Student Outreach Specialist

AmeriCorps; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award upon successful completion of service

Stipend

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a part-time Student Outreach Specialist in Wilmington, Delaware. The role involves engaging high school students to support their journey to college and career success. Responsibilities include facilitating workshops, tracking student engagement, and providing guidance on college applications. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and some college education.

Responsibilities

• Engage students through calls, texts, emails, and in-person conversations.
• Provide reminders about college applications and assist with FAFSA.
• Track student engagement and help plan workshops.
• Design outreach strategies to boost student involvement.

Skills

Communications

Writing/Editing

Youth Development

Teaching/Tutoring

Team Work

General Skills

Education

Education

Some college

Job description

Overview

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The Student Outreach Specialist will play a key role in supporting high school students on their journey to college and career success. The member will serve as a bridge between students and critical resources, ensuring they are informed, engaged, and supported through every step of the college application process.

Responsibilities

• The Student Outreach Coordinator will actively engage students through phone calls, texts, emails, and in-person conversations to encourage participation in workshops, events, and mentoring opportunities.
• Share timely reminders about important deadlines for college applications, financial aid, and scholarships, while also providing one-on-one and group support to guide students through applications, FAFSA, and other postsecondary planning steps.
• The member will track student engagement, follow up with those needing extra encouragement, and assist in planning and facilitating workshops on college readiness, financial literacy, and career exploration.
• In collaboration with staff, they will help design outreach strategies to boost student involvement and will serve as a positive, approachable resource for students as they transition from high school to their next chapter.

Program Benefits

Education award upon successful completion of service, Stipend.

Terms

Car recommended.

Service Areas

• Education
• Community Outreach
• Children/Youth

Skills

• Communications
• General Skills
• Writing/Editing
• Youth Development
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Team Work
• Education

Summary / Program Details

• Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National
• Program: Student Outreach Specialist
• Program Start/End Date: 10/01/2025 - 08/31/2026
• Work Schedule: Part Time
• Education level: Some college
• Age Requirement: Minimum: 17 Maximum: 60
• Program Locations: DELAWARE Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City
• Accepting Applications: From 10/01/2025 To 08/31/2026
• Contact: Olivia Terzian, 1313 North Market Street, Wilmington DE 19801, 4848899742, [e-mail]
• Listing ID: 127729

Employment type

• Part-time

Seniority level

• Entry level