Growth Associate | In-Person Community Workshop Facilitator

About Empowerly
Empowerly (Empowerly.com) is an education technology company that personalizes college and career counseling, with a mission to empower students to become the most successful version of themselves. 
We provide data-driven education technology, start up and research internship programs, and personalized counseling led by former college Admission Officers and experienced college counselors. We are a rapidly growing, mission-driven, and venture-backed company. It takes a unified team committed to our core values – collaboration, data driven, and empowerment – to achieve this goal and a fast-moving team committed to serving the needs of families.
Each student is holistically evaluated through our  Empowerly Score™ — the only predictive technology that can also quantify subjective material. Each student is offered a three-pronged approach to evaluate academics, essays, and extracurricular activities – providing them a 360-degree view of how to be competitive against other applicants.
We are a fully remote, global workforce focused on building world-class, college admissions advisory services and programs. 
About the Role
Empowerly is seeking a Growth Associate with a focus on In-person Community Workshop Facilitation to join our dynamic Growth team on a full-time basis. This role is designed for an individual who is deeply passionate about education and has a strong background in college admissions. The successful candidate will facilitate both engaging in-person and virtual group workshops on college admissions for high school students and contribute to content creation and research to further our educational goals.

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person and virtual group workshops on various topics related to college admissions, including application strategies, essay writing, financial aid, and more
• Utilize knowledge of the college admissions process to provide actionable advice to students and parents during workshops
• Collaborate with the internal team to develop compelling workshop content that aligns with our mission
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, tailoring messages to meet the needs of students from various backgrounds
• Maintain open and responsive communication with the internal team, providing timely updates, gathering feedback, and proactively addressing any coordination needs to ensure a streamlined process
• Contribute to the creation of educational blog posts, research articles, and other content that support Empowerly’s outreach and educational objectives
• Travel to in-person workshops throughout the Los Angeles area
• Work evening and weekend hours as events require

Qualifications

• Possess a BA/BS or advanced degree from an accredited college or university
• Possess bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with professional-level communication skills
• Possess 1-3 years of relevant experience in college admissions, counseling, or a related field
• Possess strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Able to travel for in-person workshops throughout the Los Angeles area
• Able to work evenings and weekends as events require

Desired Skills

• Proven track record of facilitating workshops or group presentations
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their educational goals
• Familiarity with the Los Angeles area and its educational landscape

The Growth Associate role is a full-time, exempt position working remotely. The hiring range for this role is $50,000 - $55,000 based on experience. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick days, and a 401k. In addition to our tangible benefits, Empowerly provides our people the opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive team environment.