Sr. Coordinator, Community Engagement & Employer Partnerships (PT, TA)

About Us

LeadersUp seeks to change how America works by empowering the next generation of inclusive leaders to build a future-proof economy. We believe that the next generation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are the demographic engine of our nation’s economic growth. With 81% of job growth already led by multicultural populations, we posit that intentional and strategic investments that broaden access to economic opportunity will catalyze inclusive ecosystems with the best potential to propel our nation’s prosperity and global competitiveness.

About the Role

As Sr. Coordinator, Community Engagement & Employer Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in supporting LeadersUp’s efforts to expand inclusive hiring pathways and economic opportunity for BIPOC young adults, especially justice-involved individuals, through meaningful community and employer partnerships across Los Angeles County.

You will support the implementation of outreach campaigns, community activations, and workforce initiatives in close collaboration with internal teams and external partners. Working cross-functionally, your contributions will directly support the goals of the Stakeholder Engagement team and the Equity Unleashed portfolio to shift narratives and drive systems change.

This is a part-time, temporary assignment (TA) with the opportunity for full-time employment beginning Q1 2026, based on organizational needs and performance.

Essential Duties

Community Engagement & Outreach Support

• Assist in executing strategic outreach plans in collaboration with CBOs, employers, and regional partners.
• Represent LeadersUp at local convenings, job fairs, youth events, and forums.
• Conduct targeted outreach and relationship-building with community organizations to drive program participation.
• Support the planning, logistics, and facilitation of community convenings, listening sessions, and communities of practice (CoPs).

Employer Partnership Development

• Help onboard, coordinate, and support employer partners participating in inclusive hiring efforts.
• Manage communications, scheduling, and logistics for hiring events, career exploration experiences, and training activations.
• Track and document partner engagement outcomes and event impact metrics.

Advocacy & Narrative Change

• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to co-develop outreach content, employer spotlights, and social impact messaging.
• Support storytelling strategies that uplift BIPOC young adult experiences and regional economic empowerment results.

Project Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Participate in cross-functional team meetings and support workflow documentation including SOPs and shared systems.
• Track and report on activities aligned with Stakeholder Engagement OKRs, including employer engagement, market expansion, and demonstration projects.
• ​​Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

The Superpowers You Bring

• Community Engagement & Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Event Planning & Facilitation
• Inclusive and Culturally Competent Communication
• Strategic Follow-Through & Coordination
• Data Collection, Reporting & CRM Usage
• Multi-Sector Collaboration & Economic Equity Knowledge

Qualifications, Capabilities & Experience

• Experience supporting community outreach, workforce development, or youth-serving programs, preferably in the nonprofit or public sector.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build trust-based relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage event logistics and outreach campaigns with attention to detail and cultural relevance.
• Proficient in tools such as Google Workspace and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Airtable) for tracking and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment.
• Skills can be showcased through a combination of education, full-time, part-time, internship, and/or freelance positions, reflecting a comprehensive and adaptable skill set.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Occasionally required to stand.
• Continually required to sit.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may vary from time to time.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds.

Remote Work Requirements

• Quiet, distraction-free workspace.
• Reliable high-speed internet (min. 10Mbps upload / 50Mbps download; preferred 25 Mbps upload / 100 Mbps download).
• Candidates must meet all technical requirements before the first day.

How to Apply

Ready to be a changemaker and drive real impact? Apply today!

LeadersUp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all perspectives are valued and amplified.

Join us in making a lasting impact!

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.