GO Ambassador
Position Title: GO Ambassador (Part-Time, Seasonal)
Reports To: Director of Partnerships
Location: Remote within designated state/region
Duration: January 2025 - June 2025
Compensation: $20-25/hour
About GO Tutor Corps
GO Tutor Corps is a nonprofit organization providing high-impact tutoring and teacher residency programs to high-need schools across seven states. We partner with districts serving economically disadvantaged students to close achievement gaps and strengthen educational opportunities where they are needed most.
Position Overview
GO Ambassadors serve as local representatives of GO Tutor Corps, building awareness and generating partnership opportunities within their communities. This role is ideal for current Fellows, alumni, or community advocates who are passionate about educational equity and want to extend GO Tutor Corps' reach during our critical partner procurement season.
Primary Responsibilities
Community Engagement (Primary Focus)
- Attend 1-2 local education-related events per week (back-to-school nights, school fairs, nonprofit gatherings, community meetings, etc.)
- Staff information tables and engage educators, administrators, and community leaders
- Share GO Tutor Corps mission, program model, and partnership opportunities
- Distribute materials and answer general questions about the organization
Lead Generation & Intelligence Gathering
- Identify and track relevant community events, nonprofit gatherings, and educational forums in your region
- Collect contact information from interested district leaders, principals, and decision-makers
- Document conversations and pass qualified leads to VP of Partnerships for follow-up
- Serve as local eyes and ears on district priorities, budget cycles, and partnership receptivity
Optional: Event Creation
- Organize small-scale informational sessions or coffee chats with local educators (optional but encouraged)
- Coordinate attendance at district-hosted community events
Reporting
- Submit biweekly reports documenting events attended, contacts made, and partnership intelligence gathered
- Participate in biweekly check-ins with Director of Partnerships
Ideal Candidate Profile
Required:
- Deep familiarity with your local education landscape (current or former educators, Fellows, or active community members strongly preferred)
- Passion for GO Tutor Corps' mission of serving economically disadvantaged students
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-directed and proactive in identifying community engagement opportunities
- Reliable transportation to attend local events
- Availability for evening and occasional weekend events
Strongly Preferred:
- Current or former GO Tutor Corps Fellow
- Existing relationships with local schools, districts, or nonprofits
- Experience in community organizing, outreach, or sales
- Knowledge of Title I schools and high-need districts in your area
Geographic Priority Areas
We are actively recruiting Ambassadors in the following states and regions, with particular focus on communities serving our target 50 priority districts:
- Connecticut (Hartford region, New Haven, Bridgeport)
- New York (Capital region, Rochester, Buffalo, NYC suburbs)
- New Jersey (Newark, Camden, Trenton, Jersey City)
- Massachusetts (Boston, Springfield, Worcester)
- Washington DC/Virginia (DC, Alexandria, Arlington, Richmond)
- Pennsylvania (Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs)
- Louisiana (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport)
Multiple Ambassadors per state/region are welcome and encouraged.
Time Commitment & Compensation
Time Commitment: 8-10 hours per month (approximately 5 events per week)
Duration: January 2025 - June 2025 (partner procurement season)
Compensation: $20-25/hour
What We Provide
- Comprehensive training on GO Tutor Corps programs and partnership model
- All marketing materials, brochures, and branded items
- Direct partnership support and lead follow-up
- Access to Director of Partnerships for questions and strategic guidance
Success Metrics
Short-term: Number of events attended, community connections made, and qualified leads generated each month
Long-term: Contribution to successful partnership procurement and expansion goals
