Student Recruitment Ambassador

KIPP•Columbus, OH

About The Position

KIPP Columbus seeks enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and mission-driven individuals for the role of KIPP Student Recruitment Ambassador. This part-time position, requiring 25 hours per week, offers an opportunity for professional development and contributes to expanding the school's community. Ambassadors will receive leadership training to support student recruitment and outreach activities, fostering connections with new families. The role involves working both individually and as part of a team with School Operations to engage the community, increase awareness of KIPP Columbus, and achieve student recruitment goals. This is a temporary, flexible, part-time hourly position that may require some evening, weekend, and/or holiday work.

Requirements

Current, past, or future parent of a KIPP student preferred
Outreach and communication experience is preferred
Experience working as part of a team in a professional setting
100% aligned with the mission and values of KIPP Columbus
Credible amongst peers and a connector mindset.
Excited to learn and grow
Results oriented
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect authentically with a wide range of families and community members.
Comfortable initiating conversations with new people and representing an organization in public settings.
Warm, welcoming, and engaging communication style.
Ability to represent KIPP Columbus professionally and enthusiastically at community and recruitment events.
Required to submit a background check to KIPP Columbus prior to the start of employment.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in and represent KIPP Columbus at external events (fairs, open houses, community events) to engage families, answer inquiries, share information about programs, and encourage applications.
Research and identify opportunities to attend community events that align with recruitment priorities and connect with prospective families.
Identify and plan for events to increase KIPP Columbus's visibility and connect with prospective families.
Strengthen KIPP Columbus's presence in the community by sharing its mission, schools, programs, and opportunities.
Support the organization and hosting of events for prospective families, community organizations, and leaders.
Actively participate in internal family events, serving as a point of contact, addressing concerns, and encouraging families to promote KIPP Columbus's programs.
Collaborate with Regional and School Ops leaders to prepare and implement outreach activities (flyering, canvassing, tabling).
Participate in and help lead recruitment activities, including community events, tabling, flyering, canvassing, school tours, information sessions, and other outreach efforts.
Hold 1:1 conversations with current and prospective families to answer questions, share information, build interest, and guide them toward applying.
Serve as a welcoming and knowledgeable point of contact for prospective families throughout the recruitment process.
Help generate applications through community events, recruitment activities, and direct outreach.
Track and communicate family interest and recruitment activity to support timely follow-up and lead management.
Follow up with families who express interest at community events, recruitment events, or through other outreach efforts.
Support the conversion of prospective family interest into completed applications by answering questions, addressing barriers, and connecting families to appropriate KIPP Columbus team members.
Maintain accurate and timely information about family interactions and follow-up needs.