Company Description

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995, we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 11,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (11 % of whom are alumni), and continues to grow!

Job Description

Position Overview

The Family Ambassador plays a vital role in fostering strong relationships between families, the organization, and the community. Successful Family Ambassadors will drive forward the implementation of a targeted student recruitment plan to achieve our schools’ enrollment goals, including activities like community outreach, new family engagement, and direct new student recruitment. Family Ambassadors will also receive training to deepen partnerships with existing families and community leaders, expand KIPP’s community of families, and create sustaining connections with new families in our school's community.

Through a part-time commitment of 12-20 hours each week, Family Ambassadors will work within the Enrollment Team and on behalf of school teams to implement recruitment and outreach activities, manage leads, connect with the broader school community, help raise awareness and visibility of the organization, and supporting new families through the enrollment process. This position may require weekend and evening coverage as well.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Experience with recruitment-related work preferably in a community engagement or advocacy organization, business, nonprofit, or education service preferred.

• Proven experience organizing and working within teams or volunteers toward a common goal.

• Service-oriented, able to adapt to a changing environment while applying flexibility to work under pressure and remain calm in the midst of competing demands.

• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is strongly preferred. Spoken and written language skills other than English are welcome.

Knowledge/skills required:

• Familiarity with information communication technologies including google tools like gmail, shared documents, and video conferencing tools like Zoom.

• Must have reliable transportation to travel between campuses and to and from community events and meetings.

• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is strongly preferred. Spoken and written language skills other than English are welcome.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $16.50 - $21.50/hour. Hourly pay ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization.

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.