Family Recruiter

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

Are you a people person who loves connecting with the community and helping families find incredible opportunities for their children? If so, this role is tailor-made for you!

As a Rocketship Family Recruiter, your mission will be to share the exciting opportunities available for elementary-aged students at Rocketship Public Schools in Tennessee, serving Northeast Nashville, South Nashville, Antioch, and soon, the La Vergne/Smyrna area. You’ll be the enthusiastic voice and face of Rocketship, inspiring families with the possibilities our schools offer.

This role is perfect for an outgoing, charismatic extrovert who thrives on meaningful conversations and isn’t afraid to spark excitement. You’ll engage with prospective families, support them through the enrollment process, and ensure a seamless handoff to our Office Manager team—setting students up for success on their very first day.

Bonus points if you’re multilingual (Spanish, Arabic, or Somali), as it’s a fantastic asset in our diverse and vibrant communities—but it’s not a requirement.

If you’re passionate about bridging the achievement gap and love making a difference in the lives of families, join us as we build strong school communities and robust waitlists for the future of Rocketship Public Schools.

• Canvassing within recruitment areas specified by the recruitment plan you are helping to execute
• Canvassing includes but is not limited to knocking on doors, making contact with local community groups and businesses, and handing out pamphlets to prospective families at events/high traffic locations
• Support in data entry
• Support with phone calls to new and prospective families
• Event planning and marketing of informational meetings for prospective families
• Tracking recruitment work in target area to ensure all potential families are contacted
• Supporting new and existing schools in enrollment
• Providing feedback to inform continued refinement of recruitment plans

• Reliable, consistent transportation around the greater Nashville area
• A passion for Rocketship's mission to eliminate the achievement gap and a belief that all students can achieve academic success
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Strong PC-based computer skills, and ability to learn new computer programs quickly
• Ability to work in a team as well as follow through independently to complete tasks as required
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality where required and discretion when involved in sensitive conversations
• High tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and to prioritize work on multiple projects
• Multilingual - Spanish, Arabic, Swahili a plus

• Flexible hours--afternoons required, 4:30-6:30pm
• Weekends required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Compensation:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools’ employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy.  For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.