Community Associate, Healthcare

Our client, a charter school in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a Community Associate to lead community-based outreach efforts to build strong relationships, increase school visibility, and support the achievement of annual student application goals. This role is highly field-based, requiring approximately 80% of time in the community and 20% in the office for administrative work and team collaboration.

• Typical Schedule Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (M-W Onsite, Th-F Remote). Flexibility to work events outside of normal hours and on weekend.
• On Event Days, hours are typically 10:00am-6:00pm
• Pay Rate $20-21/hour
• Contracted position to cover maternity leave until January 2027

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with daycare centers, community-based organizations, and local partners
• Represent Ascend at community events, fairs, and information sessions to promote school offerings
• Identify new partnership opportunities to expand outreach and deepen community presence
• Track, analyze, and interpret recruitment and outreach data to inform strategy and improve outcomes
• Develop and execute strategic outreach plans to drive student recruitment and enrollment
• Collaborate with internal teams to align messaging, outreach efforts, and enrollment goals
• Support the achievement of annual application and enrollment targets
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, partnerships, and engagement metrics

• Bilingual preferred - Spanish or Creole/Haitian
• 2-3 years of professional experience, preferably in student recruitment, enrollment, or community engagement within charter schools
• Strong knowledge of the New York City education landscape
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse community stakeholders
• Experience using data to inform strategy and decision-making
• Highly self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to spend the majority of time working in the field