What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enrollment 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.
Job is:
Under the supervision of the Principal, the Enrollment Outreach Specialist focuses on increasing the school’s visibility and enrollment through external community engagement, marketing, and event participation. This role is responsible for developing relationships with community partners, hosting events, and executing outreach strategies that align with the school’s mission.
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*
- 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.
Knowledge, Skill and abilities Preferred:
- Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building with community partners.
- Public speaking and presentation skills to represent the school at events.
- Organizational and time management skills to coordinate multiple outreach efforts.
- High energy, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in community outreach, marketing, or related fields.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, databases, and Google Suite.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Hourly Range:
$30.86 - $37.71 Depending on Experience
Location:
This position will support the entire OFY-D Charter, with the home center assigned based on the candidate's place of residence.
- The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Salary : $31 - $38
