Recruitment & Community Coordinator (In-Field Recruiters)

KIPP Texas Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid family leave

FSA/HSA

Employee assistance program

Job summary

KIPP Texas Public Schools is seeking a Recruitment and Community Coordinator to lead outreach and community engagement, driving an annual student recruitment plan in the Austin region. The role focuses on application acquisition, field events, and partner collaboration to reach weekly targets.

The ideal candidate will have bilingual English/Spanish proficiency, strong project management, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities while working flexible hours including some evenings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or 4 years of related experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Experience in recruitment-related work within education or nonprofit settings preferred.
• Strong cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Excellent planning, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships quickly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications.
• Reliable transportation to travel between campuses and community events.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to regional application goals through recruitment activities.
• Plan and execute recruitment events such as block walking, tabling, and community events.
• Pitch KIPP Texas as a school option to prospective families.
• Maintain weekly field plans to track recruitment ROI.
• Orient volunteers for recruitment activities and follow up with leads in CRM.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Community outreach

CRM familiarity

Event coordination

Project management

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of related experience

Tools

SchoolMint

Slack

CRM system

Google Drive

Job description

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 region’s 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 return 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

• Bachelor’s 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

• 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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