National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) · 1 month ago
Director of School Recruitment
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expThe National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) is a leading organization in the United States dedicated to supporting speech and debate programs in K-12 education. The Director of School Recruitment will play a vital role in expanding the number of schools with speech and debate teams, focusing on relationship building and strategic growth to enhance access for underrepresented communities.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive, multi-year school recruitment strategy that aligns with the NSDA’s growth goals
Identify, research, and prioritize prospective schools and districts for outreach, with a focus on rural and urban geographies
Design and lead targeted campaigns, presentations, webinars, conference strategies, and events to introduce schools to the benefits of speech and debate, driving the creation of new speech and debate teams
Set and manage annual recruitment goals, utilizing data-driven strategies to track progress and adjust tactics as needed
Advocate for the value of speech and debate, inspiring educators, administrators, and decision-makers to bring the transformative opportunity to their students
Lead all recruiting efforts, including development, pipeline, implementation, and territory management
Serve as the primary liaison for prospective schools and districts, clearly articulating the value of NSDA membership and programming, driving the creation of new teams
Cultivate partnerships with coaches, district leaders, administrators, and education associations to create pathways for school recruitment
Collaborate with state and local speech and debate organizations to enhance regional connections and capitalize on local recruitment opportunities
Collaborate with the Membership team to help new schools ensure a seamless transition from recruitment to engagement
Supervise and support School Recruitment Managers in future years through coaching and professional development to strengthen the recruitment function
Build a collaborative, goal-oriented team culture aligned with NSDA’s values of equity, inclusion, and student empowerment
Work closely with the Marketing & Communications team to create compelling recruitment materials, digital content, and campaigns
Collaborate with the Development team to align school recruitment with fundraising priorities and grant deliverables
Partner with the Competition & Events and Membership teams to ensure that newly recruited schools are fully integrated into the tournament systems, curriculum, and professional development opportunities
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 7–10 years of relevant professional experience in successful sales or account management, school partnerships, recruitment, district outreach, and/or school administrator experience
Deep knowledge of K–12 school systems, funding cycles, and instructional priorities
Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding recruitment, partnership, and/or growth goals
Strong understanding of the middle/high school education landscape, including challenges facing schools in underserved communities
Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire school leaders and educators
Commitment to the NSDA's mission, values, and dedication to expanding access for all students
Ability to work independently in a remote, field-based role with travel (40%+)
Preferred
Successful sales or account management experience in education, EdTech, curriculum publishing, or related work
Strong knowledge of speech and debate events, coaching strategies, and competitive best practices
Passion for speech and debate education and a commitment to empowering coaches and students nationwide
Experience in nonprofit, supervising, and developing staff
Benefits
High-quality health and dental insurance
20 days of paid time off
Access to an employer-matched retirement plan
Company
National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA)
We are the national honor society for middle and high school speech and debate.
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