Community Engagement Specialist (Bilingual)

Join the team at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and on 60 Minutes for its revolutionary teacher salaries and its outstanding results. TEP aims to achieve educational equity for students from historically underserved communities by utilizing world-class teachers. At TEP, we prioritize not only the growth of our students but also the professional development of our staff, creating a dynamic environment where operational excellence meets educational equity.

About the Role

As a Community Engagement Specialist at TEP, you will be a key player in fostering strong relationships between our school and the wider community.

You will be responsible for overseeing a wide range of community engagement strategies to support our educational mission. The role of Community Engagement Specialist requires a deep commitment to connecting with the community, building partnerships, community outreach, and fostering a positive environment for both staff and students. We're seeking an equity-driven individual who shares our vision of providing outstanding educational experiences to underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Community Engagement + Student Recruitment
  • Community Engagement and Outreach: Develop and implement comprehensive community outreach strategies to connect with local families, community organizations, community partners, and stakeholders.
  • Community Events: Attend and table at local community events (i.e. local fairs, parks, libraries, block parties) to increase community participation with the school.
  • Partnership Development: Establish and nurture partnerships with local businesses, social services, non-profits, and community-based programs (i.e. Pre-K Centers, Headstart programs, Early Childhood Centers, YMCA, WIC programs), building relationships to create mutually beneficial opportunities for student enrichment and community involvement.
  • Student Recruitment: Successfully meet student enrollment targets and goals, ensuring full enrollment for Kindergarten through 8th grade (~120 students per grade). Lead community outreach initiatives to attract prospective students and families through targeted outreach campaigns and events. Represent the school at student recruitment events such as school fairs and open houses, effectively communicating our educational programs and values.
  • Student Enrollment: Develop expertise in the student enrollment process in the school, and support families through the process.
• School Event Planning and Management: Plan, manage, and execute a range of school-led and community-led events (such as ceremonies, concerts, family events, and special events), designed to foster engagement and promote positive relationships.
• Operations Team Member: Serve as an on-site member of the school’s operations team, collaborating on a range of operational projects that vary in scope, in addition to having a presence in the school throughout the school day and during school-led family engagement events.

About You (Qualifications)

• Language Proficiency: Complete fluency in Spanish required, and exhibits strong communication skills and writing ability across English and Spanish.
• Experience in Community Engagement Work: Brings a minimum of 3+ years of impactful experience in community-based roles.
• Project Management Skills: Strong project management experience; displays the ability to manage strategic operations.
• Operational Excellence: Energized by the prospect of both working independently and collaboratively, while adhering to sensitive timelines and modeling excellent organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, G-Suite, methodologies, and best practices.
• Passion for Equity and Inclusion: Exhibits a genuine passion for building diverse, equitable, and inclusive School Operations teams, aligning with TEP's commitment to fostering educational equity across all departments.
• Strategic Vision and Operational Agility: Creative, proactive, and solutions-oriented, showcasing enthusiasm for big-picture school operations strategy and innovation while demonstrating the ability to adeptly navigate day-to-day needs.
• Commitment to TEP's Vision: Deeply committed to TEP's organizational vision and revolutionary approach to attracting educational talent to underserved communities, aligning personal values with TEP's mission.

Why TEP (Benefits)

At TEP, growth isn't just for our students—continued growth is also a central priority for our staff members. That's why we're redefining the employee experience, offering a rewarding career that includes benefits that match TEP’s high expectations.

• Compensation: Competitive annual salary in the range of $70,000 to $75,000, based on the individual’s experience level
• Unmatched Talent: Be surrounded by a collaborative community of experienced, passionate professionals who care about educational equity
• Time Off: 6 weeks of vacation plus 11 federal holidays and additional non-federal holidays according to each school calendar; 5 sick days and 3 personal days
• Guidance and Mentorship: The Community Engagement Specialist reports directly to TEP's Director of School Operations 
• Employee Wellness: We value your well-being through our Staff Food Program, Staff Retreats, and Wellness Programming
• Healthcare: Comprehensive benefits package that includes world-class medical health insurance, dental, vision, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental leave and dependent care account so you can care for your loved ones
• 403b Retirement Plan: We care about your ability to save for your future
• Learning & Development: A culture that provides and encourages professional growth and development, including professional development and tuition/continuous learning reimbursements

Note that as this role requires a strong on-site presence, TEP's Community Engagement Specialist is a fully in-person position at one of TEP's campuses in Washington Heights/Inwood.

Next Steps: TEP is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. If you submit both a cover letter and resume, you will receive a response from us as to whether or not you will be invited to the next stage of the process for the Community Engagement Specialist role.