Outreach Assistant (temporary, part-time)

RemoteRemotePart Time$18–$18 /hrPosted 8 hours agoHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

outreach
families
college access
education
diverse communities
organized
reliable
independent work
reporting tools

Nice to have

community engagement
customer-facing experience
bilingual
Spanish

Role summary

IDRA, a non-profit organization focused on educational equity, seeks a temporary Outreach Assistant for a 3-month period. This part-time role (5-10 hours/week) involves connecting with families to encourage participation in college access events. Responsibilities include conducting outreach via phone, email, and in-person methods, building community relationships, distributing materials, tracking efforts, and supporting event coordination. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfort with diverse communities, organization, reliability, and prior outreach or customer-facing experience. Bilingual (English-Spanish) skills are a plus.

Duration: 3 months (with potential for extension)

Hours: 5-10 hours per week (up to 10 hours/week during the first month)

Pay: $18/hour

IDRA is an independent, non-profit organization led by Celina Moreno, J.D. Our mission is to achieve equal educational opportunity for every child through strong public schools that prepare all students to access and succeed in college.

We are seeking a motivated and community-oriented outreach assistant to support recruitment efforts for our monthly IDRA Education CAFEs for College Access events. This short-term role focuses on connecting with families and encouraging participation in small-group conversations centered on education and college access.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct outreach to recruit families for IDRA Education CAFEs for College Access sessions (phone calls, emails, in-person engagement and community networking)
Build and maintain relationships with community members and partner organizations
Assist in identifying and engaging a minimum of three to four families per session
Distribute outreach materials and share information about upcoming events
Track outreach efforts and participation using simple reporting tools
Support event coordination as needed

Qualifications

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable engaging with diverse communities
Organized and reliable, with the ability to work independently
Prior outreach, community engagement or customer-facing experience preferred
Bilingual (English-Spanish) skills are a plus, but not required

Additional Information

This is a flexible, part-time role with heavier hours in the first month to support initial recruitment efforts. There is potential for the position to be extended based on program needs and performance.

To Apply

To apply, submit your completed application form, resume and your availability. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

IDRA is an equal opportunity employer.

Originally posted on Himalayas

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