Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator

We are seeking a dynamic and well-connected Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator to be the face and voice of E@W in the El Paso community. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional passionate about making a difference. You will be instrumental in building and nurturing the key relationships necessary to deepen our impact and expand our operations. Working closely with our CEO, Chief Growth Officer, Recruitment Team, and senior leadership, you will execute a comprehensive outreach strategy targeting civic, business, philanthropic, and public sector leaders across the region.

This role is more than a job; it's a chance to build a stronger future for El Paso students. You will have a direct impact on our growth and the lives of the students we serve. If you are a motivated community-builder looking to leverage your network for a powerful cause, we encourage you to apply.

• Community & Civic Engagement: Proactively develop and maintain strong relationships with El Paso's political, civic, and community leaders to champion E@W’s mission and build a network of support.

• Business Development: Act as a brand ambassador within the El Paso business community. Networking strategically at chamber events, industry meetings, and other functions to identify and cultivate business development leads for our student employment services.

• Philanthropic Outreach: Identify, research, and connect with local and regional foundations, corporations, and individual philanthropists to generate financial support for our non-profit mission.

• Public Funding: Investigate and identify local, state, and federal public funding opportunities, such as grants and workforce development programs, that align with E@W's work.

• Strategic Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison between the El Paso community and E@W's internal teams, ensuring that local insights inform our growth, recruitment, and operational strategies.

• Event Representation: Represent E@W at community events, conferences, and meetings to enhance our visibility and articulate our value proposition to diverse audiences.

• Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in community affairs, public relations, non-profit development, or a related field.
• Local Expertise: A deep, demonstrated understanding of the El Paso political, business, and philanthropic landscape is essential. You should have an established network of contacts in the community.
• Relationship Builder: A natural connector with outstanding interpersonal, communication, and networking abilities. You need to be confident, articulate, and professional.
• Proactive & Independent: A self-starter who can take initiative, manage multiple priorities, and work independently to achieve ambitious goals.
• Mission-Driven: A genuine passion for workforce development, higher education, and creating opportunities for students.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree in communications, public administration, business, or a related field is preferred.
• Bilingual: Fluency in both English and Spanish is highly preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & ADA Statements

Education at Work (E@W) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, E@W complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. E@W expressly prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of E@W’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination of employment.

THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA) PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION IN COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AGAINST QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN INDIVIDUAL IS QUALIFIED, THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF EACH JOB MUST BE IDENTIFIED. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ARE THOSE THAT ARE INTRINSIC TO THE POSITION AND THAT THE INDIVIDUAL(S) WHO HOLDS THE JOBS MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.