Seasonal Outreach Associate - CT

Achievement First • Connecticut, CT

280d • $35

About The Position

Achievement First seeks a Seasonal Outreach Associate (SOA) who will support AF's community engagement and student recruitment efforts in Connecticut. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is passionate about providing access to great education for every child. Reporting to the Senior Community Outreach Associate, the SOA will play an active role in conducting on the ground outreach to prospective families in Bridgeport, New Haven, and Hartford CT.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Strong work ethic and 'roll-up-my-sleeves' attitude
• Results-oriented individual and willing to do 'whatever it takes'
• Experience with CRM tools/platforms
• Demonstrated commitment to education, low income communities, and communities of color; prior knowledge of Brooklyn and/or Queens communities a plus
• Candidates with reliable transportation strongly encouraged to apply

Nice To Haves

• Spanish, French, Bengali, and Haitian Creole speakers strongly encouraged to apply
• Previous work experience in canvassing, campaign experience, and community organizing, strongly preferred
• Experience working with families a plus

Responsibilities

• Speak confidently and passionately about AF schools within a specific market and the distinct characteristics about each school
• Approach and talk to people in high traffic areas or at events
• Set up tablings at community based organizations and community events and proactively engage with prospective families
• Support families in filling out an application
• Distribute AF marketing materials strategically in high visibility areas
• Meet lead and application goals set out by the student recruitment team

Benefits

• Part time for 10-20 hours a week
• Compensation at $35/hour
• Access to a cell phone, computer, and reliable internet

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees