Posted: January 17, 2012

WHO WE ARE
Success Preparatory Academy (SPA) is a Kindergarten through 5th grade high performing “transformation” charter school that opened its doors in August 2009. Each year, we will grow by one grade, eventually serving over 500 students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. We are a team of results driven educators who offer a world class education to this great city’s children.

STUDENT RECRUITMENT INTERN
The Student Recruitment Intern plays an important role in the application and enrollment process for new students. The position is responsible for facilitating the many aspects of the student recruitment process at Success Preparatory. The Student Recruitment Intern will be responsible for supporting recruitment administration, document management, and procedures.

The Student Recruitment Intern will dedicate 8-10 hours each week toward:
• Coordinating student recruitment and outreach efforts
o Attending events at pre-kindergarten, day care, and Head Start centers
o Attending events at community centers
o Canvassing in nearby neighborhoods
o Establishing relationships with local stores and organizations and informing them of SPA mission, values, and availability
o Following up frequently on all contacts made
• Communicating new RSD centralized enrollment system to families
o Visiting RSD and RSD parent centers regularly
• Creating and implementing branding/marketing strategies for student recruitment
o Distributing marketing materials in the community
• Managing student family relations
o Contacting new families to inform them of upcoming dates (i.e. registration dates, etc.)
• Developing student family recruitment events

Interns should possess the following qualities:
• Recognition and understanding of the achievement gap
• Drive to help renew and enhance the New Orleans education system
• Alignment with our values: achievement, respect, enthusiasm, service, and teamwork
• A "whatever it takes attitude"
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Commitment to the school’s mission
• Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in a start-up environment
• Strong initiative, a self-starter
• Adaptable and flexible
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Excellent relationship management skills
• The ability to receive and implement feedback
• 2-3 years of higher education preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills a plus
• Access to reliable transportation

Interested students are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in applying please send a copy of your resume and cover letter to toneill@successpreparatory.org