POSITION: Bilingual Community Engagement and Recruitment Manager (CERM)
GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle and high school positions
LOCATION: Multiple campuses in Denver. View current openings. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred school isn't listed—new roles open year-round.
SALARY: $59,000–$79,000 based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. A relocation stipend is available for those moving from 75+ miles away.
STATUS: Full-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 HubSpot, 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 HubSpot, SchoolMint, Excel, and ReachWell.

• 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 be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500+ students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education. 

INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS

For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here. 

WHY JOIN DSST?

At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition. 

• Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits, including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.

• Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11+ weeks off per year + paid PTO (from Day 1!)

• Professional Development: As a learning organization, DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:

  • DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute, New Educator Institute, New Leader Institute, Leader You, and Teaching & Learning Institute. 

  • Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus. 

  • Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers, Emerging Leaders, and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here. 

• And more!

DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM

Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired! 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. 

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 job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.