Temporary Family Recruiter (Bilingual Spanish and English)

Job DetailsJob Location: San Jose, CA 95127Position Type: On-CallSalary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 HourlyJob Category: EducationOverview

Though 9 in 10 Latino young adults say a college degree is important for success in life, fewer than 15% age 25 or older hold a bachelor’s degree. Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that. 

Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all students for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-immersion program. Every student, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish. 

Role Summary

Voices College-Bound Language Academies is seeking a Temporary Family Recruiter who will be based in one of three locations: South Bay (San Jose and Morgan Hill), Stockton, or West Contra Costa.  This on-call position requires reliable personal transportation, with mileage reimbursement provided, to travel throughout Voices communities and engage with prospective and current student families. The recruiter will play a crucial role in connecting with local communities and supporting the Voices mission, vision, and core values. The job will require commuting throughout the Voices communities where we serve students.  The position will provide support in their role on an on-call basis. 

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment And Enrollment: 

Inspire and motivate families to become part of the Voices school community

Assist with the execution of door-knocking/canvassing efforts to build awareness of Voices and connect with potential new families 

Conduct school tours for prospective families
Place calls to prospective families to coordinate home visits, remind them about Voices events, distribute and collect enrollment documents
Attend recruitment/tabling events as needed 
Participate in other marketing events on an as-needed basis, including at pre-school presentations
Speak compellingly and knowledgeably about Voices to diverse audiences
Routinely communicate with newly enrolled families to keep them engaged and excited about joining the Voices community
Input and organize data gathered from canvassing, outreach, and phone banking

Have daily knowledge of application progress via SchoolMint platform 

Distribute marketing materials to community agencies
Coordinate closely with recruitment team lead to prepare for school enrollment deadlines, lottery and related communications to families
Provide recruitment updates as requested 
Other duties as assigned

QualificationsVoices Academies Family Recruiter candidates will have the following:

Required Qualifications: 

Related experience
Outgoing and able to quickly build trusting relationships with a broad set of people, including parents, external stakeholders, school staff, and teammates
Adept at thinking strategically, translating plans into action, and exhibiting excellent judgment

Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision and values of Voices Academies with a deep commitment to improving the lives of students from low-income communities 
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish, experience giving formal presentations and trainings is a plus 
Comfort working with a flexible schedule
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Suite
Strong collaborative skills with ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Exhibit flexibility, and drive results in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment
Experience or commitment to public education, social justice, efficacy and equity
Works well in a high-pressure environment toward meeting goals

Preferred Qualifications: 

Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities preferred
Team player, have flexibility, and demonstrated success in Community Engagement 
Understanding of dual immersion instructional practices and school design and the unique characteristics of public charter schools is a plus
Ability to work well independently and within a team environment; working toward recruitment goals.
Combine maturity, humility, a strong work ethic, a sense of humor, and a roll-up-my sleeves attitude to celebrate successes as well as navigate times of ambiguity and high levels of stress
Develop relational trust across constituencies, by maintaining a positive attitude with students, parents and staff, while also maintaining confidentiality

Working Conditions:

Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch 
Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs 
Evening and/or weekend work 
Travel with-in assigned region
Willingness to be trained as needed 

Prior to Employment: Once an offer has been extended, a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final contract:

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Clear Criminal Background Check
Valid TB Cleara