Live Más Scholarship Coordinator

KFC Europe•Irvine, CA

2d•$72,000 - $78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At the Taco Bell Foundation, we believe in supporting the passions and dreams of our young people. We invest in America’s youth, ages 16-26, and help them pursue their educational goals and career aspirations – no matter what their unique passion. We leverage our scale and reach to convene the right partners and build impactful programs and experiences so these young people can confidently pursue their dream-career. Since 1992, the Foundation has reached more than 5 million young people across the country and has awarded more than $155 million in grants and scholarships, focused on education, mentorship and career readiness. About the Job: The Live Más Scholarship Support role assist in the coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Taco Bell Foundation’s flagship scholarship initiative. This role assists with scholarship operations, scholar communications, programming logistics, Summer of Connection support, and year-round “Beyond the Money” engagement serving 3,300+ current scholars and alumni. The position collaborates with internal teams, vendors, franchise partners, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless program execution and an exceptional scholar experience. This role reports to and supports the Head of Live Más Scholarship in advancing program goals, innovation, and long-term impact.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Policy, preferred
Ability to manage, prioritize and organize responsibilities across multiple projects (often with changing timelines and dependencies)
Strong technical and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail
Highly developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with strong presentation skills
Build positive relationship with Foundation team members cross-functionally as thought partners and contribute to stewarding Foundation team culture
Growing curiosity and understanding of key trends and best practices in youth, philanthropy programming, higher education
Proficiency knowledge in Microsoft Office (particularly PowerPoint), Google Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud
Willingness to travel

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of project management and community engagement experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and operational support to the Head of Live Más Scholarship, including coordination, vendor support, and community management.
Assist with inbox management by addressing scholar and school inquiries, drafting replies to common questions, and escalating as needed.
Maintain accurate records and reports in Salesforce, Excel, and other systems to ensure information is organized and up to date.
Assist with logistics for scholar programming, including webinars, virtual sessions, and in-person gatherings.
Support the scholarship disbursement process by monitoring requests, communicating with vendors, schools, and scholars, and providing updates to the Program Head.
Assist with key components of the annual scholarship cycle, including application launch tasks, review process coordination, and program communications.
Support the execution and promotion of Beyond the Money resources, workshops, and engagement programming.
Maintain timelines, checklists, and documentation to ensure smooth and consistent program operations.
Assist with small pilot initiatives by coordinating logistics, collecting feedback, and organizing learnings to support program improvements.
Support scholar engagement through regular communications, updates, and reminders that promote connection and awareness of opportunities.
Manage Scholar Connect platform activities, including posting updates, sharing resources, and coordinating with vendors as needed.
Collect and organize scholar stories, photos, and updates in Salesforce for use in content, spotlights, and reporting.
Support coordination, task guidance, and onboarding for interns or temporary program staff as needed.
Contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven team culture.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash,
Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name