Description
Are you looking to make a BIG impact? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning.
We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission. Currently, we operate multiple elementary and middle schools in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens. We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education.
Join our growing team today, and be a change agent for children. Our Network office is located at 401 W 218th St., New York, NY 10034. However, this position is mostly located in Elmhurst & Jamaica, Queens, in-person, near our school location found at 159-26 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432. Increased flexibility will be required for this role as in-person community outreach and engagement is a key component of the Family Outreach & Enrollment team, but there may be potential for some remote work based on the scope of responsibilities.
To achieve our vision, we are searching for a bilingual Family Outreach & Enrollment Associate/Manager with a Bachelor’s Degree and experience in sales or customer service (preferably working with families in an educational or social services setting) with a proven record of building and maintaining strong relationships with customers or external audiences.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies to engage with prospective families in our communities
- Coordinate and lead on the ground outreach efforts directly in the community to share information about Zeta in person multiple times each week
- Build and maintain relationships with community-based organizations
- Plan and execute engagement events for prospective families
- Support with Zeta’s random admissions lottery and enrollment processes
- Draft and distribute written communications to diverse stakeholder groups
- Collect and analyze data to optimize outreach strategy and tactics
- Wear multiple hats as a part of a scale-up team, supporting the work of others on the team and taking on new projects and tasks as needed
Note: Engaging with families about Zeta’s world-class educational program involves participating in regular community outreach shifts, which typically require extended periods of walking, standing, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
At Zeta:
- We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students
- We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback
- We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them
- We are humble, willing to put the team’s needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment
- We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details
- We are caring and put team over individual at all times
We offer great benefits:
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
- 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings
- Competitive compensation
We provide awesome perks:
- Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (Gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts – it's up to you!)
- 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace, and a free Headspace subscription
- MacBook Air, and specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phone
- Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine
- Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats
- Books for professional development
We care deeply about your personal and professional growth:
- Clear pathway to professional growth
- Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates
- Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team
- Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming