Community Outreach & Enrollment Specialist - Corpus

Equus; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus is seeking a Community Outreach & Enrollment Specialist for a hybrid role based in the Corpus Christi, TX area. The position on-site at Gary Job Corps in San Marcos, TX with a hybrid schedule involves engaging with schools, youth organizations, and local businesses to promote enrollment and provide eligibility guidance.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in a related field and at least two years of experience, along with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for helping young

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field.
• Two years of related experience.
• Strong interpersonal and public engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the program in the community across schools, events, centers, and local organizations.
• Guide prospective students through early enrollment steps, ensuring understanding of requirements and timely completion.
• Build partnerships with schools and community groups to promote enrollment opportunities.
• Lead outreach events, info sessions, and tabling activities.

Skills

Community outreach

Enrollment guidance

Lead generation

Eligibility assessment

Education

Associate’s degree in human services or related field

Job description

Community Outreach & Enrollment Specialist - Corpus

• Full-time
• Job Title: Community Outreach & Enrollment Specialist (930946)
• State Location: TX

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

This position works on site at Gary Job Corps in San Marcos, Tx with a hybrid schedule. A minimum of an Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, and two years related experience.

We are looking for a community‑minded professional who enjoys meeting new people, building relationships, and helping young adults take meaningful steps toward their future. This role blends field outreach, eligibility guidance, case follow‑up, and structured performance expectations.

You will represent our program throughout your assigned county — at schools, events, community centers, local businesses, youth organizations, and anywhere young adults gather. You'll also guide prospective students through the early stages of enrollment, ensuring they understand program requirements and complete all needed steps accurately and on time.

This is a hybrid position:time in the field, time online, and time working remotely.
Your work directly contributes to monthly enrollment and arrival outcomes.

Community Outreach, Engagement & Partnerships

• Build and maintain ongoing partnerships with schools, youth programs, community centers, social service agencies, local businesses, etc.
• Participate in, and often lead, outreach events, presentations, info sessions, tabling, festivals, and community fairs.
• Maintain a consistent monthly outreach schedule and meet required activity levels.
• Promote opportunities to underserved and underrepresented groups in your area.

Lead Generation & Eligibility Preparation

• Introduce the program to young adults and help them determine if they meet basic eligibility criteria (age, income background, education status, etc.).
• Maintain strict confidentiality and privacy when collecting personal information.
• Accurately enter new leads into tracking systems and ensure they are complete, valid, and documented.
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