[Hiring] Engagement Officer/Firm @The Steve Fund

Role Description

We are seeking proposals from firms or individuals who specialize in engaging young people of color, ages 16 to 24, through a variety of channels including college campuses, online platforms, and community-based organizations. The selected partner will be responsible for creating, cultivating, and nurturing meaningful partnerships that resonate with this demographic, ensuring sustained engagement and impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in reaching and engaging young people of color, particularly those aged 16-24.
• Expertise in working with college campuses, community organizations, and online platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to create and cultivate partnerships that lead to sustained engagement.
• Knowledge of culturally relevant approaches and strategies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in tracking success metrics and impact measurement.

Requirements

• Develop strategies to reach and engage young people of color on:
  • College campuses
  • Both owned and shared online platforms (social media, digital campaigns, etc.)
  • Community-based organizations
• Ensure messaging and outreach methods are culturally relevant and resonate with the target age group (16-24) as guided by our mental health experts.
• Identify and cultivate meaningful partnerships with key stakeholders where the applicant has existing relationships, including:
  • Educational institutions (colleges, universities, community colleges)
  • Community-based organizations focused on youth empowerment
  • Online platforms with significant youth followings
• Develop a strategy to nurture these partnerships.
• Propose a plan for long-term engagement with youth and partners. Include methods for measuring success and adapting strategies as needed.
• Create outreach campaigns that drive engagement among young people of color.
• Implement activations (both virtual and in-person) that inspire participation and foster connections between our organization and the target demographic.

Benefits

• Salary Pay Range: $55,000 - $65,000 USD

Company Description

The Steve Fund (TSF) is one of the nation’s leading organizations focused on promoting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color. Through its work impacting thousands of students and families throughout the country, it aims to build and elevate systems that will create a more equitable future. Our experts work with the nation’s leading colleges and universities, nonprofits, researchers, corporations, and mental health experts. TSF’s vision is that every student and young person of color is fully supported by programs, services, and institutional cultures that value mental health and well-being.