Bilingual Community Engagement and Recruitment Manager

Position: Bilingual Community Engagement and Recruitment Manager (2026-2027 School Year)
## Bilingual Community Engagement and Recruitment Manager  School Year)
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Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R6436
** POSITION:
** Bilingual Community Engagement and Recruitment Manager (CERM)  
** GRADE LEVEL:
** High school position  
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* LOCATION:

** Cole High School  
** SALARY**: $47,200–$63,200 based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. A relocation stipend is available for those moving from 75+ miles away.  
** STATUS**: 0.8 FTE, part-time, year-round, in-person, exempt, benefits-eligible  
** START:
** Training begins late July. View the calendar here.
** THE ROLE
** At DSST, we believe schools thrive when they are deeply connected to their communities. The Community Engagement & Recruitment Manager (CERM) leads this work on campus—serving both the middle and high school—to drive student recruitment, foster authentic family and community partnerships, and support grassroots advocacy.

The CERM is a highly independent, bilingual (Spanish preferred) strategic partner to the School Director and a key relationship-builder both internally and externally. This role requires someone who can own complex systems, influence others without authority, and lead with a strong service orientation.

You’ll work closely with school leaders, Home Office teams, and families to drive outcomes across recruitment, enrollment, family engagement, and community advocacy.
** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
** Recruitment & Enrollment
* Manage campus recruitment and enrollment strategy to meet yearly community demand goals.
* Use data to track leads, forecast trends, and adjust plans to meet targets.
* Organize school tours, open houses, and engagement events for prospective families.
* Train and mobilize staff to support high-impact recruitment activities.

Community & Family Engagement
* Develop a school-wide vision for authentic, two-way family partnerships.
* Lead communication strategies using tools like Bloomz, social media, and websites.
* Plan and execute events that deepen community ties and support family belonging.
* Build relationships with local organizations, businesses, and leaders to connect the school to its broader community.

Advocacy & Civic Engagement
* Support grassroots advocacy and parent leadership aligned to local education priorities.
* Organize civic engagement opportunities such as voter registration, candidate forums, and elected official visits.
* Represent DSST at local events and help build coalitions to amplify community voice.

Data & Systems Leadership
* Track, analyze, and act on engagement and recruitment data using tools like Hub Spot, Quickbase, Polaris, and Excel.
* Present updates and insights to school and Home Office stakeholders.
* Develop tools, templates, and processes to ensure scalable, high-quality execution across all areas of work.

Undertake additional duties as needed, such as running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc. Explore more potential duties here.
** REQUIREMENTS
* ** Experienced: 3+ years of professional experience in program management, recruiting, sales, or community engagement (education/nonprofit experience preferred).
* Bilingual

Required:

Spanish proficiency
* Preferred:
Prior experience in education, higher ed recruiting, or social services.
** WHO YOU ARE:
*** Strategic & Self-Directed:
You drive outcomes with little direction, communicate upward effectively, and hold others accountable toward shared goals.
* Relational & Culturally Responsive:
You build deep relationships across lines of difference and create inclusive spaces for all voices.
* Technically Proficient:
You know or can learn systems like Hub Spot, School Mint, Excel, and Reach Well.
* Flexible & Community-Oriented:
You’re available for events outside of regular hours and can travel between sites with reliable transportation.
** Who We Are
** At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to
** achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school.
** Just as important is
* how* we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together.

We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more…