Canvasser

Democracy Prep Public Schools•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of our schools is to educate responsible citizen scholars for success in a college of their choice and a life of active citizenship. Core to achieving this mission is the aspect of parent choice. Our Canvasser executes the student recruitment tactics and community outreach work needed to fill seats for the twelve schools in the Democracy Prep Public Schools in New York City. With a strong understanding of the communities where Democracy Prep operates, the Canvasser implements efforts to find families to inquire about and in most cases apply to our schools.

Requirements

Unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission of college success and authentic civic engagement for our scholars.
Subject-matter expertise to engage with prospective parents and scholars.
Ability to partner with teams, schools, and others to maximize new student enrollment.
Adapt communication style to fit the needs of the audience, building a sense of shared purpose and progress.
Deep understanding of how the DPPS mission supports and integrates into the communities we serve.
Maturity, humility, a strong work ethic, and a sense of humor.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in community organizing, marketing, and charter school student recruiting is preferred.
Spanish speaking candidates are highly preferred.
Extensive relationships within the community, including CBOs and a wide network of community organizations.
Proven ability to develop and implement canvassing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
In-depth knowledge of admissions processes and best practices.
At least 2 years of canvassing experience in any capacity OR at least 1 year of experience working in any capacity in a New York City Charter School OR extensive knowledge of the Democracy Prep's work; Democracy Prep alumni, parents, guardians, or others connecting directly with our community are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Drive inquiries and applications by tabling at community events, organizations, schools, and other frequented locations.
Create and execute a canvassing plan and schedule targeting specific areas and organizations for student recruitment.
Leverage existing relationships and develop new ones within the community to engage families about enrollment opportunities at DPNY schools.
Assist the enrollment team with ongoing activities and events such as school fairs and Open House events.
Enter inquiries and applications into our tracking systems and databases.
Complete other enrollment and marketing-related tasks as designated by the Senior Director of Enrollment and Family Engagement and the Director of Enrollment.