Engagement Coordinator

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Who We Are:

The average graduation rate from a four-year college in America is over 60%. However, it is only 20% for first-generation students and a mere 4% for foster youth. 25% of foster youth graduates will be homeless after graduation.

At Ready to Succeed, we are changing these ratios everyday, one student at a time.

Ready to Succeed (RTS) empowers first-generation and foster youth college students to graduate, launch and accelerate their careers, and reach their full potential. We offer our RTS Scholars a unique combination of personalized college and career coaching, connections to industry professionals, placements in paid internships, and access to financial and mental health resources.

Our program is a proven path to career success.

About the ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR role at Ready to Succeed:

The Scholar Programs department at RTS has a lot of moving parts and this role is the glue that keeps it all running smoothly. The Engagement Coordinator will provide assistance on volunteer and employment partner engagement and support, sourcing internship/employment opportunities, resource compilation, creation and management of communications, professional development workshop planning and scheduling, and other administrative tasks.

How your skills and passion will come to life at Ready to Succeed:

Coordinating scholar, employer, and volunteer communications: You’ll write and schedule communications (newsletters/emails/texts) as directed by the Scholar Programs teams.

Reviewing the volunteer/employment partner sign-up form and directing parties to the correct department, team member, or event.

Collaborating closely with the Pathways Team to onboard any new volunteer or employment partners to RTS.

Creating and distributing communications, pre- and post-workshop materials, event scheduling, scholar informational interview scheduling, event RSVPs, etc.

Designing and creating marketing materials, such as flyers for upcoming events, slide decks for workshops, etc.

Back-end management of RTS scholar workshops and other Zoom events, including note-taking, with the opportunity to lead (or co-lead) your own workshop(s). Additional support for coordinating any in-person events (like company site visits).

Maintaining updated records, contact directories, employment partners, volunteer professionals, internship and job opportunities in Salesforce and Google Drive.

Researching school-based info, job boards, and employer listings to compile resources for scholars.

Supporting the planning and execution of the Pat McCabe Impact Fellowship, which matches RTS Scholars with non-profit/social impact organizations for summer internships.

Qualifications we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited 4-year institution. Degrees in Psychology, HR, Higher Education, Education Counseling, Student Affairs, or similar programs are desirable. Years of experience can substitute for degree.

At least one (1) internship or job of relevant experience in a similar support role in non-profit, marketing, employer relations, volunteer engagement, higher education, or business sectors (HR, talent recruitment roles will also be considered). If no experience, a passion for making an impact on the lives of others.

Great organizational skills and comfortability with online tools like Google Workspace and MS Office.

Demonstrated experience managing data and building reports; you genuinely get excited when you learn a new Google Sheets equation. Excel will be considered but Salesforce or other comparable CRM preferred.

Strong demonstrated skills in writing, communication, presentation, time and project management; you feel comfortable communicating in person, by phone, over email, text, and know how to leverage the newest digital and project management tools.

Ability to design and put together various materials using Canva, Google Sheets/Docs/Slides/Forms, Microsoft Suite, and other platforms.

Creative ideas and the enthusiasm to bring those ideas forward to the team

Attention to detail (major key!!) and a sense of urgency, as well as productivity, is crucial.

How to get started: If you’re excited by the idea of seeing yourself in this role at Ready to Succeed, please apply via email to jobs@readytosucceedla.org with your resume and a cover letter to express your interest and unique qualifications.

Only complete job applications sent via email with the name of the position in the subject line will be considered. All incomplete applications and applications submitted via LinkedIn will be screened. Due to the number of applicants, we will only respond if you submit all parts of the application, and are selected for an initial phone/video screening interview. We regret that we cannot respond to all initial applicants.

All interviews will be conducted by phone, Zoom and/or Google Hangouts. Some writing or presentation samples may be requested as part of the second round. Please note that references will be required if your candidacy moves to the final round.

Duration and Hours:

We are looking to fill this position immediately. This role is expected to work a schedule of Monday-Friday, full-time hours of 40 hours per week. The specific schedule and hours will be confirmed with the final candidate but is typically 9 am - 5:30 pm. Note that there may be times when this role needs to work evenings and or weekends and more than 40 hours per week. For example, our scholar/employer events can take place from time to time early in the morning, in the evening and/or on weekends.

Compensation and Company Benefits: RTS has always maintained a healthy work, life, and wellness balance since our inception. RTS observes a flexible work arrangement which may be arranged upon completion of the 3-month trial period. Both Ready to Succeed and this role will retain their respective right to At-Will employment.

The salary range for this exempt full-time role is commensurate with experience, between $55,000-$65,000, with potential eligibility for up to 10% annual bonus (after completing 12-months of employment).

Vacation allotment: begins at 15 days accrual potential and goes up to 25 days with tenure after 5 years

3 recharge weeks: this includes the last 2 weeks of December and one week over the July 4th holiday week (as defined by the RTS calendar)

11 Federal holidays + your birthday is a holiday too :) (or a Personal day in lieu)

Health benefits: We currently use a health insurance reimbursement program to cover the cost of eligible medical insurance expenses or premiums, up to $487.50 per month.

401k with dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%

Cell phone stipend: $50 per month

Flexible work schedule and work from home hybrid structure

Location:

Our office is in Santa Monica, CA. This role is mainly remote/hybrid until further notice. If not currently based in the Los Angeles area, must be open to relocating as many of our scholars, alumni, volunteers, and employment partners are based in the Los Angeles area. Onboarding will likely be done in person.

How we feel about Diversity & Inclusion:

Ready to Succeed is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together.

As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.

*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Ready to Succeed. Please inform our HR team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

This job offer is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. By accepting this offer, you agree and consent to having a background check conducted. Should further background checks be required, you agree to provide your consent and authorization as a condition of employment.

Flexible work from home options available.