Director of Community Engagement
$200,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market. Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks 

San Francisco, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; Charlotte, NC; New York City, NY; Austin, TX; Chantilly, VA; Dorado, PR.
In-person
Flexible schedule
full-time (40 hrs/week)
Long-term role

Director of Community Engagement   $200,000 USD/year

Description

LOCATION NOTE: This position requires on-site presence at one of the campuses specified below, including local travel when necessary.

If you see yourself leading families toward a fundamentally reimagined approach to education, this role places you at the heart of that transformation.

Alpha operates outside the traditional school framework. Here, students complete their core academic work in two hours daily through AI-driven platforms. The remainder of their day is devoted to practical, real-world competencies—public speaking, analytical reasoning, collaborative problem-solving, and meaningful project work. There are no lectures, no filler assignments. The result: accelerated progress and performance in the top 1% nationally. This structure requires a fundamentally different relationship with parents—and that relationship is your responsibility.

You will serve as the public-facing leader of your campus, responsible for enrollment growth, trust-building, and community advocacy. You'll facilitate high-impact information sessions, cultivate authentic community relationships, and transform curiosity into committed enrollment. Beyond that, you'll become the central point of contact for families once they're part of Alpha—responding to concerns, strengthening engagement, and developing parents into vocal advocates for the educational model.

This position offers significant trust and autonomy, with meaningful accountability. You'll be stationed at a single campus, primarily on-site, accountable for tangible results—not simply executing a prescribed playbook. If you believe conventional schooling is failing students—and that a superior alternative exists—this is your opportunity to demonstrate it.

CAMPUSES CURRENTLY HIRING:

  • CA: San Francisco, Santa Barbara
  • FL: Miami
  • NC: Charlotte
  • NY: New York City
  • TX: Austin
  • VA: Chantilly
  • Puerto Rico: Dorado

What you will be doing

  • Managing the complete parent journey—from initial outreach to sustained involvement—for a single campus location
  • Delivering persuasive information sessions and individualized conversations that move interested parents to committed enrollment
  • Acting as the lead contact for parents—addressing questions, increasing satisfaction, and guaranteeing every family feels acknowledged and supported once enrolled
  • Establishing credibility and local presence through consistent on-site engagement, community partnerships, and targeted outreach efforts
  • Mobilizing parent advocates to drive referrals and expand community reach

What you will NOT be doing

  • Using formulaic sales approaches or impersonal communication methods
  • Passing off relationship ownership to other staff or operating from behind the scenes
  • Allowing vocal parent coalitions to redefine or compromise Alpha's educational principles
  • Working remotely or from an office—this role requires active involvement in the parent and community experience

Key responsibilities

Lead enrollment and family retention efforts at your assigned campus by cultivating high-trust parent relationships across the entire lifecycle—from initial inquiry through sustained engagement and active advocacy.

Candidate requirements

  • Currently living within commuting range of one of the following campuses: San Francisco, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; Miami, FL; Charlotte, NC; New York City, NY; Austin, TX; Chantilly, VA; or Dorado, PR.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
  • At least 5 years of professional experience working with families in education, community outreach, or enrollment contexts
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
  • Demonstrated capability to build trust and influence complex decision-making processes
  • Strong personal conviction in Alpha's high-expectation, accelerated learning approach

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This isn't a conventional school environment, and this isn't conventional parent relations work.

At Alpha, parent advocacy functions as a primary driver of growth—not a secondary support role. You'll be conducting high-stakes conversations, leading conversion-focused events, and building commitment one family at a time. Success requires fluency in both the narrative and the underlying model. You must understand precisely what distinguishes Alpha—and how to articulate that distinction persuasively.

Interested in the stories you'll help create and amplify? Begin with these:

🎥 Why Families Leave Traditional School for Alpha
Three Alpha fathers discuss why they abandoned conventional schooling—and how Alpha's approach has transformed their children's confidence, autonomy, and academic outcomes.
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📘 Alpha's Learning Model: The Science Behind 2x Results
This is the core framework you'll be promoting. Internalize the academic methodology before driving enrollment momentum.
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🔥 Testing Is Not the Problem—Low Standards Are
Alpha does not shy away from standardized assessment. We embrace it. If you're seeking a school that avoids rigor or softens expectations, this role isn't for you. But if you believe in maintaining high standards—and equipping every student to meet them—begin here.
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🎙️ Student Perspective: Rourke on Switching to Alpha
A 12-year-old former NYC student describes in her own words why her family relocated for Alpha, and what learning looks like when it prioritizes mastery over memorization.
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🎬 Inside the Classroom: 2-Hour Learning in Motion
A brief visual overview of Alpha's operational model, showcasing AI-driven instruction and the role of on-site guides.
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