Write Your Story at Zeta!

Follow your passion 

Are you looking to make a BIG impact? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission.

Currently, we operate multiple elementary and middle schools in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan. We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today, and be a change agent for children.

Our Network office is located at 400 W 219th St., New York, NY 10034. Our Network team follows a hybrid work schedule: we work in-person from our office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with optional remote days on Mondays and Fridays, if your team’s scope of work permits.

Deliver powerful results

Zeta's Community Outreach Associate, part of the Zeta Street Team (“Z Team”) Program, is a part-time, short-term community outreach role to ensure families living in the communities we serve learn about Zeta so their children have an opportunity to apply to attend a Zeta School. Our goal is to reach every family in the neighborhoods we serve so that every eligible child has the opportunity to access our high-quality educational seats.

Community Outreach Associates assist us with educating families on Zeta’s school design and curriculum, obtaining student applications for pre-kindergarten through 6th grade at our schools, and sharing materials with various community organizations.

As a Community Outreach Associate, you:

– Are a people person, and you are excited about the prospect of sharing with community family members information about Zeta’s world-class schools

– Enjoy meeting and conversing with new people of all walks of life every day, and you are able to learn and explain with clarity Zeta’s mission, vision, and educational program

– Are hard-working, punctual, extremely organized, results-driven, and flexible

– Are good at juggling multiple responsibilities at the same time

– Ideally have customer service or community service experience, and are fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish

Responsibilities:

Community Outreach Associates work approximately 16-20 hours per week, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, as determined by Zeta’s Outreach Manager. In this role, you will:

– Engage with families about Zeta’s world-class educational program, and provide them with brochures and other resources

– Obtain paper applications for children enrolling in pre-kindergarten to 6th grade for the 2023-24 school year

– Assist in organizational outreach events

– Obtain contact information of families that express interest

– Provide flyers to businesses and residential buildings

We will provide all necessary training and information on Zeta so that you can be a successful in the role. Compensation for this part-time position is $18/hour.

Join our purpose-driven community 

Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo and tackle problems together. Our team stands united by our commitment to a limitless future for every child. Our Zeta team is comprised of top talent with incredible schooling and private sector experience. At Zeta:

– We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students

– We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback

– We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them

– We are humble, willing to put the team’s needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment

– We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details

– We are caring and put team over individual at all times

Apply Now!

Equity is at the heart of our mission. We have a deep commitment to pursuing diversity and striving for equity. Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Work authorization is required (candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.).