You'll pioneer AI's role in revolutionizing K-12 education, shaping how parents and educators reimagine learning. Be at the forefront of educational transformation, crafting the playbook for building parent advocacy in the AI age.
Director of Community Engagement $400,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks
Multiple Locations, US
Semi-flexible schedule
In-person
full-time (40 hrs/week)
Long-term role
Description
Are you ready to turn skeptics into believers and lead an educational revolution? Join us as we transform parents into passionate champions for a groundbreaking learning experience.
What you will be doing
- Leading high-stakes presentations that convert skeptics into advocates.
- Building networks of influential parent champions to drive our narrative.
- Designing scalable systems to turn parent wins into advocacy opportunities.
- Developing feedback systems to capture parent sentiment and create advocacy.
- Managing media interactions and shaping public narratives.
What you will NOT be doing
- Running traditional parent-teacher associations.
- Planning social events without advocacy goals.
- Compromising on our educational model for influential parents.
- Reacting to concerns without proactively shaping the narrative.
Key responsibilities
Transform our parent community into a powerful advocacy engine, scaling parent champions across campuses while upholding our commitment to educational excellence.
Candidate requirements
- Must be based in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX
- 7+ years converting influential stakeholders or skeptics into advocates (e.g., Head of Customer Advocacy, Chief Communications Officer, Chief Development Officer working with major donors, VP of Enterprise Sales, Director of Community Relations, or Change Management Consultant)
- Exceptional executive presence and proven ability to command sophisticated audiences
- Track record of high-stakes communications (media appearances, board presentations, crisis management)
- Demonstrated success building and scaling advocacy communities from scratch
- Proven ability to uphold policies with powerful stakeholders while strengthening relationships and maintaining organizational standards
- Deep conviction that transforming education requires standing firm on innovative methods
How it works
Applying for a role? Here’s what to expect.
Crossover's skill assessment process combines innovative AI power with decades of human research, to take the guesswork, human bias, and pointless filters out of recruiting high-performing teams.
STEP 1
Chat-style
screening interview.
STEP 2
Cognitive 
aptitude test.
STEP 3
Prove real-world 
job skills.
STEP 4
Interview with the hiring manager.
STEP 5
Pass
proctored test.
STEP 6
Accept job offer.
Frequently asked questions
About the role
What you will learn
Work examples
After addressing a skeptical parent's concerns, she became a vocal champion, hosting events to promote our model. You preemptively turned a potential crisis into advocacy by creating and sharing a compelling presentation. Your systematic engagement builds a network of parent advocates who independently organize community information sessions. Success means parents not just accepting but championing our approach, driving growth and pushing education forward.
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Why Crossover
Recruitment sucks. So we’re fixing it.
The Olympics of work
It’s super hard to qualify—extreme quality standards ensure every single team member is at the top of their game.
Premium pay for premium talent
Over 50% of new hires double or triple their previous pay. Why? Because that’s what the best person in the world is worth.
Shortlist by skills, not bias
We don’t care where you went to school, what color your hair is, or whether we can pronounce your name. Just prove you’ve got the skills.
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