External Affairs and Growth Associate

Momentum Education is a nonprofit focused on helping first-generation, low-income students transition to and complete post-secondary education. The External Affairs and Growth Associate will drive the organization's external presence and support revenue growth through grant writing, marketing, and partner engagement. Responsibilities Support grant writing, submissions, and tracking Draft donor communications, including thank-you letters and updates Conduct research on prospective donors and funding opportunities Own execution of: Social media, Newsletter, and Website updates Create clear, compelling content that reflects Momentum’s mission and impact Maintain consistency and quality across all external communications Support outreach and engagement of alumni network Help recruit, coordinate, and communicate with volunteers Build systems to track and improve engagement over time Support relationships with corporate partners and external stakeholders Coordinate and attend monthly field trips to corporate partners Represent Momentum Education professionally in external settings Help plan every four month Advisory Board meetings Support team meetings and internal coordination Ensure all logistics and follow-through are handled with precision Skills 1–3 years of experience in nonprofit, education, marketing, or a related field 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 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 Experience with writing (grants, communications, or content creation) 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 Company Overview Momentum Education provides underserved students with in-school learning, mentorship, scholarships, and life-changing summer opportunities. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is