Director of Community Engagement
1 week ago
KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.
We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world.In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.
Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose.
KIPP NYC currently serves more than 11,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (11% of whom are alumni), and continues to grow.
The Director of Community Engagement will be an essential member of the regional External Affairs team.The Director will work with our families and communities to identify the best strategies to recruit new KIPP NYC students and strengthen family engagement across KIPP NYC.
As such, the Director will manage the Ambassador Program team, composed of families and alumni -who are best positioned to demonstrate KIPP NYC as the number one school choice for our families.
The Director will also be responsible for executing the vision for impactful family and community engagement in our schools and with our regional teams.
The position will include significant time interacting with school staff, parents, KIPP NYC leadership, and external partners in order to ensure positive and productive relationships between KIPP NYC and local elected officials, Community Education Councils, Community Boards, and local community partners through active and engaged parents.
The Director of Community Engagement will report to the Chief External Affairs Officer.This position may include after-hours commitments such as attending school-based events, hosting info sessions, attending community board meetings, calling families, that require in-person support during critical times of the year.
Lead and strategically manage the Family Ambassadors program to drive KIPP NYC student application goals.
Partner closely with the KIPP NYC Student Recruitment & Enrollment (SRE) team to design and implement innovative family and student recruitment and outreach strategies.
Utilize family feedback data from Possip to drive cross-functional initiatives and improve family engagement practices.
Direct Parent Engagement:Ensure team coverage at school-based family meetings to directly engage with parents, solicit feedback, and provide critical updates on student application goals, upcoming events, and collaborative opportunities.
Manage and analyze civic engagement data through Murmuration.
Serve as the regional liaison to the KIPP NY Alumni Association, fostering strong relationships and collaboration to enhance alumni engagement and support and partner with the KIPP Forward team as they launch the KIPP NYC partnership with LEE.
Travel and Advocacy:
Engage in local travel to KIPP NYC schools and evening community events.
Bachelor's degree required, with 5-8 years of experience in family engagement, civic engagement, community organizing, or program management.
Executed successful community engagements campaigns that drove influence in public relations and advocacy efforts.
Strong relationship building skills, particularly with families and business referrals.
Fluency or proficiency in Spanish highly preferred, written and verbal communication.
Strong organizational skills and ability to keep track of deadlines and communications using shared platforms, including Asana, Google Drive, CRM database tools.
Experience managing programs with direct reports and multiple stakeholders across various sites.
Creative, analytical thinker with meticulous attention to detail, able to quickly implement thoughtful solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role, NYS initial or professional certification, and longevity within the KIPP network.
Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
Generous Time-Off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.
This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools.
If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC.
BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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