Student Recruitment Coordinator

Flourish is an innovative network of middle schools. Our mission is to make learning joyful for students. We aim to unlock every student’s innate curiosity while giving them the skills, which we call “superpowers,” to succeed in middle school, high school, college and beyond. Flourish schools are designed around children, not numbers. What makes Flourish different:

Small school: every teacher knows every student well

Experiential learning: real-world projects enable students to master basic and superpower skills, expand their knowledge and approach problem-solving with enthusiasm.

Inspiring and caring teachers who motivate and support students in their learning journeys

AI-powered coaches that help students strengthen basic skills like reading, writing and math, and providing nudges and hints to help them excel

The Student Recruitment Coordinator will lead enrollment efforts for Flourish Schools in Nashville, Tennessee, and surrounding areas. This position requires someone who can build authentic relationships with families, navigate Tennessee's ESA voucher system, and execute grassroots community engagement strategies. The role demands someone comfortable working independently in the field, engaging families at elementary schools, community centers, churches, and family activity locations throughout the Madison and East Nashville areas.

Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment campaigns targeting families with children entering grades 5-8

Establish partnerships with community organizations, churches, and family centers in Madison, Goodlettsville, and East Nashville

Help families navigate the ESA application process, ensuring they understand funding timelines and requirements for the December 1 deadline

Build relationships with administrators and staff at charter schools including Rocketship, Valor, and other local schools

Organize and lead school tours for prospective families

Track all family interactions and conversion metrics

Coordinate with leadership to adjust strategies based on enrollment data

Maintain detailed records of all recruitment activities, family contacts, and enrollment pipeline status

Ensure follow-up with interested families within 24 hours of initial contact

Conduct outreach at elementary schools during drop-off and pick-up times, including MNPS schools

At least two years of experience working in an elementary school setting with demonstrated relationships with parents and families

Proven experience in community outreach, parent engagement, or student recruitment with a track record of meeting measurable targets

Knowledge of Tennessee's education landscape, particularly the ESA voucher program, EFS experience, and school choice options

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to connect authentically with diverse families across economic backgrounds

Strong organizational skills to manage multiple recruitment sites, track hundreds of family contacts, and maintain detailed pipeline reports

Availability for early morning school drop‑off times, evening community events, and weekend activities during peak recruitment seasons (October through January)

Established relationships with families in Madison, Goodlettsville, or East Nashville communities

Experience with micro‑schools, charter schools, or innovative education models

Previous success in sales roles with demonstrated ability to manage CRM systems, maintain pipelines, and consistently drive toward measurable goals

Bilingual capability in Spanish and English for engaging Nashville's diverse population

Familiarity with project-based learning or experiential education approaches

Previous success in enrollment management, particularly in startup or growing schools

Achieve enrollment of 200 students by April 30, 2026

Maintain a conversion rate of at least 10% from initial contact to enrolled student

Conduct outreach at a minimum of 20 locations per week during peak recruitment seasons

Generate at least 100 qualified family leads monthly

Secure 25% of new enrollment through parent referrals by end of first year

Ensure 100% of interested…