(25.26 School Year) Student Recruitment Outreach Specialist

About the position

KIPP St. Louis is seeking a dynamic, people-centered Student Recruitment Outreach Specialist to serve as a key ambassador for our network of schools. Reporting to the Director of Student Enrollment and Recruitment, this role focuses on building relationships and driving student enrollment from communities beyond our school campuses. You’ll work directly with families, attend community events, and promote the mission and values of KIPP St. Louis. If you’re energized by connecting with people, passionate about education, and ready to make a measurable impact in the lives of children, we want to meet you. This position requires regular travel throughout St. Louis to schools, the regional office, and various community events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to recruit students from beyond our immediate neighborhoods.
• Represent KIPP at local events, fairs, and meetings.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, daycares, and civic groups.
• Connect with prospective families via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings.
• Host and support school tours, open houses, and info sessions.
• Guide families through the application process and serve as a consistent point of contact.
• Track and nurture prospective family leads using recruitment tools or CRM software.
• Follow up regularly to answer questions and support application completion.
• Coordinate with school leaders to understand each school’s unique strengths and programs.
• Share insights and feedback to continuously refine recruitment strategy.
• Assist with planning and attending recruitment events, including evenings and weekends.
• Ensure messaging aligns with KIPP’s mission and values.
• Pursue challenging professional goals each year.
• Give and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleagues.
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development.
• Perform other duties relative to the overall operations of KIPP St. Louis Public Schools as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Experience in recruitment, sales, or community engagement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Tech-savvy; comfortable using CRM systems and Google Workspace.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience in K-12 education, especially charter school.
• Event planning and lead generation experience.

Benefits

• $0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental.
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability.
• $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee.
• Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 14.5% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program.
• Employee Recognition events such as an annual gala award ceremony and Christmas party.
• Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer.
• Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10 year financial rewards.
• Generous time off including paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave.
• Paid parental leave for new families.
• Paid holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, and a week-long spring break.
• Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month).
• On-going professional development opportunities including weekly coaching sessions and five in-person PD days during the year.