[Hiring] College Advising Sales + Community Engagement @Jovie of NC OH VA

Role Description

As a Part-Time Community Engagement Specialist with Pathfinders College & Career Advisors, you’ll become a trusted, local resource for families navigating college and career planning. This role blends relationship-building, community presence, and lead generation—all centered on helping families make confident, informed choices.

This isn’t about pushing college. It’s about sharing a smarter, career-first approach to one of the biggest investments a family makes.

• Generate and nurture leads by building a strong local pipeline through conversations, events, referrals, and community outreach.
• Prospect and network with parents, schools, nonprofits, youth organizations, and local businesses to expand Pathfinders’ presence and partnerships.
• Engage parents one-on-one and in group settings, serving as a trusted guide and starting meaningful conversations about college and career planning.
• Build and maintain community partnerships that create long-term visibility and opportunities for Pathfinders.
• Serve as a local ambassador, representing Pathfinders at school events, community fairs, fundraisers, and parent gatherings.
• Plan, host, and attend in-person events and tabling opportunities, including “Coffee and College,” workshops, and sponsored community events.
• Develop and manage a local engagement pipeline, tracking connections and following up with interested families.
• Use newsletters, social media, and outreach tools to keep families informed, engaged, and connected.
• Provide feedback and insight to help shape how Pathfinders grows and connects locally—your voice matters.

Qualifications

• Are a natural connector who enjoys starting conversations and building trust.
• Feel comfortable with lead generation, follow-up, and relationship management, even if you don’t consider yourself “salesy.”
• Have high schoolers of your own and understand the real stress, confusion, and emotion around college planning.
• Enjoy being out in the community and representing a mission you believe in.
• Want flexible, part-time work that’s purpose-driven and personally rewarding.
• Are organized, proactive, and motivated by making a real difference for families.

Requirements

• Remote work and must be US-based.
• $20/hour + commission, up to 20 hours a week.
• Must be willing to host and attend in-person events and community tabling.

Benefits

• Flexible Hours.
• Real Impact.
• Community-Driven.