Family Recruiter (Temporary)

Company: Rocketshipschools
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.Position SummaryRocketship DC is hiring for the part-time Family Recruiter contractor. The primary purpose of the Family Recruiter contractor is to support Rocketship schools in Washington DC, fill open spots, and build robust waitlists for prospective students. This position will require you to work closely with the school's Office Manager, Enrollment Manager, and Principal to execute recruitment plans and meet goals set by the team.The ability to engage families in dialogue about Rocketship and a passion for our mission to eliminate the achievement gap is a must. Family recruiters are our faces and voice to new families and will be expected to execute their responsibilities with professionalism and a high degree of customer service.Requirements:Canvassing & Community Engagement

• Ability to conduct outreach within specified recruitment areas outlined in the recruitment plan.
• This includes, but is not limited to:
• Knocking on doors and engaging with families
• Establishing connections with local community groups, businesses, and faith-based organizations
• Distributing informational materials at community events and high-traffic locationsProspective Family Outreach
  • Must be able to conduct phone calls to prospective families, providing information about enrollment opportunities and answering questions regarding Rocketship Public Schools.School Tours & Enrollment Assistance:
    • Ability to give engaging and informative school tours to prospective families
    • Assist families with completing the MySchoolDC (MSDC) application and guide parents through the enrollment processData Entry
      • Experience in accurately entering, tracking, and managing prospective family data in a customer relationship management (CRM) system to support ongoing recruitment efforts.Feedback & Strategy Refinement
        • Ability to provide on-the-ground insights and feedback to help refine and improve recruitment strategies based on community interactions and outreach effectiveness.Availability & Mobility
          • Must be available to work flexible hours between 9am-4pm and be able to travel within the designated recruitment areas as needed.
          • May include some weekendsQualifications
            • A passion for Rocketship's mission to eliminate the achievement gap and a belief that all students can achieve academic success.
            • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
            • Strong PC-based computer skills, and ability to learn new computer programs quickly
            • Ability to work in a team as well as follow-through independently to complete tasks as required
            • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality where required and discretion when involved in sensitive conversations
            • High tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and prioritize work on multiple projects
            • Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful
            • Must have local residency and access to vehicle for reliable transportation.Work Location
              • The role will require you to work from different locations depending on your target recruitment area$22 - $22 an hourThis is a 1099 independent contractor position.Part-time role ranging between 15-25 hours per week at $22 per hour.As a 1099 contractor, the individual is responsible for their own taxes, benefits, and work-related expenses.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.Compensation:Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.
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