Senior Community Engagement Coordinator, Charlotte

CodePath is a national non-profit that is reprogramming higher education to create the most diverse generation of software engineers, CTOs, and founders. We deliver industry-vetted courses and career support centered on the needs of Black, Latino/a, Indigenous, and low-income students. Our students train with senior engineers, intern at top companies, and rise together to become the tech leaders of tomorrow. As of 2023, we've served 10,000 students a year nationwide, and we plan to scale up to ~100,000 students a year by 2028.

Founded in 2017, CodePath has taught over 26,000 students and delivered courses across over 110 universities. We are supported by some of the largest and most well-respected organizations, including Amazon, Andreessen Horowitz, Blue Meridian Partners, Comcast, Google, JP Morgan Chase, Knight Foundation, Meta, New Profit, and Salesforce, among others. In 2024, CodePath was recognized as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Education by Fast Company.

 

About the Role

Location: Remote, U.S. – Charlotte, NC Area Residence Required for In-Person Events as Needed

Role Type: FTE

Reports To: Community Engagement Manager, Miami

Compensation: $65,000 to $85,000 per year

CodePath is at an inflection point as we launch our 5-year strategic plan to scale our organization in its next phase of exponential growth in order to increase our impact from 10,000 students to 100,000 students served annually. Charlotte is a pivotal city for expansion, representing a significant opportunity to extend our impact in the region. This next growth phase will fuel a sustainable regional ecosystem, drawing in employers, students, university partners, and funders to establish a regional flywheel effect.

To accomplish this, we are hiring a Senior Community Engagement Coordinator (SCEC) in Charlotte to join our growing team. In this role, the SCEC will focus on driving student enrollment, engagement, and long-term involvement in CodePath’s E3 Program—a unique blend of technical coursework, collaborative learning, and career development support. You will play a pivotal part in leading all community engagement efforts, including student outreach, marketing, communications, and event planning, to foster a dynamic and supportive student ecosystem. 

As a core member of the CodePath E3 Program launch team in Charlotte, this is a unique opportunity to create a vibrant, engaged, and thriving community of CodePath E3 Scholars. The SCEC will collaborate closely with university stakeholders, student leaders, and industry partners to build awareness, increase student participation, and ensure the success of CodePath programs in the Charlotte area.

Read about our E3 Program here: https://www.codepath.org/e3

 

Key Activities 

Community Engagement & Program Promotion

• Implement and oversee strategies to raise awareness and recruit students into CodePath’s E3 Program, Connected Classrooms, and for-credit courses in the Charlotte area

• Build relationships with university departments, student organizations, non-profits, and other key influencers to drive program awareness and recruit students

• Coordinate information sessions, workshops, and presentations to share program details with students, promoting the benefits and opportunities of joining CodePath

Fostering Student Community

• Work closely with CodePath E3 Program Pod Leaders to support weekly study sessions and facilitate community-building activities

• Oversee and actively manage the CodePath Charlotte (CLT) Discord community, ensuring it remains a vibrant and interactive space for students

• Develop and distribute bi-weekly newsletters via our CRM to keep students informed and engaged with the program and events

• Monitor and identify at-risk students, provide tailored support, and facilitate small-group check-ins to ensure retention and student success

Industry & Corporate Engagement

• Cultivate partnerships with corporate sponsors and industry leaders, facilitating site visits, "Ask the Expert" sessions, mentorship programs, and other career development activities

• Collaborate with career centers to offer mock interviews, resume workshops, and intern