Student Engagement Specialist
About The Position
The Student Engagement Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and growing the San Antonio Food Bank's Student Engagement Program. This position serves as the primary liaison between the Food Bank and educational institutions, creating meaningful service, learning, and career development opportunities for students of all ages. The Student Engagement coordinator will cultivate partnerships with schools, colleges, universities, and community organizations to provide engaging experiences that support the Food Bank's mission while fostering civic engagement, workforce development, and the next generation of nonprofit leaders. This position oversees programs ranging from youth volunteer initiatives to graduate-level field placements and is responsible for creating sustainable pathways for students to engage with the Food Bank throughout their educational journey.
Requirements
- College degree in relevant fields such as education, social work, non-profit management, logistics, business administration (or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience)
- 1-2 years of experience in coordinating volunteers, managing student groups or programs, direct education, non-profit management, workforce development, or other related fields.
- Demonstrated ability to speak publicly, present, and deliver clear instructions to large, diverse groups.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and experience utilizing databases or CRM software.
- Must have access to reliable transportation.
- Must be able to work some non-traditional hours. This schedule includes a rotating Saturday daytime and a Wednesday evening shift.
Nice To Haves
- Youth program development experience
- Social services and outreach awareness experience
- Safety training and active certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, or occupational safety standards.
- Leadership skills and experience, specifically tailored to group leadership, school age children or young adults.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive Student Engagement Program.
- Develop annual goals, program outcomes, and evaluation metrics.
- Create standardized processes, policies, and educational materials for all student engagement opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with learning institutions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all student partnership inquiries.
- Identify new opportunities to expand educational partnerships throughout the region.
- Collaborate with internal departments to identify project opportunities for students.
- Facilitate communication between students, supervisors, faculty, and staff.
- Recruit, interview, and place students in meaningful assignments across Food Bank departments.
- Match student interests and academic requirements with organizational needs.
- Coordinate onboarding, orientation, scheduling, and required documentation.
- Monitor student progress and provide ongoing support.
- Ensure placements provide valuable learning experiences while meeting organizational goals.
- Track participation data and program outcomes.
- Collect participant and partner feedback.
- Prepare reports demonstrating program impact.
- Recommend improvements based on data and best practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
