Seasonal Community Outreach Specialist - Part-Time

Company Description

About KIPP NYC:
Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

From our first middle school, KIPP Academy in the Bronx, to today’s network of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.

Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation. Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms and pursue the paths that align with their goals and sense of purpose.

Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to our mission every day.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Community Outreach Specialist is a part-time, seasonal role that plays a critical role in helping KIPP NYC build strong relationships with families and communities across New York City. Serving as a key ambassador for KIPP NYC, this individual will represent the organization in the neighborhoods where our schools operate and support prospective families throughout the enrollment process.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Student Recruitment & Enrollment, the Community Outreach Specialist will partner closely with school-based and regional teams to increase community awareness, fill open student seats, and build a strong pipeline of prospective families and waitlists across KIPP NYC schools.

This role is ideal for a relationship-driven, community-oriented professional who is passionate about educational equity, enjoys engaging with families from diverse backgrounds, and thrives in a fast-paced, people-centered environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Community Outreach & Family Engagement

• Serve as a visible and positive representative of KIPP NYC within local communities
• Effectively communicate KIPP NYC’s mission, values, and school offerings to prospective families and community members
• Build authentic relationships with families, community organizations, local businesses, and neighborhood partners
• Support families throughout the application and enrollment process, ensuring a welcoming and responsive experience

Recruitment & Enrollment Support

• Conduct weekly outreach in assigned recruitment areas through:
  • Door-to-door canvassing
  • Flyering local businesses and community spaces
  • Tabling at high-traffic locations and community events
  • Outreach to local organizations and community groups
  • Virtual outreach and phone banking as needed
• Assist in filling open student seats and maintaining robust waitlists across KIPP NYC schools
• Maintain accurate records of family interactions, outreach efforts, and recruitment data

Event Support & Collaboration

• Support planning and execution of family-facing recruitment and enrollment events
• Partner with school-based staff and the Student Recruitment & Enrollment (SRE) team to align outreach efforts with enrollment goals
• Attend team meetings and contribute feedback, insights, and ideas to strengthen outreach strategy
• Stay informed about local community events, neighborhood dynamics, and the broader NYC education landscape to identify opportunities for engagement

Administrative Responsibilities

• Conduct follow-up calls and communication with prospective and newly enrolled families
• Accurately enter and maintain family contact information and outreach data
• Submit regular reports and updates to the Student Recruitment & Enrollment team
• Support additional recruitment and operational projects as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to travel throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, and/or Manhattan
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time and carry recruitment materials as needed
• Flexibility to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on recruitment and event schedules
• Fluent in Spanish strongly preferred
• Previous experience in community outreach, customer service, recruitment, sales, education, or famil