College Advising Sales + Community Engagement
Jovie · NAMER
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- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $41,600 / year
- NAMER
Job highlights
- Build local pipeline for college/career advising.
- Engage families and community partners.
- Represent Pathfinders at community events.
- Flexible, part-time role with impact.
- Earn $20/hour plus commission.
About the role
Community Engagement Specialist
Make a Local Impact. One Family at a Time.
Do you love chatting with other parents at school events, community fairs, or coffee shops? Ever found yourself offering advice about college planning—or wishing families had better guidance before making expensive decisions?
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.
What You’ll Do
- 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
You’ll Thrive in This Role If You:
- 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
Flexible Hours. Real Impact. Community-Driven.
Pathfinders has helped families save over $120 million in college costs by focusing on career-first planning that makes sense financially and emotionally. This role gives you the opportunity to bring that message directly to families who need it—before costly mistakes are made.
Let’s make college planning clearer, smarter, and more affordable.
Additional Details:
- 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
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Key skills/competency
- Community Engagement Specialist
- Lead Generation
- Relationship Building
- Community Outreach
- Partnership Development
- Event Planning
- Communication
- Networking
- Customer Relationship Management
- Mission-Driven Work
Skills & topics
- Community Engagement Specialist
- Lead Generation
- Relationship Management
- Community Outreach
- Partnership Development
- Event Planning
- College Advising
- Career Planning
- Sales
- Part-Time
- Remote
- US-based
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight community engagement, lead generation, and relationship management skills relevant to a Community Engagement Specialist role.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for helping families with college planning and your understanding of community dynamics.
- Network effectively: Leverage your existing community connections and demonstrate your ability to build new partnerships for Pathfinders.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to share examples of how you've built trust, managed relationships, and driven engagement in community settings.
- Emphasize flexibility and impact: Clearly communicate your availability for part-time, flexible hours and your motivation to make a difference.
Technical preparation
Familiarize with college application process.,Practice active listening and empathetic communication.,Develop a database for tracking contacts.,Research local community organizations.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you built community trust.,How do you initiate conversations with strangers?,Share an experience managing multiple follow-ups.,Discuss your motivation for making community impact.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the compensation for a Community Engagement Specialist at Pathfinders?
- The Community Engagement Specialist role at Pathfinders offers $20 per hour plus commission, with a maximum of 20 hours per week. This structure allows for both a stable base pay and the opportunity to earn more based on performance.
- Is the Community Engagement Specialist role remote or on-site?
- This role is primarily remote, requiring US-based candidates. However, it does require willingness to host and attend in-person events and community tabling within your local area to build relationships and generate leads.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Community Engagement Specialist?
- Key responsibilities include generating and nurturing leads through community outreach, building local partnerships, engaging with parents and families about college and career planning, and representing Pathfinders at various community events.
- What kind of person thrives in this Community Engagement Specialist role?
- This role is ideal for natural connectors who enjoy building trust and starting conversations. It suits individuals comfortable with lead generation and relationship management, who enjoy being active in the community and are motivated by making a difference.
- How does Pathfinders help families with college planning?
- Pathfinders focuses on a career-first planning approach to make college more affordable and financially sensible. They have helped families save significant amounts by guiding them toward informed decisions before costly mistakes are made.
- What is the work arrangement for the Community Engagement Specialist position?
- The work arrangement is part-time, flexible, and community-driven. While the role is remote based, it requires active participation in local, in-person events and community tabling.