Community Outreach Coordinator (Los Angeles)

About ScholarMatch

Founded in 2010 by author Dave Eggers, ScholarMatch began as a scholarship crowdfunding platform and has since evolved into a full-service college access and persistence organization.

At ScholarMatch, we are committed to supporting first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds earn a bachelor’s degree within five years. We’re working towards realizing our vision, where all students have access to higher education, support to persist to graduation, and opportunities to succeed in fulfilling careers.

Our ultimate goal is to nurture a community of young people who can successfully navigate the higher education landscape, confronting its challenges, breaking barriers, and redefining success on their paths to graduation and beyond. Education opens doors to opportunity and social mobility by allowing students a chance to build fulfilling careers. However, the road to higher education is paved with challenges that can be particularly daunting for first-generation college students. At ScholarMatch, we strive to change this scenario for underserved young people by offering them comprehensive support services focusing on individualized college and career advising, targeted scholarships, and ongoing mentorship all the way to college graduation and the launch of their careers.

Learn more at ScholarMatch.org.

Position Description

ScholarMatch is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Community Outreach Coordinator to play an important role in our growing non-profit. The Community Outreach Coordinator will support community outreach and engagement efforts with high schools, community-based organizations, and other regional partners in the Greater Los Angeles Area to connect high school students with our programs. This position reports to the Director of College Access.

This position is ideal for a candidate who has a passion for our mission and strong relationship-building skills. This position is remote, but candidates must reside in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Occasional travel, in-person event attendance, and evening or weekend hours may be required.

This is a union position and is grant funded until June 2026 with a possible extension based on available funding.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build relationships and partnerships with high schools, families, community-based organizations, community residents, local organizations, and other community stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Programming Lead to promote, schedule, coordinate, and present ScholarMatch’s programs, activities, and educational materials to neighborhoods, schools, community groups, individuals, and other interested parties
• Collaborate with the Programming Lead to coordinate and facilitate virtual and in-person informational and educational sessions in both English and Spanish
• Input and track outreach data into internal database
• Respond to general inquiries from educators, community members, and other interested parties through email, phone, etc.
• Attend virtual and in-person community events to build awareness of ScholarMatch and support program promotion
• Assist in working with nonprofit and school partners to identify students eligible for ScholarMatch’s programs
• Assist in working with partners and community organizations to identify potential volunteers
• Coordinate the tracking and review of student applications, confirming program eligibility, and following up with applicants as needed
• Create, update, coordinate, and disseminate customized communications kits, templates, and links to promote ScholarMatch programs
• Collaborate with the Communications & Marketing Manager, Volunteer Manager, and Program Director to disseminate information using digital media platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two (2) years of professional experience, expertise, and knowledge around issues facing first-generation, low-income college students
• Experience and comfort in engaging in direct communications with students, families, and school personnel
• Fluency or advanced proficiency in Spanish
• Advanced proficiency in Google Suite and database management
• Excellent written communication skills
• Must be able to hold sensitive information confidential, and navigate urgent and/or sensitive student issues with care, maturity, and responsibility
• Must be able to perform all functions of this position within what would be deemed to be reasonable accommodations
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of personalities throughout the organization
• Must be comfortable working in an anti-racist organization with a diverse group of external callers and visitors, and internal staff at all levels

Preferred but not Required

• Knowledge of Basecamp and Airtable
• Experience with macOS operating systems and related applications
• Experience with Canva

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary is commensurate with experience, regional location, and is based on a competitive public interest salary scale.

The salary range for this position is: $50,000 - $54,017

As a growing organization, ScholarMatch prides itself on offering a competitive benefits package:

• 100% paid medical, dental, vision, and Basic Term Life for full-time employees, 25% contribution for dependents
• 401k retirement plan with 4% employer automatic contribution, 100% vested on day 1
• 20 accrued PTO days per year
• 13 paid holidays every year, Birthday off, plus a staff-wide 'winter break' with reduced workload
• “Summer Fridays” (half days)
• Annual retention bonus that increases with every year
• Eligibility for a one-month paid sabbatical after your 5th anniversary
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, HSA, and FSA
• Phone and internet stipend
• Staff and dependent EAP access

How to Apply

Apply online through the career page: scholarmatch.org/careers

ScholarMatch does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

ScholarMatch is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please join us!