What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enrollment and Outreach Specialist position at Options For Youth Public Charter Schools?
Are you seeking an opportunity to impact students’ lives positively? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Options For Youth (OFY) is the place for you! OFY is looking for individuals who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivated, and inspiring.
Who We Are:
Options for Youth (OFY) is a network of free, non-profit public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFY saw the potential that struggling students couldn’t see in themselves. For over 35 years, OFY has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFY believes in fostering the student’s vision; inspiring students inspires us. We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to the development of a young person’s social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, then you are the educator that we’re looking for.
We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone passionate about education and excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.ofy.org.
Pay Range:
$30.86 - $37.71 - Hourly – Depending on Experience
Job is:
Schedule
35 hours per week
Our Ideal Candidate Will:
- Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage underserved populations and foster trust within the community.
- Represent the school at community events, fairs, and public gatherings to promote its programs.
- Build partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and other schools to generate leads and inquiries for enrollment.
- Host information sessions to inform prospective students and families about the school’s offerings.
- Monitor the effectiveness of outreach efforts and adjust strategies as needed to maximize impact.
- Maintain knowledge of the school’s mission and programs, effectively communicating their value to the community.
- Travel to attend and participate in recruitment events, maintaining flexibility for evening and weekend commitments.
- Collaborate with school leadership to identify barriers to enrollment and recommend solutions.
- Stay informed about trends and changes in education and recruitment strategies.
- Other duties as assigned.
You’ll Need The Following Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in community outreach, marketing, or related field
- BA/BS Degree preferred
- Bilingual - Spanish preferred
- Public speaking and presentation skills to represent the school at events
Company Benefits and Perks:
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff, including accrued wellness hours, holiday pay, medical, vision, and dental coverage, incentives, and an employer-matched retirement plan.
- Staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, China, Cuba, and Ireland, as well as in-country trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and a farm in Northern California.
- We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make our school and our students successful.
Salary : $31 - $38
