Youth Engagement & Community Outreach Manager
St. Edward High School, Mission, KS, United States
Youth Engagement & Community Outreach Manager
Position Description:
The Youth Engagement & Community Outreach Manager is responsible for increasing awareness of St. Edward High School among prospective students and families in grades K–8 through broad-based community engagement, school-sponsored events, and mission-centered programming. The position reports to the VP of Enrollment & Strategy and collaborates with the school’s Admissions Team, Athletic Department, Co-Curricular Moderators, and Marketing & Communication team members.
Mission:
St. Edward High School educates the hearts and minds of a diverse group of young men to have the competence to see and the courage to act as men of hope and faith for the transformation of the world.
Goals:
St. Edward High School, an International Baccalaureate World School, encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners with international awareness.
Community Engagement & Outreach:
Working in conjunction with our school’s mission, develop and implement a comprehensive outreach strategy to increase awareness of St. Edward High School among families, grade schools, and community organizations.
Build relationships with local schools, CYO programs, youth organizations, and community groups in a manner that promotes St. Edward High School.
Serve as a liaison between St. Edward High School and the broader community to strengthen school visibility and accessibility.
Youth Programming & Events:
Coordinate and support the Admissions Team and promote school-sponsored youth events such as:
Open houses and school visit days
Youth nights at school events
Educational, service, and general-interest camps or programs
Support for School Programs:
Assist school staff (including athletics and co-curricular programs) in promoting school-sponsored events to the broader community.
Coordinate logistics and communication for events that are open to all students and families.
Ensure all staff participation in youth events follows OHSAA guidelines.
Family Engagement & Admissions Support:
Serve as a point of contact for families seeking general information about St. Edward High School.
Provide information about:
Academic programs
Student life and extracurricular opportunities
Refer interested families to the Admissions Office for formal follow-up.
Ensure all communication emphasizes the holistic student experience, including all areas of student life.
Event Presence & Representation:
Represent St. Edward High School at community events, youth activities, and school-sponsored programs to promote general awareness. This requires working outside of regular business hours.
Maintain a visible and consistent presence in the community.
Data Tracking & Reporting:
Track overall engagement metrics such as:
Event attendance
Community partnerships
General inquiries from families
Maintain records of outreach activities in a manner that:
Does not identify or track students based on athletic ability
Does not create or maintain lists of prospective student-athletes
Provide regular reports to school leadership on outreach effectiveness.
Success Metrics:
Increased participation in school-sponsored community events
Growth in general family engagement and inquiries
Stronger relationships with local schools and organizations
Increased awareness of St. Edward High School in the community
Positive alignment with Admissions’ goals and compliance standards
Exceptional relationship-building skills and techniques
Strong engagement and community presence
Experience coordinating events from planning through execution
Communication and public engagement expertise
Demonstrated organizational leadership ability
St. Edward High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to building an employee population that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, dedicated to incorporating cultural humility in our daily work-routines. All hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s qualifications, merit, and the school’s needs. St. Edward High School provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, age, sex, color, disability, or national origin in its procedures of employment, assignment, recruitment, termination, wage increase, and selection, for in-service or training or other benefits.
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The Youth Engagement & Community Outreach Manager is responsible for increasing awareness of St. Edward High School among prospective students and families in grades K–8 through broad-based community engagement, school-sponsored events, and mission-centered programming. The position reports to the VP of Enrollment & Strategy and collaborates with the school’s Admissions Team, Athletic Department, Co-Curricular Moderators, and Marketing & Communication team members.
Mission:
St. Edward High School educates the hearts and minds of a diverse group of young men to have the competence to see and the courage to act as men of hope and faith for the transformation of the world.
Goals:
St. Edward High School, an International Baccalaureate World School, encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners with international awareness.
Community Engagement & Outreach:
Working in conjunction with our school’s mission, develop and implement a comprehensive outreach strategy to increase awareness of St. Edward High School among families, grade schools, and community organizations.
Build relationships with local schools, CYO programs, youth organizations, and community groups in a manner that promotes St. Edward High School.
Serve as a liaison between St. Edward High School and the broader community to strengthen school visibility and accessibility.
Youth Programming & Events:
Coordinate and support the Admissions Team and promote school-sponsored youth events such as:
Open houses and school visit days
Youth nights at school events
Educational, service, and general-interest camps or programs
Support for School Programs:
Assist school staff (including athletics and co-curricular programs) in promoting school-sponsored events to the broader community.
Coordinate logistics and communication for events that are open to all students and families.
Ensure all staff participation in youth events follows OHSAA guidelines.
Family Engagement & Admissions Support:
Serve as a point of contact for families seeking general information about St. Edward High School.
Provide information about:
Academic programs
Student life and extracurricular opportunities
Refer interested families to the Admissions Office for formal follow-up.
Ensure all communication emphasizes the holistic student experience, including all areas of student life.
Event Presence & Representation:
Represent St. Edward High School at community events, youth activities, and school-sponsored programs to promote general awareness. This requires working outside of regular business hours.
Maintain a visible and consistent presence in the community.
Data Tracking & Reporting:
Track overall engagement metrics such as:
Event attendance
Community partnerships
General inquiries from families
Maintain records of outreach activities in a manner that:
Does not identify or track students based on athletic ability
Does not create or maintain lists of prospective student-athletes
Provide regular reports to school leadership on outreach effectiveness.
Success Metrics:
Increased participation in school-sponsored community events
Growth in general family engagement and inquiries
Stronger relationships with local schools and organizations
Increased awareness of St. Edward High School in the community
Positive alignment with Admissions’ goals and compliance standards
Exceptional relationship-building skills and techniques
Strong engagement and community presence
Experience coordinating events from planning through execution
Communication and public engagement expertise
Demonstrated organizational leadership ability
St. Edward High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to building an employee population that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, dedicated to incorporating cultural humility in our daily work-routines. All hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s qualifications, merit, and the school’s needs. St. Edward High School provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, age, sex, color, disability, or national origin in its procedures of employment, assignment, recruitment, termination, wage increase, and selection, for in-service or training or other benefits.
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