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 has consistently been rated one of the top charter school networks in the country, and we are still learning and growing. The majority of our students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. We currently employ more than 2,000 staff — 47% of whom identify as Black, Latino/x, or Multi-racial — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn, NY; Providence, RI; and New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford CT.

The mission of Achievement First is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America's children. We know that every child—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to great schools. At AF, our students realize their potential and develop the skills they need to graduate from college, succeed in a competitive world, and serve as the next generation of leaders in our community. At the core of our approach is the shared journey by our students and staff to fulfill our incredible potential. For more information about the Achievement First mission, model, our schools and team, please visit our website at www.achievement first.org.

We are looking for a strategic and dynamic Senior Associate, Community Outreach to join our Student Enrollment team in Rhode Island.

Summary

Achievement First seeks a Senior Associate, Community Outreach who will lead AF's community engagement and student recruitment efforts. This is a great opportunity for an individual committed to building relationships with parents, community organizations and other constituents who are passionate about providing access to great education for every child. Reporting to the Senior Director, the Senior Associate of Community Outreach will play an active role in building relationships with parents and managing student recruitment.

Responsibilities of the Senior Associate of Community Outreach (Rhode Island) will include, but are not limited to:

• Build Community Partnerships
  • Responsible for managing relationships with a portfolio of community organizations and leaders in the neighborhoods where we serve our students.
  • Conduct outreach to stakeholders through one-on-one meetings, site visits, and events to develop a sense of shared community and urgency around AF's mission.
  • Develop and implement new outreach ideas and programs.

• Manage Outreach to Families and Student Recruitment
  • Coordinate and oversee an aggressive student recruitment campaign.
  • Meet specific student recruitment targets as outlined by the Director of Student Recruitment and school leaders.
  • Actively maintain and deliver regular reports about progress made towards student recruitment targets
  • Manage student recruitment data and organize reports which can be used to inform future campaigns.

• Manage School Partnerships
  • Responsible for managing relationships with schools through various touchpoints
  • Supporting schools as needed with any in school student recruitment events they may host or execute
  • Having periodic check ins about student recruitment target goals for specific market neighborhoods

Skills and Characteristics

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, Spanish language skills preferred
• Highly motivated and self-directed; capable of seeing projects through from beginning to end
• Strong work ethic and "roll-up-my-sleeves" attitude
• Results-oriented individual and willing to do "whatever it takes"
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office; especially Outlook, Word and Excel;
• Experience with CRM tools/platforms
• Demonstrated commitment to education, low income communities, and communities of color; prior knowledge of AF communities a plus
• Ability to travel to schools and community sites frequently, with reliable transportation

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent work experience)
• Two to three years of work experience required
• Two years of organizing; community engagement or campaign experience strongly preferred
• Experience building, expanding, and maintaining strong partnerships within or outside of the education sector.

Compensation

Achievement First sets salaries through a lens of equity, and based on the requisite skills, education, and experience relevant to the role. The salary for this position is $85,295. In order to uphold our commitment to equity, Achievement First does not negotiate pay. Achievement First offers to all regular, full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match, and paid Family Leave.

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