Seasonal Outreach Associate - CT

Achievement First; Connecticut; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Achievement First in Connecticut seeks a Seasonal Outreach Associate (SOA) to enhance community engagement and support student recruitment efforts. This is an excellent role for candidates passionate about improving educational access for children.

The SOA will work under the Senior Community Outreach Associate, conducting outreach in Bridgeport, Hartford, and New Haven, ensuring prospective families are informed about AF schools and assisting them through the application process.

This part-time position requires strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to low-income communities, and the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in canvassing or community organizing preferred.
• Experience working with families is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-ground outreach to prospective families.
• Engage with individuals at community events.
• Support families with applications to AF schools.
• Distribute marketing materials in high-visibility areas.
• Meet application and recruitment goals.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong work ethic

Experience with CRM tools

Commitment to education in low-income communities

Language skills (Spanish, French, Bengali, Haitian Creole)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Location

Connecticut – All work will take place in, but not limited to, Hartford, Bridgeport, and New Haven.

Estimated Start Date

ASAP

Estimated End Date

June 30, 2025

Team

Student Recruitment & Enrollment

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. AF is consistently rated as one of the top charter school networks in the country for almost 25 years. The organization 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 – and they 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.

Summary

Achievement First seeks a Seasonal Outreach Associate (SOA) who will support AF’s community engagement and student recruitment efforts in Connecticut. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is passionate about providing access to great education for every child. The SOA reports to the Senior Community Outreach Associate and will conduct on‑ground outreach to prospective families in Bridgeport, New Haven, and Hartford, CT.

Responsibilities

• Speak confidently and passionately about AF schools within a specific market and describe the distinct characteristics of each school.
• Approach and talk to people in high‑traffic areas or at events.
• Set up tablings at community‑based organizations and community events and proactively engage with prospective families.
• Support families in filling out an application.
• Distribute AF marketing materials strategically in high‑visibility areas.
• Meet lead and application goals set out by the student recruitment team.

Skills & Characteristics

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
• Strong work ethic and “roll‑up‑my‑sleeves” attitude.
• Results‑oriented individual willing to do “whatever it takes.”
• Experience with CRM tools/platforms.
• Demonstrated commitment to education, low‑income communities, and communities of color.
• Prior knowledge of Brooklyn or Queens communities is a plus.
• Spanish, French, Bengali, and Haitian Creole speakers strongly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with reliable transportation strongly encouraged to apply.

Educational Background & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience).
• Previous work experience in canvassing, campaign experience, and community organizing is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with families is a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work after‑hours and on weekends.
• Ability to work outdoors.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods.
• Ability to work in, but not limited to, Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport.

Compensation

This position is part‑time, 10–20 hours per week, at $35 per hour. The estimated period of employment is ASAP through June 30, 2025. Seasonal Outreach Associates must have access to a cell phone, computer, and reliable internet in order to perform the job functions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First: http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/