College Access Coordinator - Richmond Promise

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-focused organization is seeking a passionate College Access Coordinator to enhance educational opportunities for Richmond youth. This role is pivotal in developing outreach strategies and engaging with students and families to promote college access and success. You will be instrumental in building partnerships with local schools and organizations, creating impactful programming, and fostering a college-going culture. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the community and have a strong background in education and community organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you to contribute to meaningful change.

Benefits

Training

Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Childcare Assistance

Health Coverage

Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Qualifications

• Experience in community organization and education is essential.
• Strong counseling skills to support students and families.

Responsibilities

• Develop outreach strategies to increase scholarship awareness.
• Manage college awareness programs for K-12 students.

Skills

Counseling

Community Organization

General Skills

Team Work

Education

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

Job description

College Access Coordinator - Richmond Promise

Launched in January 2016, the Richmond Promise is a community-wide college scholarship fund and college success initiative to build a college graduating culture in Richmond, CA. The Richmond Promise scholarship is made possible by a 10-year, $35 million seed-investment from the Chevron Corporation’s Environmental and Community Investment Agreement with the City of Richmond. The Richmond Promise is a 501c3 charitable organization with institutional partnerships with the City of Richmond, WCCUSD, Contra Costa College, University of California, and California State University systems.

Mission: We see a day when all children in Richmond have access to high quality education, excel from high school to higher education, attain a postsecondary degree or certification, thrive in the field of their choice, and become a leader of positive change in their community and the world.

Goals:

1. Increase the number of students, particularly who are low-income and first in their family to go to college, who are exposed to college resources, role models, and experiences throughout K-16.
2. Successfully transition to an accredited university/college directly from high school.
3. Successfully transfer from community college to a 4-year university.
4. Complete an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or career + technical education.

Member Duties: VISTA member will build capacity and help advance the mission of the Richmond Promise by supporting the development of an effective outreach strategy to increase awareness and access to the Richmond Promise scholarship and build a college-graduation culture throughout the City of Richmond. The VISTA member will also help develop and manage college awareness programming at the K-12 level, including Financial Aid Access and College-Going Conversations with Richmond Youth, as well as engage parents in the community to build a parent volunteer wing. Develop a communications & outreach plan to increase awareness and access to financial aid among Richmond parents and families. Build sustainable community-based institutional partnerships with schools and community-based organizations within the Richmond Community to develop a comprehensive financial aid campaign to increase access to state and federal dollars for college.

Program Benefits: Training, Living Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Childcare assistance if eligible, Health Coverage*, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend.

Skills:
Counseling, Community Organization, General Skills, Team Work, Education.

Program Start/End Date: 03/10/2025 - 03/09/2026

Work Schedule: Full Time

Age Requirement:
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations: CALIFORNIA San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose