About Achievement First

Achievement First (AF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 39 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. For more than 25 years, AF has been recognized as one of the top tuition-free public charter school networks in the country. We are committed to creating schools of academic excellence within nurturing environments — schools that prepare students to be college-ready and to pursue and succeed in whatever paths they choose in life.

The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families, many of whom will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Across our network, we employ more than 2,200 staff members — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence and Cranston, RI.

Our mission is to prepare every student to excel in college, career, and life; deepen their understanding of self and community; and lead lives of purpose. We believe in the limitless potential within our students and their power to shape a more just society. That belief drives our deep commitment to student achievement: we aim to set a high bar for learning and create warm, demanding classrooms where rigorous instruction is paired with the care, encouragement, and consistency every student deserves.erve as the next generation of leaders in their communities. At AF, students and staff embark on a shared journey to fulfill their incredible potential.

Your Impact

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Talent Partner responsible for executing the full recruitment cycle. This role involves everything from candidate cultivation to preparing offer letters and supporting leaders with matriculation. The Talent Partner will play a crucial role in ensuring that schools within their assigned portfolio are fully staffed each year. This position requires a collaborative approach, working closely with team leaders and the broader recruitment team.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Full Recruitment Cycle Management

• Source, screen, and cultivate candidates for various roles within schools and across teams.
• Conduct phone interviews and schedule finalist interviews, providing coaching and feedback to candidates.
• Prepare and send offer letters, and manage candidate communications throughout the hiring process.

Collaboration with leaders

• Work closely with leaders to understand staffing needs and develop action plans to meet those needs.
• Support leaders with the matriculation process, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.

Accountability for Staffing

• Ensure that all teams within the assigned portfolio are fully staffed each year by meeting recruitment targets and timelines.
• Regularly check in with team staff to obtain referrals and maintain strong relationships.

Data Management

• Maintain accurate records of all recruitment activities and progress toward hiring goals.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss recruitment strategies, hiring goals, and retention strategies.

Skills You’ll Have

All candidates for this position will support AF core values, lead innovation, and manage projects to ensure our team, like our schools, are setting a high bar in all areas and pursuing it relentlessly. Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a similarly, fast-paced work environment.

Travel may be required to and among our schools and offices at various locations (New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island). 

An ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualification:

• 2+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, preferably within the education sector.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with school staff and candidates.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in data management and tracking recruitment metrics.

In addition, the following characteristics are required to be successful on this team:

• Strong ethics and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality 
• Confident in interacting with and influencing individuals at all levels within the organization 
• Ability to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed 
• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, and a roll-up-my-sleeves attitude 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proactive communication style
• Belief in the Achievement First mission and educational model 

Positions Available:
We are currently hiring for multiple openings:

1. School Recruitment - Connecticut Region
2. School Recruitment - Rhode Island Region

Compensation

Achievement First sets salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on the requisite skills, education, and experience relevant to the role.  The salary for this position is $71,437.68. In order to uphold our commitment to equity, Achievement First does not negotiate pay.  Additionally, Achievement First offers to all regular, full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match, and paid Family Leave.

About Achievement First

Achievement First (AF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 39 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. For more than 25 years, AF has been recognized as one of the top tuition-free public charter school networks in the country. We are committed to creating schools of academic excellence within nurturing environments — schools that prepare students to be college-ready and to pursue and succeed in whatever paths they choose in life.

The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families, many of whom will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Across our network, we employ more than 2,200 staff members — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence and Cranston, RI.

Our mission is to prepare every student to excel in college, career, and life; deepen their understanding of self and community; and lead lives of purpose. We believe in the limitless potential within our students and their power to shape a more just society. That belief drives our deep commitment to student achievement: we aim to set a high bar for learning and create warm, demanding classrooms where rigorous instruction is paired with the care, encouragement, and consistency every student deserves.

We are looking for a strategic and dynamic Marketing Manager to join our Public Affairs team.

Your Impact

The Manager of Marketing & Digital Strategy is a data-driven, results-oriented, and innovative marketer. This role is responsible for envisioning, leading, and executing high-impact campaigns that drive student enrollment, teacher recruitment, and brand awareness across Achievement First communities. As the operational and strategic engine behind our multi-channel efforts, this person oversees digital, print, social media, and event marketing. They manage AF’s digital platforms, channels, and external consultants, lead social media and performance marketing strategy, and partner closely with recruitment teams to deliver campaigns that convert leads into seats and classrooms. A natural collaborator and brand steward, the Manager works with the Manager of Graphic Design to uphold visual excellence and ensure all creative aligns with AF’s brand standards. They also help adapt and share external stories internally when relevant, reinforcing staff pride and alignment with AF’s mission.

Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Brand & Marketing you will be responsible for:

Student & Teacher Recruitment Campaign Strategy, Execution & Performance Marketing

• Design and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns driving student enrollment and teacher recruitment
• Lead audience segmentation, paid media buying (social, search, display), and organic social media strategy
• Build and optimize CRM workflows to nurture prospective students and candidates
• Monitor performance data and adjust campaigns in real time to meet recruitment goals

Digital Platforms & Content Ecosystem Management
 

• Oversee AF’s website, landing pages, annual report creation, and external storytelling channels
• Manage publishing calendars and ensure timely, consistent content aligned to campaign objectives
• Partner with vendors to optimize user experience and increase conversion rates
• Adapt external content and messaging for internal engagement when needed

Brand Stewardship & Creative Collaboration

• Serve as a brand steward, ensuring strong and consistent visual identity across all channels and materials
• Collaborate closely with design partners to maintain high-quality creative execution
• Provide on-brand templates, tools, and training to enable localized school marketing efforts
• Ensure alignment to AF’s brand standards in both digital and print environments

Event & Experiential Marketing Integration

• Lead marketing strategy for in-person and virtual events such as hiring fairs and school tours
• Integrate event promotion into broader campaigns to maximize turnout and engagement
• Coordinate collateral, signage, and communications for a seamless attendee experience
• Support post-event engagement and conversion efforts with internal partners

Vendor & Consultant Oversight

• Manage external partners for media buying, SEO/SEM, web development, and content production
• Ensure high-quality deliverables, alignment to organizational priorities, and strong ROI
• Track performance, guide scope adjustments, and maintain effective partnerships

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus)
• 5+ years of marketing experience with a strong focus on digital strategy, recruitment marketing, and brand execution
• Proven success designing and managing performance marketing campaigns across paid social, search, display, and CRM/email channels
• Experience using marketing analytics tools to evaluate performance and drive conversion improvements
• Skilled in managing digital platforms (websites, landing pages, content ecosystems) with a strong focus on UX and engagement
• Strong writing and storytelling skills that adapt to multiple audiences and goals
• Demonstrated brand stewardship, ensuring consistency in visuals, messaging, and experience
• Experience managing external vendors or creative consultants and holding them accountable to deliverables and ROI
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative, relationship-driven working style
• Highly organized project manager who thrives in fast-paced, data-driven environments
• Commitment to mission-driven work; experience in education or nonprofit organizations is a strong plus

In addition, the following characteristics are required to be successful on this team:

• Strong ethics and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality 
• Confident in interacting with and influencing individuals at all levels within the organizations 
• Ability to thrive in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed 
• Ability to multitask, exceptional detail and follow up skills, and is organized 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proactive communication style
• Belief in the Achievement First mission and educational model 

Travel Expectations 

This is a hybrid role. The expectation is that the person in the role would be able to come into the Network Support office (NYC, CT, or RI) at least 3 days a week. There may be additional travel to regions outside of your own on a monthly basis. 

Compensation

Achievement First sets salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on the requisite skills, education, and experience relevant to the role.  The salary for this position is $99,175. In order to uphold our commitment to equity, Achievement First does not negotiate pay.  Additionally, Achievement First offers to all regular, full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match, and paid Family Leave.

Achievement First’s Network Support partners with schools and regions across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island to build systems, programs, and supports that help our schools thrive. Our work spans strategy, operations, talent, finance, academics, external affairs, communications, and more and it evolves as our network grows and learns.

This page is not an active job opening. Instead, it’s a way to stay connected.

By submitting your resume here, you’re raising your hand to say: I’m interested in Network Support work at Achievement First, and I’d love to be considered for future opportunities.

What This Means

When you submit your resume:

• Our team will review it periodically and tag it based on areas of expertise, experience, and interest

• If a future Network Support role aligns with your background, we may reach out directly

• You’ll be part of our broader talent community as we plan for upcoming roles

Submitting your information does not guarantee outreach or an interview, and we encourage you to apply directly to posted roles that match your interests when they become available.

Who This is For

You might be a good fit for this space if you:

• Are interested in mission-driven work supporting schools, students, and communities

• Bring experience in areas such as operations, talent, finance, academics, data, external affairs, communications, or strategy

• Are curious about contributing to a complex, multi-state nonprofit organization committed to educational equity

We’re Glad Your Here

We’re excited to connect with talented, thoughtful people who are drawn to this work, even if the right role isn’t posted just yet. Thank you for taking the time to share your background and interest with us. We look forward to staying connected.

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

Estimated End Date: June 30, 2025

Team: Student Recruitment & Enrollment 

Location: 

Brooklyn/Queens, NY - All work will take place in but not limited to Brownsville, Bushwick, East New York, Crown Heights, Prospect Lefferts Garden, Flatbush, Downtown Brooklyn, Jamaica, and St. Albans.

About Achievement First

Achievement First (AF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that currently supports 41 public charter schools in New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Consistently rated as one of the top charter school networks in the country for almost 25 years, AF is committed to continuous improvement, programmatic evolution for enhanced student outcomes, and sustainable growth. The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. AF currently employs more than 2,200 staff — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence, RI.

The mission of Achievement First is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America’s children. AF knows that every child—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to great schools. At AF, students realize their potential and develop the skills they need to graduate from high school, succeed in college, thrive in a competitive world, and serve as the next generation of leaders in their communities. At AF, students and staff embark on a shared journey to fulfill their incredible potential.

Summary: 

Achievement First seeks a Seasonal Outreach Associate (SOA) who will support AF’s community engagement and student recruitment efforts in Brooklyn/Queens, New York. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is passionate about providing access to great education for every child.

 Reporting to the Senior Community Outreach Associate, the  SOA will play an active role in conducting on the ground outreach to prospective families in Brooklyn/Queens. 

Responsibilities of the Seasonal Outreach Associate will execute on the ground outreach tactics, including but are not limited to:  

• Speak confidently and passionately about AF schools within a specific market and the distinct characteristics about each school
• Approach and talk to people in high traffic areas or at events 
• Set up tablings at community based organizations and community events and proactively engage with prospective families
• Support families in filling out an application
• Distribute AF marketing materials strategically in high visibility areas
• Meet lead and application goals set out by the student recruitment team

Skills and Characteristics 

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Strong work ethic and “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude 
• Results-oriented individual and willing to do “whatever it takes” 
• Experience with CRM tools/platforms
• Demonstrated commitment to education, low income communities, and communities of color; prior knowledge of Brooklyn and/or Queens communities a plus;
• Spanish, French, Bengali, and Haitian Creole speakers strongly encouraged to apply
• Candidates with reliable transportation strongly encouraged to apply 

Educational Background and Work Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent work experience)
• Previous work experience in canvassing, campaign experience, and community organizing, strongly preferred
• Experience working with families a plus

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work after-hours and on weekends
• Ability to work outdoors
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods
• Ability to work in, but not limited to, Brownsville, Bushwick, East New York, Crown Heights, Prospect Lefferts Garden, Flatbush Downtown Brooklyn, Jamaica, and St. Albans.

Compensation 

This position will be part time for 10-20 hours a week, at $35/hour. The estimated time period of employment is ASAP through June 30, 2025.

Seasonal Outreach Associates must have access to a cell phone, computer, and reliable internet in order to perform the job functions.

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

Estimated End Date: June 30, 2025

Team: Student Recruitment & Enrollment 

Location: 

Connecticut - All work will take place in but not limited to Hartford, Bridgeport, and New Haven

About Achievement First

Achievement First (AF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that currently supports 41 public charter schools in New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Consistently rated as one of the top charter school networks in the country for almost 25 years, AF is committed to continuous improvement, programmatic evolution for enhanced student outcomes, and sustainable growth. The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. AF currently employs more than 2,200 staff — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence, RI.

The mission of Achievement First is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America’s children. AF knows that every child—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to great schools. At AF, students realize their potential and develop the skills they need to graduate from high school, succeed in college, thrive in a competitive world, and serve as the next generation of leaders in their communities. At AF, students and staff embark on a shared journey to fulfill their incredible potential.

Summary: 

Achievement First seeks a Seasonal Outreach Associate (SOA) who will support AF’s community engagement and student recruitment efforts in Connecticut.  This is a great opportunity for an individual who is passionate about providing access to great education for every child.

 Reporting to the Senior Community Outreach Associate, the  SOA will play an active role in conducting on the ground outreach to prospective families in Bridgeport, New Haven, and Hartford CT

Responsibilities of the Seasonal Outreach Associate will execute on the ground outreach tactics, including but are not limited to:  

• Speak confidently and passionately about AF schools within a specific market and the distinct characteristics about each school
• Approach and talk to people in high traffic areas or at events 
• Set up tablings at community based organizations and community events and proactively engage with prospective families
• Support families in filling out an application
• Distribute AF marketing materials strategically in high visibility areas
• Meet lead and application goals set out by the student recruitment team

Skills and Characteristics 

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Strong work ethic and “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude 
• Results-oriented individual and willing to do “whatever it takes” 
• Experience with CRM tools/platforms
• Demonstrated commitment to education, low income communities, and communities of color; prior knowledge of Brooklyn and/or Queens communities a plus;
• Spanish, French, Bengali, and Haitian Creole speakers strongly encouraged to apply
• Candidates with reliable transportation strongly encouraged to apply 

Educational Background and Work Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent work experience)
• Previous work experience in canvassing, campaign experience, and community organizing, strongly preferred
• Experience working with families a plus

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work after-hours and on weekends
• Ability to work outdoors
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods
• Ability to work in, but not limited to Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport.

Compensation 

This position will be part time for 10-20 hours a week, at $35/hour. The estimated time period of employment is ASAP through June 30, 2025.

Seasonal Outreach Associates must have access to a cell phone, computer, and reliable internet in order to perform the job functions.