Responsibilities

• DSST's vision is that the communities we serve have deep ties to our school where prospective families are aware of DSST as an excellent public school option and current families and communities feel they have an authentic partnership with us.
• The Community Engagement and Recruitment Manager will work at a DSST school campus (includes a middle and high school) to coordinate all efforts to foster true partnerships with our families and communities, in order to better appreciate, value, and support the social, emotional, and wellness needs of our students, build collaborative and authentic regional connections and support the neighborhoods surrounding our schools.
• As we continue to grow and expand our impact at DSST Public Schools, we know that schools need campus-based expertise and support in the planning and execution of true community engagement - which includes student recruitment, family engagement, community relationship building as well as grassroots advocacy.
• The Community Engagement & Recruitment Manager will work across both the middle school and high school at one of our campuses, and will report to the School Director.
• They will collaborate closely with other Community Engagement & Recruitment Managers across the DSST network and have time dedicated each month to training and coaching on the skills needed to lead this work.
• The Community Engagement and Recruitment Manager will work with school leadership teams, Front Office managers, and the Home Office to coordinate and strengthen school-based staff initiatives and data driven-actions to goals across the areas of student recruitment, student onboarding, enrollment, student orientation, family and community engagement, and advocacy.
• You will work closely with the School Director to build capacity and relationships at the campus to engage in this work across a broad base of staff, parents, and students.

Requirements

• - 2-3 years of previous experience with recruitment or sales
• - 2-3 years of previous experience with student recruitment, family engagement, or community engagement
• - 3+ years of professional experience with preferred experience in project management or customer service fields
• - Naturally self-driven and proactive working with little direction to execute responsibilities; while consulting with the School Directors as needed for resource needs, problem resolution, recommendations, and providing project updates.
• - Ability to utilize leadership skills, influencing skills, and demonstrable subject matter expertise to advise School Directors in every step of the effective execution of the school’s recruitment plan.
• - Strong cultural competency skills, including ability to communicate and work effectively and cultivate relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders
• - Ability to attend and/or coordinate attendance at community and civic events that often occur outside of regular working hours
• - Meticulous attention to detail and passion for organized, well-run processes
• - Strong service orientation between network and school teams
• - Capacity to initiate and nurture relationships with prospective and current families, community organizations and district partners

Preferred

• - Proficiency in Spanish

Benefits

• - Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
• - Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
• - Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
• - Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
• - Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.