Community Outreach & Enrollment Specialist - Houston

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus opportunities

Hybrid schedule

Full benefits package

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions seeks a Community Outreach & Enrollment Specialist in Houston to drive outreach, eligibility guidance, and enrollment support. You will work on-site with a hybrid schedule, developing partnerships with schools, community centers, and youth programs while guiding applicants through the enrollment process.

The role requires a 2-year degree and experience in outreach or related fields, with strong data-entry skills and the ability to travel within the county.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2-year degree required (Bachelor’s preferred).
• Experience in community outreach, youth engagement, sales, customer service, recruiting, or similar fields.
• Strong comfort with online systems, digital communication, and data entry.
• Ability to work independently with strong follow-through and time management.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel daily within your assigned county.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and eligibility preparation for program enrollment.
• Application conversion, follow-up, and documentation throughout the enrollment process.
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools, youth programs, community centers, and local organizations.
• Coordinate events, presentations, and outreach activities to reach target populations.
• Maintain accurate data in digital systems and ensure timely reporting.
• Meet monthly activity minimums and contribute to enrollment and arrivals.

Education

Associate degree / 2-year degree

Community outreach experience

Sales / customer service background

Recruiting experience

Data entry and digital systems

Time management and independent work

Valid driver’s license and travel within county

Job description

Community Outreach & Enrollment Specialist - Houston

• 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.

We 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.


• Follow up quickly with every lead to maintain momentum.

Application Conversion, Follow‑Up & Documentation

• Guide prospective applicants step‑by‑step until they are ready to begin their application.


• Maintain consistent contact with your pipeline through calls, texts, emails, and face‑to‑face meetings.


• Keep thorough and timely notes in all required online systems.


• Ensure applicants understand expectations, deadlines, and next steps.


• Support the team in achieving high conversion from leads → applicants → arrivals.

Accountability, Technology & Performance Standards

This is a goal‑driven role with clear expectations, including:

• Meeting monthly activity minimums (events, partnerships, lead interactions)


• Maintaining accurate and timely data in digital systems


• Following eligibility and documentation guidelines


• Supporting monthly enrollment and arrival outcomes


• Maintaining professional communication with partners, applicants, and families

Your success is measured by both your outreach activity and the quality of your follow‑through.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2‑year degree required (Bachelor’s preferred)


• Experience in community outreach, youth engagement, sales, customer service, recruiting, or similar fields.


• Strong comfort with online systems, digital communication, and data entry.


• Ability to work independently with strong follow‑through and time management.


• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel daily within your assigned county.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism at all times.

Compensation

• Monthly incentive/bonus opportunities based on individual and team performance


• Hybrid schedule - field, remote, and some office-based work


• Full benefits package

This is an individual contributor role and does not have any direct reports. The position may from time to time be required to support work in other regions. Domestic travel of approximately 20–30% may be required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Extensive standing, and sitting and continuous computer, phone, and deskwork required. Work will be primarily in a defined office environment with specified hours. Will require one on one and group interaction with individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds. Must be available for occasional out of office meetings, conferences, training, and other events as needed.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand‑driven workforce solutions.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.