Canvasser

The role

The Canvasser executes student recruitment tactics and community outreach to fill seats for twelve schools in New York City. You will drive inquiries and applications by tabling at community events and developing canvassing plans.

What you will do

• Drive inquiries and applications by tabling at community events, organizations, schools, and other frequented locations.
• Create and execute a canvassing plan and schedule targeting specific areas and organizations.
• Leverage existing relationships and develop new ones within the community to engage families.
• Assist the enrollment team with school fairs and Open House events.
• Enter inquiries and applications into tracking systems and databases.
• Complete other enrollment and marketing-related tasks as designated.

Required qualifications

• Unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission of college success and authentic civic engagement.
• Ability to adapt communication style to fit the needs of the audience.
• At least 2 years of canvassing experience in any capacity OR at least 1 year of experience working in any capacity in a New York City Charter School OR extensive knowledge of the Democracy Prep's work

Nice to have

• Experience in community organizing, marketing, and charter school student recruiting
• Spanish speaking
• Extensive relationships within the community, including CBOs and a wide network of community organizations
• Proven ability to develop and implement canvassing strategies aligned with organizational goals
• In depth knowledge of admissions processes and best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Democracy Prep alumni, parents, guardians, or others connecting directly with our community

Benefits

• Training will be provided as needed

About the company

Democracy Prep Public Schools aims to educate responsible citizen scholars for success in a college of their choice and a life of active citizenship. The mission is supported by parent choice across twelve schools in New York City.