Student Enrollment & Recruitment Ambassador

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is seeking a results-driven and resourceful Student Enrollment & Recruitment Ambassador to spearhead efforts to meet ambitious student enrollment goals for KIPP Adelante in San Diego for the 2026-27 school year.

This role demands a proven ability to achieve results through strategic outreach, relationship-building, and direct engagement with families. As the Student Enrollment & Recruitment Ambassador, you will be accountable for generating a specified number of student interest forms and applications by actively canvassing door-to-door, making phone calls to prospective applicants, and cultivating strong, positive connections with families in various settings.

The ideal candidate is an experienced outreach professional with demonstrated success in door-to-door canvassing and community engagement. Familiarity with San Diego,particularly Southeast San Diego,is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Drive enrollment success by collaborating with designated points of contact to generate lead applications and secure enrollment for your assigned portfolio of school(s).
• Represent KIPP SoCal as a knowledgeable and enthusiastic ambassador, becoming an expert in the programs at your assigned school(s) and understanding the broader network.
• Strategize recruitment efforts by creating and maintaining a comprehensive community asset map to identify and prioritize recruitment opportunities.
• Execute recruitment strategies, including outreach to community organizations, local businesses, childcare centers, and schools, as well as leading phone banking efforts and organizing summer retention activities.
• Engage prospective families by collecting and tracking their information at events and responding to leads within 24 business hours.
• Create school-specific content by partnering with the marketing team to develop compelling social media content.
• Build strong relationships with prospective families throughout the recruitment process.
• Host school tours for prospective families, addressing their questions and providing an engaging experience.
• Provide school-based support by working closely with school-based teams to assist with recruitment-related activities.

Requirements:

• At least a high school diploma.
• Ability to work on weekends.
• Experience with data management, including data entry and reporting.
• Physical stamina to walk/stand for long periods (6-8 hours/day).
• Reliable transportation to attend various locations in one day.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly preferred.

Benefits & Compensation:

• This position starts at an hourly rate of $20 and is guaranteed through Dec 6, 2025. If you excel in this role and consistently deliver results, there may be an opportunity to extend the contract.