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}  ($100 USD/hour)

• Control the enrollment sales pipeline during year 0-1, managing from inquiry through signed agreement, with conversion targets and CRM oversight until the 25-student threshold is met
• Lead info sessions and campus tours that convert interested parents while strategically declining wrong-fit families (selectivity is as critical as enrollment)
• Function as the primary contact for high-net-worth families investing $40K+ annually, delivering white-glove service that transforms parents into advocates
• Establish visibility through consistent on-site presence during morning drop-off (7-9am) and afternoon pick-up (2-4pm), while spending most workdays in the community through coffee meetings, networking, and partnership development
• Advocate for Alpha's AI-powered approach to parents who question screen time and non-traditional education models
• Mobilize parent champions by creating exceptional experiences that inspire families to recruit their networks

• Maintaining predictable 9-5 schedules (early mornings, late afternoons, and evening programming are essential)
• Implementing established playbooks and standard procedures (you will create systems within a startup context)
• Depending on administrative personnel, marketing departments, or enrollment support (you operate independently)
• Enrolling every applicant family (selectivity is a fundamental capability)
• Working primarily from a desk (this role demands daily community engagement and relationship development)

Control enrollment sales during year 0-1, then transition to cultivating parent relationships that generate advocates and fuel word-of-mouth expansion.

• Currently located within commuting distance of one of these campuses OR prepared to relocate within 60 days (preference for existing local connections): Santa Barbara, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; Lake Forest, CA; Bethesda, MD; Austin, TX; Fort Worth, TX; or Kirkland, WA.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• 5+ years in a position involving work with high-net worth clients in a consultative sales or high-touch customer experience capacity (such as private school enrollment/admissions, luxury sales, hospitality, philanthropy, etc.)
• Proven enrollment/sales funnel achievement with conversion metrics you can articulate 
• Executive presence and communication abilities to build trust and influence sophisticated decision-making with affluent families 
• Entrepreneurial self-starter who thrives as a solo operator in a startup setting
• Authentic passion for AI-powered education, with confidence defending the model to skeptical parents questioning screen time and non-traditional methods
• Flexibility for variable hours: early mornings (7-9am), late afternoons (2-4pm), evening programming (2-3x/month), and weekend activities

Outstanding candidates will possess at least one of the following: 

• Established network within the local affluent community with existing relationships
• Private school or independent school enrollment/admissions leadership background with documented results
• Sales, business development, or fundraising track record with high-value clients
• Prior startup or early-stage company experience managing ambiguity and rapid evolution
• Event planning and community organizing background creating impactful experiences
• Real estate, development, or major gift fundraising experience engaging with UHNW individuals