The SSCCC is seeking a proactive and strategic Communications and Engagement Coordinator with extensive experience in outreach, relationship-building, and leadership development. This role is pivotal in expanding our membership base, fostering student leadership, and driving impactful advocacy campaigns.

• Develop and implement comprehensive outreach and recruitment strategies targeting student communities affected by educational policies.
• Create and deploy effective communication materials and strategies tailored to engage diverse student populations.
• Coordinate college-to-college outreach, phone campaigns, and social media initiatives to expand SSCCC participation and maintain relationships with current members.
• Cultivate strong relationships among members and regions to promote ownership and commitment to SSCCC initiatives.
• Identify and cultivate emerging student leaders within the organization.
• Collaborate with SSCCC Board members to organize workshops, training sessions, and strategic meetings that empower students as critical thinkers and change agents.
• Support ongoing leadership development through coaching and capacity-building activities.
• Contribute to the development and execution of issue-oriented campaigns aligned with SSCCC’s long-term goals.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of student contacts and track metrics related to member involvement.
• Represent SSCCC at collaborative meetings, coalitions, and community forums as needed.
• Supervise and mentor student interns to support their professional growth.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a community organizer, demonstrating measurable outcomes such as membership growth, leadership development, and campaign success.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to foster collaboration and teamwork within diverse communities.
• Proficiency in designing and facilitating workshops and training sessions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competence, active listening ability, patience, and humor.
• Proficiency in leveraging social media platforms and digital communication strategies to engage and mobilize diverse audiences effectively.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet organizational needs and community engagement opportunities.

SSCCC provides medical, dental, and vision paid at 100% for the employee. Paidholidays, vacation, and a competitive salary based on experience.

SSCCC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants foremployment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard torace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.