[2025-2026] Director of Communications and Special Projects - High School

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 12,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (8% of whom are alumni), and continues to grow!

About KIPP NYC College Prep High School
In August 2009, KIPP NYC College Prep High School (CPHS) opened its doors to serve students graduating from KIPP middle schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Upper Manhattan, as well as other New York City students seeking a rigorous, college-preparatory high school program. KIPP NYC College Prep builds on the key elements of their successful elementary and middle schools, including more time in school, a focus on student achievement, highly qualified and committed faculty, and a school culture that supports success in learning. Located in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, CPHS currently educates over 2,000 students in grades 9-12 across two locations.  Over 90% of students enroll in at least one type of rigorous academics, including (16) Advanced Placement (AP), (17) Dual Enrollment, and (13) Honors courses.  In addition to a wide range of electives and over 25 clubs, there are 13 varsity and junior varsity sports programs.  Last, CPHS provides a comprehensive college and career counseling department to ensure students engage in enriching summer programming, develop individual career plans, are fully prepared for the SAT college entrance exam, and go on to enroll in a college or career opportunity that meets their interests, abilities, and financial needs. Since its founding, 99% of CPHS students have graduated from high school, 91% have matriculated to a 2- or 4-year college, and 49% have received a college degree in 6 or more years.

Job Description

The Communications and Special Projects Director (CSPD) is responsible for managing and executing smooth project and event operations of the school and ensuring timely and consistent staff and student/family communications. This role also includes oversight of student and family programming. It requires strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and problem-solve effectively.

The CSPD ensures that special project related staff and student needs are addressed, that event facilities and tech systems are in good working order, and that daily event logistics and special projects are executed as planned and with excellence, along with any additional community needs. The CSPD is a member of the Operations team and reports directly to the Senior Director of Operations (SDOO).

Core Functions – Oversees and manages core systems, ensuring processes and events are successfully executed:

• Staff and Student/Family Calendar
  • Creates and updates staff and family calendars.
  • Oversees calendar accuracy and alignment across teams and student programming.
• Monthly Staff Communication (KIPP Notes)
  • Collects and organizes updates from managers and department heads for monthly KIPP Notes and one-off communications.
  • Ensures timely and effective communication of important updates, emergency info, and events via the school's communication platform and social media.
• Student and Family Communication
  • Oversees content, quality, and timeliness of all student/family communications.
  • Reviews OCA messaging for consistency and alignment with school events and priorities. 
  • Collect and organize weekly and special events communications for students and families, Bulldog Bulletin.
  • Ensures timely and effective communication of important updates, emergency info, and events via the school's communication platform and social media.
• Manage School Website, Canvas Accounts, Social Media, and Announcements
  • Maintains current and relevant content.
  • Coordinates with internal stakeholders to promote events and key information.
• Manage Staff Duty Hours
  • Coordinates staff coverage for after-school, Saturday, and special events.
• Leads Family Community Association (FCA)
  • Coordinate bi-weekly family meetings.
  • Manages the Title 1 Family Engagement Grant and the Family Engagement Coordinators.