Pursuit

Education

Growth&CommunityDevelopmentLead

$120–130k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Growth & Community Development Lead at Pursuit. Skills: Community engagement, Enrollment growth, Partnership strategy, AI systems. Own recruitment and enrollment metrics. Develop and manage dashboards”

What You'll Achieve.

Build predictable enrollment pipeline; Establish dashboard-driven recruitment; Strengthen community presence; Reduce manual operational work; Develop scalable processes; Improve applicant experience; Improve enrollment outcomes; Position Pursuit as leading pathway

Industry & Context.

Education
Problems you'll solve

Diagnose problems; Develop hypotheses; Test solutions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years experience in growth, recruitment, community engagement, partnerships, workforce development, nonprofit operations, or related field, Experience owning metrics and driving outcomes, Highly analytical and comfortable using data to diagnose problems, develop hypotheses, and test solutions, Operational instincts and enjoy building systems, processes, and structures that scale, Excited by AI and actively use AI tools to improve your work, Exceptional communicator who can build trust with both community leaders and internal stakeholders, Balance long-term relationship development with short-term enrollment goals, Highly organized, detail-oriented, and persistent in following through on commitments, Thrive in ambiguity and comfortable building new approaches where playbooks don't yet exist, Passionate about expanding economic opportunity and supporting historically underserved communities

Nice to Have

Experience managing people, contractors, volunteers, or cross-functional teams, Familiarity with NYC's workforce development and community-based organization ecosystem, Experience running growth, marketing, outreach, or enrollment campaigns

What You'll Do.

Own recruitment and enrollment metrics

Develop and manage dashboards

Design and test growth strategies

Partner with internal stakeholders

Ensure operational excellence

Develop and execute community partnership strategy

Build and maintain relationships with partners

Identify and cultivate long-term partnerships

Serve as external representative

Manage partnership performance

Identify opportunities to leverage AI

and improve workflows

Collaborate with Product and Program teams

Build systems that reduce manual work

Plan and oversee information sessions

Coordinate staffing plans and event logistics

Support applicants through admissions process

and develop team members

Step into day-to-day execution

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal stakeholders; Product teams; Program teams; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Presenting to community; Data analysis; Outreach campaign design; Building trust

Process & Methodology

Roadmap planning

Full Job Description

About Pursuit Pursuit is a social impact organization building the future of economic mobility in the age of AI. For over a decade, we've created life-changing outcomes through training programs for adults from low-income backgrounds—especially those without college degrees. Our graduates have generated nearly $1 billion in lifetime wage gains. Now, as AI reshapes the future of work, Pursuit is evolving as a leader at the intersection of AI, jobs, economic opportunity, and tech innovation. We're becoming an AI-native organization: training AI-native talent, embedding AI across our operations, and building software to scale our impact. Beyond direct training, we’re driving systems change. Through initiatives like the Good Jobs Guarantee, we’re advocating for outcomes-based funding and national policy to make economic mobility possible for millions. About the Role Our programs have grown through deep community trust, strong partnerships, and operational excellence. As the AI training landscape becomes increasingly crowded, we're looking for someone who can help us stand out, strengthen our community presence, and build scalable systems that drive sustainable enrollment growth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both strategy and execution. You'll analyze funnel performance, identify opportunities, build and improve systems, manage external partnerships, and roll up your sleeves to ensure prospective Builders have an exceptional experience. You should be equally comfortable presenting to a community organization, analyzing enrollment data, designing an outreach campaign, and experimenting with AI tools to automate workflows. Key Responsibilities Growth Strategy & Enrollment Operations Own key recruitment and enrollment metrics, including applicant volume, conversion rates, enrollment targets, and pipeline health Develop and manage dashboards to monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and generate actionable insights Design and test growth strategies across ou

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