Reengagement Specialist

Partner for Rural Impact's (PRI)
work began more than 30 years ago with a place-based partnership in Appalachian Kentucky, where we’ve shown demographics don’t have to determine destiny. Today, we partner with rural leaders and allies across the country to share that work and build local partnerships that put young people on a path to economic mobility. 

Position Summary 

The Reengagement Specialist is a full-time, grant-funded position supporting Partners for Rural Impact’s (PRI) East Texas Opportunity Youth initiative. Reporting to the Director of Opportunity Youth, the Reengagement Specialist works to reconnect young adults ages 16–24 who are disconnected from education or employment and supports students at risk of disengaging from school, in accordance with grant eligibility requirements. The Reengagement Specialist provides individualized student success coaching, facilitates workshops, and connects participants with resources and opportunities that support high school completion and successful transitions to postsecondary education, training, and employment. Working collaboratively with partner school districts, families, and community organizations, the Reengagement Specialist helps strengthen student engagement, persistence, and long-term success. 
 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements of the position are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, with regular and predictable attendance essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Participant Engagement, Coaching & Success: 

• Provide individualized and small group coaching to strengthen participant attendance, engagement, goal setting, and overall success 

• Assist participants in developing individualized action plans, addressing barriers, and making progress toward education, training, and employment goals 

• Conduct outreach and support participant recruitment, enrollment, retention, and ongoing engagement 

• Promote youth voice and create opportunities for participants to contribute to program planning and continuous improvement 

Program Delivery & Student Development: 

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate workshops focused on personal development, life skills, leadership, and college and career readiness 

• Connect participants with educational pathways, workforce training, employment opportunities, and other resources that support their goals 

• Monitor participant progress and provide ongoing follow-up to encourage successful transitions and sustained engagement 

Partnership & Resource Coordination: 

• Collaborate with partner school districts to identify eligible participants, coordinate services, and support student success 

• Engage families, community organizations, and other stakeholders, as appropriate, to address participant needs and support achievement of individual goals 

• Develop and maintain knowledge of available community resources and coordinate referrals with established service providers 

Documentation, Compliance & Continuous Improvement: 

• Maintain accurate and timely participant records, service documentation, and progress updates in accordance with organizational and grant requirements 

• Assist with collecting participant feedback, tracking program outcomes, and compiling information to support grant reporting and continuous improvement 

• Maintain confidentiality of participant information and refer needs requiring specialized assistance to the Director of Opportunity Youth or an appropriate professional 

• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and continuous improvement activities to strengthen program effectiveness 

• Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist and support in the attainment of our mission 
   

Position Location & Schedule 

This position is designated as an onsite position in Diboll, TX and requires work to be performed at the assigned work location during Partners for Rural Impact’s (PRI) regular business hours. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET. This position may occasionally require work during the early morning, evening, or weekend hours to support events, training, meetings, and business or program needs.
 

This is a 12-month, year-round position. Employees in this role follow PRI’s work schedule and holiday calendar and are expected to work during periods when the assigned school district is not in session, unless otherwise approved. Regular, reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of this position. Remote or hybrid work is not a standard arrangement for this role.  

Travel may be required to support business and program operations, including meetings, trainings, conferences, and other organizational events. Travel may be local, regional, or national and may include occasional overnight stays, depending on business needs. 

Minimum Qualifications 
 

Education required to ensure success in this position: 

• Associate’s degree in education, human services, social work, community development or related field required 

Experience required to ensure success in this position: 

• Three years of relevant experience in youth development, student support, education, community engagement, resource navigation, or a related field 

• Experience collaborating with schools, families, or community organizations 

• Experience coordinating activities, workshops, or participant services 

Special skills, knowledge and abilities: 

• Ability to build supportive relationships with young people, families, school staff, and community partners 

• Understanding of rural communities and barriers faced by first-generation and low-income youth 

• Ability to facilitate workshops and provide student success coaching 

• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and follow-up skills 

• Ability to maintain accurate records, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines 

• Ability to work independently on assigned activities and collaboratively within a team 

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and electronic recordkeeping 

• Commitment to students from diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds 

• Familiarity with Deep East Texas resources 

• Bilingual English and Spanish skills preferred 

License, certification, or registration necessary: 

• Must have access to reliable transportation 

• Successfully complete pre-employment background check 

Physical requirements: 

• Ability to accurately communicate and exchange information with partners, stakeholders, and/or meeting participants 

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs 

• Ability to operate standard office equipment and computer software programs 

• Ability to travel independently by car and plane both locally and nationally 

Environmental conditions: 

• Work in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities 

• Routine school, community, or office environment with interruptions and noise due to frequent visitors and activities 

• Regular travel to meetings and service locations

Additional Company Information  

PRI offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, and health needs of you and your family. 

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. 

• Flexible spending accounts, plus an employee assistance program. 

• Life and long-term disability insurance and retirement plan. 

• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays, in addition to paid parental leave. 

• Tuition assistance and professional development for employees. 

Partners for Rural Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.