Student Recruitment Assistant

Environmental Charter Schools•Redondo Beach, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Charter Schools (ECS) is seeking a dynamic, people-centered Student Recruitment Assistant to serve as a bridge between ECS and the communities it recruits from and serves. This is a year-round role focused on student recruitment, family engagement, and community outreach, with the heaviest activity during enrollment season. It's a strong fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment and enjoys connecting with community members. The Student Recruitment Assistant is the face of ECS for prospective students, families, and community partners, working closely with site leaders, office managers, and counselors to bring new families to our schools. Success in this role looks like enthusiasm, authenticity, and a real connection to what makes an ECS education different. ECS alumni are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Demonstrated passion for ECS’s mission and the communities we serve.
Ability to share compelling stories about the ECS student, family, staff, and alumni experience in a way that is authentic, accurate, and mission-aligned.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable speaking publicly and engaging diverse audiences.
Experience with or enthusiasm for social media content creation and digital outreach.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track details across systems.
Proficiency in Google Suite; familiarity with CRM or enrollment tracking systems a plus.
Ability to work evenings and weekends during peak recruitment seasons.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling student, family, staff, candidate, and alumni information.
Valid CA driver’s license and ability to travel to all ECS sites and community locations.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators.
Commitment to the success of all students and the ECS mission, vision, and values.

Nice To Haves

ECS alumnus/a strongly preferred.
Bilingual Spanish (spoken and written) preferred.
Prior experience in community outreach, customer service, event coordination, or a related field a plus.

Responsibilities

Support and staff enrollment events including open houses, school tours, information sessions, and community fairs.
Engage prospective students and families in person, by phone, and digitally to communicate the value and mission of ECS.
Conduct community outreach activities including canvassing, tabling, and neighborhood events.
Develop and execute social media campaigns to drive awareness and interest in ECS enrollment.
Communicate regularly with prospective families to nurture leads and support the application and enrollment process.
Coordinate with site-based teams, including office managers, counselors, and school leaders, to plan and execute high-quality recruitment activities.
Maintain accurate records of outreach contacts, event attendance, and lead follow-up in tracking systems.
Represent ECS with warmth, professionalism, and deep knowledge of the school’s programs and culture.
Maintain outreach calendars and coordinate scheduling across teams.
Contribute to the development of recruitment materials, talking points, and scripts for tours and outreach.
Participate in ECS network-wide events and activities as needed.
Model a personal code of ethics aligned with ECS mission and values.
Perform other duties as assigned.