External Affairs Strategist

Robinhood; Washington, Menlo Park (District of Columbia, CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity ownership

401(k) matching

Bonus opportunities

Catered meals

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC seeks an External Affairs Strategist to lead financial education and sustainability programs. You will partner with Communications, Government Affairs, Legal, and Product to plan, deliver, and measure initiatives that educate 1 million people by 2030 and advance ESG disclosures.

You will manage partnerships with nonprofits and foundations, oversee budgets and contracting, and build scalable operating processes in a fast-paced, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in community affairs, financial education/literacy programs, nonprofit partnerships, corporate social impact, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing external partnerships with nonprofits, foundations, or community organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of the company's financial education programs.
• Manage relationships with financial education partners and ensure program delivery.
• Expand partnerships with Money Drills partner universities.
• Advance partnership strategy with cross-functional programming and storytelling.
• Track, measure, and report program metrics to stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, onboarding, contracting, invoicing, and planning trackers.
• Draft briefing documents and partner-facing materials on short timelines.
• Align community programming with company priorities with Government Affairs, Communications, and Legal/Compliance.
• Develop scalable processes for program operations and ESG disclosures.

Skills

External partnerships management

Program management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you're ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We're looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. the company isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We're a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

the company's International Government and External Affairs (IGEA) team drives the company's engagement with regulators, policymakers, and external stakeholders across our global markets, while also building the programs and partnerships that connect the company's mission — democratizing finance for all — to the communities we serve. IGEA sits within Legal, Compliance & Corporate Affairs (LCCA) and works cross-functionally with Government Affairs, Communications, Legal, and Product teams worldwide.

We're looking for an External Affairs Strategist to help lead the company's financial education and sustainability programs. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for someone who wants to build and run programs that connect the company's mission to tangible community impact. You will partner closely with the Communications, Government Affairs, Marketing, Product, and Legal teams to plan, deliver, and measure the company's financial-literacy initiatives, such as the company Money Drills (the company's financial education program for athletes and students) and Readiness (the company's financial education program for military service members). This role will be crucial in enabling the company to achieve its ambitious goal to educate 1 million people through structured, classroom settings by 2030 through the aforementioned programs as well as through organizations like the Council on Economic Education and other K-12 partnerships. You will also support the business in managing the company's sustainability program, administering GHG emissions measurement and corporate disclosures in consultation with our corporate legal team.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA, New York, NY, and Washington, DC offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

At the company, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

What you’ll do

• Own the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of the company's financial education programs (e.g., the company Money Drills, Readiness, K-12 programming)

• Manage and maintain relationships with existing financial education partners, ensuring strong day-to-day partner engagement and program delivery

• Expand our portfolio of financial education partnerships and Money Drills partner universities

• Advance financial education partnership strategy through cross-functional programming and storytelling that connects the company's mission to tangible community impact

• Track, measure, and report on program metrics to demonstrate impact and effectiveness to internal and external stakeholders

• Manage relevant budget lines, new partner onboarding (including contract negotiation), vendor/partner invoicing, and planning trackers for financial education programs

• Draft concise briefing documents, program updates, and partner-facing materials on quick turnarounds

• Partner closely with Government Affairs, Communications, and Legal/Compliance to align community programming with company-wide priorities and messaging

• Build sustainable, scalable processes for financial education program operations as the function matures

• Support the company's ESG/sustainability disclosures and reporting activities by working with key internal stakeholders and external partners

What you bring

• 4-6 years of experience in community affairs, financial education/literacy programs, nonprofit partnerships, corporate social impact, or a related field

• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting external partnerships with nonprofits, foundations, or community organizations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with close attention to detail and timely responses

• Strong program and project-management skills; able to run multiple workstreams in coordination with staff, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional partners in a fast-paced environment

• Comfort with ambiguity and a self-starter mentality; able to build and refine programs and processes from the ground up

• Experience internally tracking and externally reporting on program metrics/impact

• A low ego, collaborative operating style, and a genuine passion for the company's mission of expanding financial access

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.

• Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.

• Top Tier benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.

• Access to the the company Employee Fund that gives eligible US employees the opportunity to invest in a private employee fund that provides exposure to the company Ventures funds.

• Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee, technical or not.

• Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.

• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.

• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!

• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range:

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$94,000—$110,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$8