Community Engagement Coordinator

Job Title: Community Engagement Coordinator

Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota, office-based or hybrid, be willing to travel regularly within the country

Salary: $47,250 - 57,750 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience

Basis: Permanent: full-time, part-time or flexible

Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the US

The role

We are looking to appoint a Community Engagement Coordinator to join the Raspberry Pi Foundation's US team to help grow the reach and impact of our education-focused initiatives in the United States. 

Reporting to the Marketing and Events Manager, the Community Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with educators, schools, libraries, museums, and youth-serving organizations. Your work will directly contribute to raising awareness of our programs and supporting their growth. 

We are looking for someone who has experience of working in event coordination, networking, and outreach with an understanding of the US education landscape. You will help coordinate online and in-person activities, including booths at conferences, educator training, info-sessions, and student-facing events. You will develop outreach plans, work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including colleagues in our other markets, and execute successful events will be essential in making a meaningful impact in our mission.

You don’t need to be an expert in computer science or coding, but you do need to bring a passion for our mission and a willingness to learn.

This role is based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, which is one of the locations in the US where we have established a team. While a proportion of your work will focus on local communities and organizations in Minnesota, you will also support national efforts and must be able to travel to events across the US.

We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you’re the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be working with an exceptional team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and delivery for US-based events, including conference booths, educator training, workshops, and online sessions.
• Support flagship events such as Coolest Projects and educator-focused conferences, including outreach, vendor coordination, participant support, and event-day operations.
• Lead outreach and relationship-building with educators, schools, libraries, museums, youth-serving organizations, and community partners to grow awareness and engagement.
• Track, measure, and report on event outcomes to inform strategy and demonstrate impact.

• Support the Marketing and Events Manager and global marketing team to design and deliver promotional campaigns, outreach materials, presentations, and US-specific communications.
• Capture and share success stories, testimonials, and event highlights across digital channels to amplify the Foundation’s impact.
• Contribute to cross-team collaboration, ensuring US community engagement efforts are aligned with global initiatives and priorities.

Experience and personal attributes

We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth and development. We expect post holders to have most, but not necessarily all of the following experience and personal attributes: 

• Experience coordinating events and projects, managing logistics, schedules, and multiple stakeholders, with a track record of independently delivering tasks and initiatives.
• A good understanding of the US education system. 
• A strong alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values, particularly around educational opportunity and access.
• Experience working collaboratively and supporting colleagues across multiple projects and priorities.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external partners.  
• Experience of the collection, management, and analysis of feedback and data, and the ability to use that to drive improvement. Ideally you will have experience of working with Salesforce, but if not we can support you with training. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage diverse audiences.
• The ability to travel within the USA.
  

About us

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an independent nonprofit with a global mission to enable young people to realize their full potential through the power of computer science and digital technologies. In the US we operate through Raspberry Pi Foundation North America which is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

We empower schools to teach computer science and AI literacy through free curricula, classroom resources, purpose built software tools, and professional development for teachers. We inspire young people to become tech creators through the world's largest networks of coding clubs. We undertake original research that informs our work and which we use to advance the field of computer science education more broadly.

All of our resources and learning experiences are available for anyone to use at no cost. We are particularly focused on creating opportunities for young people who experience educational disadvantage and those who come from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in technology industries. 

Over the past decade, we have supported hundreds of thousands of educators and tens of millions of students. We have teams in six countries (India, Ireland, Kenya, South Africa, the UK and US) and partnerships with mission-aligned non-profit organisations in over 60 countries. 

We are at the forefront of the global educational movement to expand access to computer science education and AI literacy. You can learn more about our work in our latest Annual Report.

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits for all of our colleagues, including:

• Paid time off. In addition to public holidays, full-time employees in the US receive 15 days of paid time off, plus 3 additional days of paid time off for the company-wide closure at the end of each year. 
• Retirement savings plan (401)(k). We match 100% of employee contributions up to the first 5%.  
• Private healthcare. We provide private healthcare (including dental and vision) for you and your dependents through United Healthcare.
• Flexible working. We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work, helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life.
• Support for parents and carers. We provide generous family leave and flexibility for parents and carers. 
• Group term life insurance & disability insurance. We provide insurance and income protection schemes to provide peace of mind for you and your family. 
• Investing in learning and development. We invest in your growth and development, including through access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees. 

Timetable for applications

Closing date: Monday 3 November 2025 9:00 am CT

Phone screen: Week commencing 10 November 2025

First interview: Week commencing 17 November 2025

Second interview: Week commencing 1 December 2025

Our recruitment process

All of our workplaces are inclusive spaces where we want people to feel respected, valued, and able to do their best work. We are committed to building teams that bring together people with a broad range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. That starts with our recruitment process. 

Here's what you can expect: 

• As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to a small number of questions that we will use to screen your eligibility for the role. You will also be asked to provide your resume and a short cover letter. 
• Eligible applications will be reviewed by our recruitment team and the hiring manager. 
• A small number of candidates will be invited to a phone call with the hiring manager. The purpose of this call is to check our understanding of your application and to answer any questions you have. 
• We normally have two interviews, at least one of which will take place in-person. Interviews will be with the hiring manager and at least one other colleague. 
• You will usually be asked to undertake a work-based assessment in advance of your interviews. This will be an opportunity for you to show how you would perform some part of the role. You will be given advance notice and clear instructions. 
• If you have any questions about or feel that you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, including adjustments for neurodiversity, please contact our People and Culture team at [email protected].
  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Everyone appointed to a role at the Foundation will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.