External Affairs & Growth AssociateAbout Momentum Education

Momentum Education is a nonprofit focused on one outcome: helping first-generation, low-income students successfully transition to and complete post-secondary education that leads to a living-wage career. We do this through: SAT preparation, college and financial aid advising, and ongoing post-secondary support.

About the Role

This is a high-ownership, execution-heavy role responsible for driving Momentum Education’s external presence and supporting revenue growth.

You will work closely with the Executive Director and play a key role in:

Grant writing, fundraising support, and event planning and execution
Marketing and communications
Partner, alumni, and volunteer engagement

If you prefer working deeply on a single project over time, this role will not be a fit.

What You Will OwnGrants & Donor CommunicationSupport grant writing, submissions, and trackingDraft donor communications, including thank-you letters and updatesConduct research on prospective donors and funding opportunitiesMarketing & CommunicationsOwn execution of: Social media, Newsletter, and Website updatesCreate clear, compelling content that reflects Momentum’s mission and impactMaintain consistency and quality across all external communicationsAlumni & Volunteer EngagementSupport outreach and engagement of alumni networkHelp recruit, coordinate, and communicate with volunteersBuild systems to track and improve engagement over timePartnerships & External EngagementSupport relationships with corporate partners and external stakeholdersCoordinate and attend monthly field trips to corporate partners Represent Momentum Education professionally in external settingsEvents & Internal CoordinationHelp plan every four month Advisory Board meetingsSupport team meetings and internal coordinationEnsure all logistics and follow-through are handled with precisionWho You AreExperience

1–3 years of experience in nonprofit, education, marketing, or a related field
Experience with writing (grants, communications, or content creation) preferred

Required Skills

Exceptional written communication skills — this is a core requirement
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
High attention to detail
Comfort using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT or similar) to improve speed and quality of work

But more importantly…

You follow through, are reliable, and can meet deadlines
You take ownership and can work autonomously and independently
You are comfortable operating across multiple functions
You move quickly while maintaining quality
You leverage tools (including AI) to work faster and produce higher-quality output
You do not rely on AI blindly — you review, refine, and ensure accuracy

What Success Looks Like

Grants and donor communications are completed on time and at a high quality
Marketing and communications are consistent, clear, and professional
Events and partnerships run smoothly without last-minute issues
Alumni and volunteer engagement improves over time
The Executive Director can rely on you to execute without needing to follow up

Compensation & Structure

Salary: $50,000 – $60,000
Benefits: Company provided health, vision and dental insurance (small employee contribution required) | 10 PTO days | 11 Paid Holidays | 403(b) Retirement Plan, no company match
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Work Model: 4 days in-person and 1 day remote

How to Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to raj@momentumedu.org

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