Director of Community Engagement, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

LOCATION NOTE: This position requires on-site presence in one of the cities listed below, with local travel as needed. Relocation support is provided.

If you believe in leading families toward a fundamentally reimagined approach to education, this role positions you at the forefront of that transformation.

Alpha operates outside the traditional school framework. Students complete core academics in two hours daily through AI-driven applications. The remainder of their day is dedicated to real-world competencies—public speaking, critical reasoning, collaborative challenges, and meaningful projects. There are no lectures. No filler assignments. Only accelerated learning that produces top 1% outcomes nationally. This model requires a fundamentally different approach to parent engagement—and that is your domain.

You will serve as the primary representative of your campus, spearheading enrollment growth, building trust, and fostering advocacy. You'll facilitate impactful information sessions, cultivate meaningful community relationships, and channel interest into sustained waitlist growth. Your responsibilities extend beyond initial enrollment. You'll remain the central contact for families throughout their Alpha experience—resolving questions, strengthening commitment, and transforming parents into vocal advocates for the model.

This is a role defined by trust and autonomy, with tangible accountability. You'll be stationed at a single campus, on-site the majority of the time, delivering measurable results—not simply executing a predetermined playbook. If you recognize that conventional schooling is failing most students—and that a superior alternative exists—this is your opportunity to demonstrate it.

HIRING FOR THESE LOCATIONS:

• CA: San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Palo Alto, & Piedmont (East Bay)
• GA: Roswell (Atlanta)
• MD: Bethesda
• NC: Charlotte
• NY: New York City
• TX: Austin, Brownsville, & Houston
• WA: Kirkland (Seattle)

What You Will Be Doing

• Managing the complete parent relationship lifecycle—from initial inquiry to sustained engagement—for a single campus
• Delivering persuasive information sessions and one-on-one discussions that transform interested parents into dedicated supporters
• Acting as the principal contact for parents—addressing concerns, enhancing satisfaction, and ensuring every family feels valued and supported after enrollment
• Establishing visibility and credibility through consistent on-site engagement, local partnerships, and targeted outreach initiatives
• Mobilizing parent advocates to generate referrals and expand community influence

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Depending on formulaic sales approaches or transactional communication methods
• Assigning relationship development to campus personnel or adopting a passive role
• Allowing organized parent coalitions to compromise or alter Alpha's educational framework
• Operating remotely from an office—this position is deeply integrated into the parent experience and local community

Director Of Community Engagement Key Responsibilities

Lead enrollment growth and retention at your campus by cultivating high-trust parent relationships from initial contact through sustained satisfaction and advocacy.

Basic Requirements

• Currently reside within commuting distance of one of these campuses, or are willing to relocate to: San Francisco, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; Roswell, GA; Bethesda, MD; Charlotte, NC; New York City, NY; Austin, TX; Brownsville, TX; Houston, TX; or Kirkland, WA.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• 5+ years of experience with families in educational outreach or enrollment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to earn trust and guide sophisticated decision-making
• Deep belief in Alpha's accelerated, high-expectation learning model

About Alpha

Want to join a learning rebellion that’s transforming the traditional classroom?

Alpha School is on a mission to reshape education with a bold approach that harnesses AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential.

They don’t play by the old rules.

Alpha is creating a new paradigm where students master core academics in just two hours a day, freeing up time for hands-on, passion-driven learning that truly prepares them for the real world.

Alpha School is rewriting the rules of education.

Sounds too good to be true? It’s not.

There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!

Working with us

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult for more details on this topic.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5598-US-Roanoke-DirectorofComm.015