Description
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.