Sootchy Learning Exchange is hiring a Director of Grassroots Engagement (contract) who will lead grassroots outreach and community engagement, building relationships with community leaders, schools, government agencies, and other stakeholders. The role pays $90,000–$125,000 plus bonus and stock. This is a hybrid role. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

Director of Grassroots Engagement at Sootchy Learning Exchange Employment Type: Contract Location: Los Angeles, CA / Hybrid with Travel Compensation: $90,000-$125,000 a combination of salary, bonus and stock About Sootchy Learning Exchange Sootchy Learning Exchange is focused on expanding access to educational opportunities and helping communities connect families, students, businesses, community organizations, and public-sector partners with resources that support education and long-term financial opportunity. Building on Sootchy's mission of helping families prepare the next generation for educational success without the burden of excessive student debt, we believe meaningful change begins at the community level. Position Overview The Director of Grassroots Engagement will lead Sootchy Learning Exchange's grassroots outreach and community engagement efforts. This individual will be responsible for building relationships with community leaders, local organizations, businesses, schools, government agencies, and other stakeholders to expand awareness, participation, and support for Sootchy's programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly connected, comfortable working directly within communities, and capable of turning relationships into organized grassroots initiatives. This role combines community organizing, partnership development, event coordination, communications, and program execution. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, businesses, schools, nonprofit organizations, municipal leaders, government agencies, and other local stakeholders. Identify community leaders, advocates, volunteers, and organizations that can help expand Sootchy Learning Exchange's presence and impact. Plan and execute grassroots outreach campaigns designed to increase community awareness, engagement, and participation. Organize community meetings, educational programs, workshops, outreach events, and other local activations. Represent Sootchy Learning Exchange at community events, meetings, conferences, and public gatherings. Build grassroots networks within targeted cities, neighborhoods, and communities. Develop outreach strategies tailored to the needs and characteristics of individual communities. Coordinate communications, educational materials, social media, and other messaging supporting grassroots initiatives. Work with internal teams to ensure community feedback is incorporated into programs, messaging, and outreach strategy. Identify potential strategic partnerships and introduce opportunities for collaboration with Sootchy leadership. Recruit, organize, and support community ambassadors, volunteers, and grassroots advocates where appropriate. Track outreach activity, relationships, events, participation, and other key measures of grassroots engagement. Help develop scalable processes and best practices that can be replicated as Sootchy expands into additional communities and markets. For the Director level, help develop the roadmap for regional and ultimately national grassroots outreach and community partnerships. Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is naturally comfortable bringing people together and building trust across different communities. A strong candidate will have experience in grassroots organizing, community outreach, nonprofit programs, education, government affairs, public affairs, community relations, political or civic organizing, partnership development, or field operations. You may be a good fit if you: Have strong existing relationships within local communities or know how to build them quickly. Enjoy meeting people and developing genuine long-term relationships. Understand how local communities, governments, businesses, schools, and nonprofit organizations work together. Are comfortable organizing events and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Can take a broad objective and translate it into a practical community outreach plan. Are highly org