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: Pr i or 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 achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together.
We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us.
Our Impact
100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program
15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF
9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend
95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people
Why Work at DSST?
At DSST, our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow, belong, and thrive.
Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.
Learn more about our Quantum 5 Culture and Compensation & Benefits .
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.
