Seasonal Outreach Associate - NY

About the role

The Seasonal Outreach Associate (SOA) will support Achievement First's community engagement and student recruitment efforts in Brooklyn/Queens, New York.

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
• Met lead and application goals set out by the student recruitment team

Skills and Characteristics

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• 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

Education and Experience

• 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

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, Brownsville, Bushwick, East New York, Crown Heights, Prospect Lefferts Garden, Flatbush Downtown Brooklyn, Jamaica, and St. Albans.

Compensation

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.

Benefits

Seasonal Outreach Associates must have access to a cell phone, computer, and reliable internet in order to perform the job functions.

Pay

$35/hour

Schedule

Part time for 10-20 hours a week

Qualifications

Ability to work after-hours and on weekends

Requirements

Ability to work outdoors

Requirements

Ability to walk and stand for long periods

Requirements

Ability to work in, but not limited to, Brownsville, Bushwick, East New York, Crown Heights, Prospect Lefferts Garden, Flatbush Downtown Brooklyn, Jamaica, and St. Albans.