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Youth Engagement & Community Outreach Manager

Posted

March 27, 2026

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
    • Admissions process
  • 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

Key Competencies:

  • 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
  • Understanding of compliance standards

Apply:

Email cover letter and resume to: lgallagher@sehs.net

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 made 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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