essential Functions

Family Recruitment (60%)

• Support hiring and training of Family Recruiters, emphasizing professionalism, respect, and educational excellence.
• Build relationships with youth-serving community organizations, faith leaders, elected officials, and community leaders to foster partnerships that enhance recruitment and community engagement.
• Research and register for local community events.
• Manage communication with interested families via email, voicemail, website, and social media.
• Coordinate student application data entry and support lottery data integrity.

School Engagement (30%)

• Support professional development for campus Office Managers and Registrars.
• Assist school leadership in planning ongoing family engagement activities and events.
• Coordinate tours, information sessions, and home visits to engage families.
• Track and analyze enrollment process completion.

Regional/Network Team Engagement (10%)

• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure timely creation of materials.
• Provide input on enrollment modeling decisions.
• Foster community among faculty and staff across the region.
• Share best practices with regional Family Recruitment managers to further Rocketship’s mission.

Qualifications

• Passion for eliminating the achievement gap and belief in high-quality education for all families.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• B.A. or B.S. required; Master’s preferred.
• Enjoyment of hands-on work, managing people and projects, and executing detailed processes.
• Ability to build strong relationships across roles.
• Experience influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful.

Salary: $80,000 - $93,000 annually