Seasonal Outreach Associate - CT
About the role
The Seasonal Outreach Associate (SOA) will support AF’s community engagement and student recruitment efforts in Connecticut. This is a great opportunity for an individual passionate about providing access to great education for every child.
Responsibilities
- Speak confidently and passionately about AF schools within a specific market and the distinct characteristics about each school
- Approach and talk to people in high traffic areas or at events
- Set up tablings at community based organizations and community events and proactively engage with prospective families
- Support families in filling out an application
- Distribute AF marketing materials strategically in high visibility areas
- Meet lead and application goals set out by the student recruitment team
Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethic and “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude
- Results-oriented individual and willing to do “whatever it takes”
- Experience with CRM tools/platforms
- Demonstrated commitment to education, low income communities, and communities of color; prior knowledge of Brooklyn and/or Queens communities a plus; Spanish, French, Bengali, and Haitian Creole speakers strongly encouraged to apply
- Candidates with reliable transportation strongly encouraged to apply
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethic and “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude
- Results-oriented individual and willing to do “whatever it takes”
- Experience with CRM tools/platforms
- Demonstrated commitment to education, low income communities, and communities of color; prior knowledge of Brooklyn and/or Queens communities a plus; Spanish, French, Bengali, and Haitian Creole speakers strongly encouraged to apply
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work after-hours and on weekends
- Ability to work outdoors
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods
- Ability to work in, but not limited to Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport
Pay
This position will be part time for 10-20 hours a week, at $35/hour. The estimated time period of employment is ASAP through June 30, 2025.
Schedule
Seasonal Outreach Associates must have access to a cell phone, computer, and reliable internet in order to perform the job functions.
Benefits
Not specified
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent work experience)
- Previous work experience in canvassing, campaign experience, and community organizing, strongly preferred
- Experience working with families a plus
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethic and “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude
- Results-oriented individual and willing to do “whatever it takes”
- Experience with CRM tools/platforms
- Demonstrated commitment to education, low income communities, and communities of color; prior knowledge of Brooklyn and/or Queens communities a plus; Spanish, French, Bengali, and Haitian Creole speakers strongly encouraged to apply
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
This position will be part time for 10-20 hours a week, at $35/hour. The estimated time period of employment is ASAP through June 30, 2025.
Schedule
Seasonal Outreach Associates must have access to a cell phone, computer, and reliable internet in order to perform the job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Not specified
Application Instructions
Not specified