JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Community Engagement Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Chief Strategy Officer
PURPOSE
Project GRAD’s mission is to improve lives in low-income communities by helping students develop and
achieve their educational aspirations. The Community Engagement Coordinator is an essential member
of the Project GRAD team who:
• Empowers GRAD alumni as role models, mentors, and advocates in GRAD’s communities,
• Engages corporate and community partners and volunteers in supporting Project GRAD
Scholars, and
• Empowers parents as advocates for their children by providing training and development
opportunities to expand their awareness of college and career opportunities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
1. Lead and expand Project GRAD’s iMentor program
2. Develop and expand GRAD’s alumni and volunteer programs
3. Recruit and develop parents as peer leaders and volunteers
4. Work closely with parents, community stakeholders, and Project GRAD staff to develop GRAD’s
Parent University program
5. Engage corporate partners and community organizations in an ongoing process to support
College Access and Success
6. Other duties as assigned to empower GRAD families
PRIMARY CONTACTS & PURPOSE
• Report regularly to Project GRAD’s Chief Strategy Officer
• Manage relationships with corporate and community partners
• Coordinate outreach to GRAD families with Project GRAD’s Program Director and Managers
• Work with Executive Director and Development Director to coordinate volunteer opportunities
for donors and corporate volunteers
• Supervise an AmeriCorps member
EXPERIENCE
• Experience developing new programs to meet organizational goals
• Experience managing relationships between organizations
• Community organizing experience
• Experience in public speaking and presentation
• Knowledge of college readiness preferred
• Familiarity with Project GRAD neighborhoods preferred
Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to [email protected].
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree required
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Integrity and judgment
• Passion for empowering families and communities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Valid Texas Driver’s License, proof of liability insurance, ability to travel to meeting locations as
needed
• Proficiency in English and Spanish required
Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to [email protected].