Early Childhood Recruitment & Cultivation Manager

KIPP DC • Washington, DC

26d • $86,280 - $93,782 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Early Childhood Recruitment & Cultivation Manager is part of KIPP DC’s School Support & Service team and is responsible for finding, cultivating, and gathering applications from new families for six early childhood schools across the District of Columbia. The role collaborates closely with early childhood principals and teams, community partners, and headquarters teams to conduct strategic outreach and increase applications and enrollment in PreK3, PreK4, and kindergarten. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, and committed to enrollment growth in early childhood programs.

This exempt headquarters position reports to the Director of Student Recruitment. It regularly provides on-site support to school teams, partners with headquarters teams, and works across multiple locations. The role is required to be onsite four days per week, with occasional flexibility of up to 20% remote work. The anticipated start is immediate. The position is full-time, with flexibility to work outside normal business hours or weekends as necessary.

The anticipated starting salary range is $86,280–$93,782. KIPP DC offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; voluntary benefits; employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance; a One Medical membership; and a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match, vesting after three years.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least three years of experience in teaching, student advising, education leadership, or student recruitment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to advancing KIPP DC’s anti-racist ambition through work with staff, students, alumni, and families.
• Passion for education reform and commitment to KIPP DC’s mission.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand frequently.
• Ability to travel, including across KIPP DC schools.
• Ability to work for prolonged periods in a sedentary position.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours or weekends as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting student recruitment through targeted outreach and engagement.
• Experience providing support and guidance to preschool families.
• Experience in a customer-service-oriented role.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and drive change in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with My School DC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Experience with applicant tracking databases or student information systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic outreach to attract new families to KIPP DC’s early childhood schools.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to increase applications and enrollment in PreK3, PreK4, and kindergarten.
• Cultivate relationships with community partners and stakeholders to expand recruitment efforts.
• Plan and execute events and initiatives that showcase KIPP DC’s early childhood programs.
• Collaborate with early childhood principals and teams to identify target recruitment areas and populations.
• Develop marketing materials and campaigns promoting KIPP DC’s early childhood programs.
• Use communication channels, including social media and newsletters, to reach prospective families.
• Train and support staff in communicating the value proposition of KIPP DC’s early childhood schools.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to maintain consistent messaging and branding.
• Guide families through the application process and provide support as needed.
• Manage enrollment events and activities, including designing and coordinating welcoming experiences that build a sense of community for new families.
• Partner with the compliance team to ensure enrollment data is accurate and timely.
• Track recruitment metrics, assess strategy effectiveness, and adjust approaches based on data.
• Use HubSpot CRM to manage targeted outreach to families throughout the enrollment journey.
• Maintain accurate records of recruitment activities and enrollment data.
• Collaborate with the student recruitment team to share best practices and strategies.
• Participate in KIPP DC headquarters activities and contribute to organizational goals.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• One Medical membership
• 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match, vesting after three years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level