Community Outreach & Youth Enrichment Specialist

Community Outreach & Youth Enrichment Specialist

Location:

In-person / CISCT Administrative Office / Austin, Texas

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to:

Director of Volunteer Engagement & Youth Enrichment Programs

Supervises:
May supervise volunteers, work-study students, interns, or VISTA members as appropriate

Salary: $4,166.67 ($50,000 / annual)

About Communities In Schools

Rooted in community for over 40 years, Communities In Schools of Central Texas (CISCT) is a sophisticated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Austin, Texas. Communities In Schools (CIS) is a national organization that ensures every student has what they need to realize their full potential in school and beyond. At CISCT, our mission is simple: surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Position Summary

The Community Outreach & Youth Enrichment Specialist is responsible for identifying agency-wide volunteer needs; recruiting, orienting and training volunteers; making appropriate site placements; supporting staff to utilize volunteers; maintaining the volunteer database; evaluating the volunteer program; and coordinating volunteer appreciation efforts to support CIS programs and further the organization's mission. This position frequently represents CIS of Central Texas in the community and serves as the primary contact for volunteer activities, including individuals, corporate and service groups, interns, and special events.

The Specialist is also responsible for summer programming, assisting with the design, coordination, and implementation of special events for students and families, incentive field trips, and youth development programs. In addition, this position will be responsible for developing and leading staff trainings related to youth enrichment topics and activities.

This is a full-time, in-person position based at Communities In Schools of Central Texas' St. Elmo office with frequent travel within the Central Texas 5-county region. The Specialist will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Community Outreach & Volunteer Engagement

• Collaborate with Program Support Services staff, campus teams, community partners, and volunteers to identify volunteer needs and opportunities that support student success and organizational goals.
• Develop and implement effective volunteer recruitment, onboarding, screening, placement, and retention strategies.
• Coordinate volunteer processing activities including applications, background checks, campus clearances, orientation, and placement.
• Manage volunteer databases and maintain accurate records of volunteer participation, hours, training completion, and engagement outcomes.
• Support the development, implementation, and expansion of volunteer programs, including Reading Buddies, Math Buddies, mentoring initiatives, university service-learning partnerships, and corporate volunteer opportunities.
• Coordinate and represent CIS at volunteer fairs, community outreach events, and recruitment opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison for volunteer inquiries and support campus staff in effectively utilizing volunteers.
• Assist with the creation, coordination, and implementation of volunteer trainings, onboarding materials, and resource guides.
• Regularly evaluate volunteer engagement efforts through surveys, feedback sessions, and data analysis to assess program impact and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare reports documenting volunteer engagement outcomes, participation trends, and program effectiveness.
• Assist with volunteer recognition initiatives, appreciation events, and retention strategies.
• Serve as an ambassador for CIS and promote volunteer opportunities throughout the community

Youth Enrichment Services

• Plan, coordinate, and implement youth enrichment activities, family engagement events, incentive programs, field trips, and out-of-school-time programming in collaboration with the Director.
• Coordinate and support Back-to-School events and other agency-wide student and family engagement initiatives.
• Host internal and external stakeholder input sessions to gather feedback, assess program effectiveness, and inform future youth enrichment programming.
• Design, implement, and evaluate youth enrichment activities that support academic achievement, social-emotional learning, career exploration, and positive youth development.
• Manage the Youth Enrichment Lending Library, supply inventory, activity kits, and distribution systems.
• Create and manage summer programming materials, activity resources, and supply kits.
• Coordinate reservations, vendors, contracts, transportation logistics, and event details for youth enrichment activities and field trips.
• Collect and analyze participant feedback, survey data, and student outcome measures to evaluate the extent, nature, and value of youth enrichment programs.
• Develop recommendations for program improvements based on data, stakeholder feedback, and emerging best practices.

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