California Partnerships & Coalition Coordinator

Sacbar; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Flexible Spending Account

Life & Disability Insurance

Professional Development Budget

Job summary

The Campaign for College Opportunity seeks a highly organized, relationship-driven Partnership Coordinator to strengthen our network of students, advocates, educators, institutions, and community partners across California. This full-time hybrid role involves 30–40% travel, with a preference for Sacramento-based candidates.

You will work across policy, research, communications, development, and operations to activate partnerships, support coalition engagement, and advance higher education

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in higher education, advocacy, organizing, coalition management, student engagement, leadership development, community engagement, public policy, or related field.
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.
• Experience organizing events, workshops, trainings, meetings, or community engagement activities.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate coalition meetings, events, communications and partner engagement across statewide coalitions.
• Organize meetings, trainings, briefings, and convenings with Campaign partners and stakeholders.
• Translate coalition priorities into coordinated activities and action with staff and partners.
• Expand opportunities for students to inform and participate in advocacy and policy work.
• Track participation, engagement, and deliverables for learning, evaluation, and funder reporting.
• Improve partner and student experience and engagement practices.

Skills

Relationship-building

Event coordination

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Coalition management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

CRM/Database

SharePoint/Planner

Job description

The Campaign for College Opportunity seeks a highly organized, relationship-driven Partnership Coordinator to strengthen our network of students, advocates, educators, institutions, and community partners across California. This full-time hybrid role involves 30–40% travel, with a preference for Sacramento-based candidates.

You will work across policy, research, communications, development, and operations to activate partnerships, support coalition engagement, and advance higher education