OPEN POSITIONS

The mission of the Education Director is to lead and integrate SENT’s education‑ and workforce‑aligned programming into a cohesive, high‑quality system that creates clear pathways for youth, families, and adults to thrive. This role provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and accountability for education initiatives that strengthen academic engagement, family stability, workforce readiness, and long‑term opportunity in the Hi‑Crest neighborhood.

The Education Director ensures that programs are relationship‑centered, trauma‑informed, data‑driven, and aligned with SENT’s mission, values, and long‑term sustainability goals.

Full Position Description

To Apply:
Visit the HR Partners Job Board or contact Lisa Zerbe, HR Advisor at HR Partners:
Lisa@hrpartnersks.com | 785.233.7860

• Supervisor: Operations Director
• Full Time, Salary, Exempt Position
  Location: Hi-Crest Area
• Local and Regional Travel Required:
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Supervises: Education Team
• Starting wage: $65,000-$70,000 DOE

Full-Time Position Benefits include:

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Group Health & Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Retirement Traditional IRA

The Director of Neighbor Advocacy provides strategic leadership, supervision, and quality assurance across all neighbor-facing services at SENT. This role ensures that person-centered, trauma-informed, and dignity-based practices are consistently implemented across programs while supporting, developing, and leading a diverse team of staff and contractors who walk alongside neighbors as they work toward stability and long-term goals.

Full Position Description

To Apply:
Visit the HR Partners Job Board or contact Lisa Zerbe, HR Advisor at HR Partners:
Lisa@hrpartnersks.com | 785.233.7860

• Supervisor: Operations Director
• Full Time, Salary, Exempt Position
  Location: Hi-Crest Area
• Minimal Travel Required If Any
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Supervises: Neighbor Advocacy Team
• Starting wage: $55,000 - $60,000 DOE

Full-Time Position Benefits include:

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Group Health & Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Retirement Traditional IRA

The mission of the High School Campus Connections Coordinator is to serve as SENT’s primary on-campus presence at Highland Park High School and Avondale Academy, cultivating trusted, life-giving relationships with students, school staff, and families. This role works to strengthen the overall health of the school community by connecting both students and staff to SENT’s education, housing, wellness, and workforce supports.

By supporting the well-being and flourishing of educators and school staff alongside students, this position helps create healthier learning environments where young people are more likely to engage, succeed academically, and transition successfully into postsecondary pathways. The Coordinator ensures students are known, supported, and connected, while also serving as a consistent partner to school teams as they care for the whole child.

This position is deeply relational and grounded in the belief that when schools are healthy ecosystems—where adults are supported, and students are seen—students are able to flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and vocationally.

Full Position Description

To Apply:
Visit the HR Partners Job Board or contact Lisa Zerbe, HR Advisor at HR Partners:
Lisa@hrpartnersks.com | 785.233.7860

• Supervisor: Education Director
• Full Time, Salary, Exempt Position
  Location: Hi-Crest Area
• Local and Regional Travel Required:
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Supervises: Teens & Volunteers
• Starting wage: $40,000 - $45,000 DOE

Full-Time Position Benefits include:

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Group Health & Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Retirement Traditional IRA

The Part-Time Bookkeeper supports SENT’s mission by ensuring financial stewardship through accurate bookkeeping, timely reporting, and strong internal controls, allowing programs and staff to focus on serving neighbors and advancing community impact.

Full Position Description

To Apply:
Visit the HR Partners Job Board or contact Lisa Zerbe, HR Advisor at HR Partners:
Lisa@hrpartnersks.com | 785.233.7860

• Supervisor: Finance Coordinator
• Part Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Position
• Location: Hi-Crest Area
• Local Travel Required:
• Hours: 15-20 hours/week
• Supervises: None
• Starting wage: $20-$23/hr DOE

SENT Topeka is seeking a reliable, safety-minded Thursday Driver to transport middle and high school students to and from our after-school programming. You’ll use our mini-bus/van (no CDL required) and work with staff to ensure students arrive safely, on time, and return home on a planned route.

Weekly Thursday Schedule

• 4:00 PM – Arrive at SENT (455 SE Golf Park Blvd) to pick up the vehicle
• 4:15 PM – Pick up at Eisenhower Middle School or Highland Park High School
• By 4:30 PM – Arrive back at SENT for programming (Creative Expressions)

Transportation home windows:

• 1st Thursday: 5:30–6:30 PM
• 2nd Thursday: 5:30–6:30 PM
• 3rd Thursday: 7:30–8:30 PM
• 4th Thursday: 5:30–6:30 PM
• 5th Thursday (if applicable): 5:30–6:30 PM

Note: On the  4th Thursdays, there may occasionally be additional transportation needs for special programming.

Full Position Description

To Apply:
Visit the HR Partners Job Board or contact Lisa Zerbe, HR Advisor at HR Partners:
Lisa@hrpartnersks.com | 785.233.7860

• Supervisor: Education Director
• Contractor Position
• Location: Hi-Crest Area
• Local Travel Required
• Hours: 15-20 hours/week
• Starting wage: $10-$15/hr DOE