Employment: Outreach Coordinator

LAYC YouthBuild Public Charter School
Job Description
Outreach Coordinator
Temporary Position

Reports to: Principal
Reporting requirements: 8:00am – 4:00pm initially hours may change throughout the summer.
40 hours per week, some of which may be evening and weekend hours.

Duties include:

• Assist with recruitment of new students for the 08-09 school year
• Increase Local Applicant Pool for the 08-09 school year - contacts schools, churches, community centers and other local organizations to disseminate information about the school
• Develop and implement a marketing strategy (including events, public relations and materials) to raise the visibility of the school.
• Provide weekly statistical recruitment reports to the Principal and Executive Director
• Conducts outreach to at-risk street youth and have them complete an application
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and take an active role
• Follows up with applicants to ensure they complete the application process
• Organizes and conducts presentations at schools, churches and community centers;
• Reports on time unless a legitimate reason is provided;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: At least 2 years of college and relevant experience. Fluency in Spanish required. Ability to establish rapport and relate sensitively to a multiracial and multicultural group of young people. Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development and education in a high quality, respectful environment.

To apply send resume and cover letter to:
Andrea Hinson, Principal
LAYC YouthBuild PCS
3014 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
Fax (202) 518-0618
Andrea@layc-dc.org