Student Recruitment & Enrollment Assistant

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy in Los Angeles seeks a part-time Student Recruitment & Enrollment Assistant to lead community outreach and enrollment coordination. You will manage outreach activities, attend events, and support families through application and lottery processes.

Under supervision of the Director of Strategic Enrollment, you will track data, maintain relationships with schools and community partners, and help build a strong enrollment pipeline across CNCA campuses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate’s Degree or two years of college is preferred, plus one year of related outreach experience.
• Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal) is required.
• Driver's license and insurance minimums per CA rules are required for operation of a vehicle.
• Experience in teamwork and cross-team collaboration.
• Experience with SchoolMint, PowerSchool, and Canva is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and outreach to drive enrollment across CNCA campuses.
• Conduct door-to-door canvassing and street-level outreach to engage prospective families.
• Represent Camino Nuevo at community events, school fairs, and local partnerships.
• Coordinate weekly outreach and enrollment events; align with recruitment priorities.
• Guide families through the application, lottery, and registration process with clarity.
• Track outreach efforts and enrollment data; generate weekly reports.
• Provide high-touch, relationship-centered support to families.

Skills

Excellent verbal & written comms

Organizational & data-tracking

Phone outreach & canvassing

Walk/stand for outreach

Customer-service mindset

Coachability & feedback

Spanish fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree / 2 years college + 1 year outreach

Tools

SchoolMint

PowerSchool

Canva

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Home Support Office - Los Angeles, CA 90026, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: See Qualifications, Salary Range: $22.00 - $28.00 Hourly, Job Shift: 12-Months, Job Category: Non Exempt,

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a network of charter schools serving students across the TK-Post Secondary continuum in the Greater MacArthur Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Pueblo Nuevo Education Development Group (PNEDG) is CNCA’s resource development and capacity building arm. PNEDG invests in young people to foster personal transformation and generational social change. PNEDG staff support and build capacity for CNCA schools in achieving their vision. The organizations are grounded in the beliefs that public education is a civil right and all students deserve an excellent education that will prepare them for success in life. At CNCA/PNEDG, we recognize that lower income and immigrant communities often face institutional and cultural barriers that create impediments to students’ success, and that an excellent education must eliminate these barriers. We integrate a strong focus on progressive, research-based academics with a holistic, place-based approach to serving our students. Currently, CNCA has six campuses that serve approximately 3,500 students from TK through 12th grade. Our goal is for CNCA graduates to be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and worldview necessary to be literate, critical thinkers and independent problem solvers.

Organizational Leadership Capacities

We believe that every individual who works at the Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Home Support Office must embody key mindsets and possess foundational skills to contribute to the organizational leadership of the organization.

Mindsets

• Commitment to and belief in CNCA’s mission and vision
• Belief in and embodiment the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the work
• Commitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that vision
• Solution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the same
• Commitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approach
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Skills

• Ability to support an inclusive, positive and high performing culture
• Ability to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization
• Ability to think critically, use sound judgment and problem solve
• Ability to work independently and proactively and to seek support and guidance when appropriate
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritize competing projects in a fast-paced, fluid environment
• Effective collaboration with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Respect, humility and discretion to work effectively with all stakeholders, including colleagues, families and members of the community
• Strong self-awareness and ability to reflect

The Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Director of Strategic Enrollment, the Student Recruitment & Enrollment Assistant at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy plays a vital role in strengthening community partnerships and supporting strong enrollment outcomes across all schools. This role focuses on student recruitment, outreach, engagement, and coordination of enrollment efforts to build a strong pipeline of prospective students and ensure families have access to clear, timely, and welcoming enrollment experiences.

Strategy and Vision Setting Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact, community-based recruitment strategies to drive student enrollment across CNCA campuses
• Execute targeted, door-to-door canvassing and street-level outreach to directly engage prospective families and provide real-time enrollment support
• Identify and activate high-leverage community spaces (festivals, parks, local events) to expand visibility and generate new applications
• Serve as a visible ambassador of Camino Nuevo in priority neighborhoods, strengthening trust and community presence
• Align weekly outreach efforts to enrollment goals, seasonal priorities, and campus-specific needs

Marketing & Outreach Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly grassroots canvassing in targeted neighborhoods
• Represent Camino Nuevo at community events, school fairs, and local partnerships
• Distribute marketing materials and clearly communicate CNCA’s academic programs and value proposition
• Build and sustain relationships with preschools, community-based organizations, faith-based groups, and local businesses
• Support localized marketing campaigns in high-priority recruitment areas
• Maintain a consistent and visible presence in the community to drive awareness and applications

Event & Seasonal Outreach Support

Support and execute Open Houses, campus tours, enrollment events, and information sessions

Increase outreach efforts during key enrollment cycles, including:

• Spring recruitment season
• Summer enrollment push
• Back-to-school enrollment stabilization
• Winter and holiday outreach opportunities

Collaborate with school sites to ensure strong event turnout and family engagement

Family Outreach & Relationship Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective families, responding via phone, text, email, and in-person interactions
• Conduct outbound phone banking and follow-up to move families through the enrollment pipeline
• Guide families through the application, lottery, and registration process with clarity and urgency
• Provide high-touch, relationship-centered support to ensure a positive family experience

Enrollment Operations & Data Tracking

• Accurately enter and manage family data in SchoolMint or other enrollment systems
• Track outreach efforts, contact attempts, and conversion rates from interest to enrollment
• Maintain detailed records of leads, events, and recruitment outcomes
• Support document collection and ensure timely completion of enrollment requirements
• Generate weekly outreach and enrollment progress reports

Administrative Responsibilities for Development

Represent Camino Nuevo’s mission and values with warmth and professionalism

Participate in team meetings and professional development

Other recruitment, enrollment, and development-related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and data-tracking skills
• Comfort with phone outreach and in-person canvassing
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods during community outreach
• Customer-service mindset with a warm and welcoming presence
• Reflective, coachable, and open to feedback

The schedule:

• This is a 20-hour per week position, with hours distributed throughout the week based on recruitment priorities.
• Will include weekends (Saturdays and Sundays, depending on scheduled events)
• May increase activity during peak recruitment seasons
• Will require availability during spring break, summer, holidays, and other off-season weeks
• May adjust weekly schedule based on events, canvassing opportunities, and enrollment needs

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required
• Associate’s Degree/two years of college Preferred + one (1) years of related work experience i.e community outreach
• Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver's license
• Possession of the minimum required insurance coverage as mandated by the state of California for operation of a vehicle
• Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal) required
• Experience or commitment to working on a team as well as across teams
• Experience with SchoolMint, PowerSchool, and Canva, preferred