Current Openings

Thank you for your interest in Future 5! See below for our current, open positions.

Future 5 is an equal opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Future 5 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, political orientation, genetic information, sexual orientation, age or disability.

Academic Coordinator (Student Support Specialist)

Summary of Position:

If you have an interest in enriching the lives of High School students, this opportunity is for you.

Our Student Support Specialists are able to accomplish this by building relationships with each student member. Through caring and intentional interactions, Student Support Specialists develop an understanding of members’ interests, goals, and challenges, enabling our community to feel like a second home.

Responsibilities:

Student Support

- Lead programming and activities with true excitement and passion, exemplifying the motto: Lead with Excellence!
- Organize and execute enrichment activities for high school students to build community connections.
- Assist in connecting student members to additional activities, resources and organizations in the community which may support their interests, academic and personal development.
- Advise and support at-risk students one-on-one by phone, email, texting platform, and meetings.
- Assist with transportation of students to off-site upskilling, career prep and college prep events.
- Work as part of a team to collaboratively address the diverse needs of under-resourced students, particularly the needs of young men.
- Track individual student interaction and data for grants and reporting purposes.

Academic Coordination

- Organize and execute academic workshops and programs for high school students.
- Coordinate large scale programs such as SAT Prep, Math Bootcamp, Homework Help, and Academic Check-ins.
- Manage a team of tutors of varying backgrounds, including volunteers, paid tutors, and work-study tutors.
- Monitor students’ academic progress using the PowerSchools platform to help identify areas of need and match students to appropriate tutors.
- Manage relationships with community partner organizations (i.e. UpChieve, Stamford Public Schools, etc.).

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree plus at least two years relevant work experience
An original thinker who knows how to build relationships
Energy and optimism and a commitment to Future 5’s mission and helping others
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Strong organizational skills
Familiar with Microsoft Suite (i.e. Teams, Bookings, Excel, Word, etc.)
Valid Driver’s license

Benefits:

Competitive healthcare benefits – medical, dental, and vision
2 weeks of paid time off, additional guaranteed 2 weeks every summer and 2 weeks in winter (6 weeks total)
Ample opportunities to grow within our organization
Being an integral part of student’s lives and the Stamford Community

Commitment/Compensation: Full Time Position. Salary commensurate with experience

To apply for this position: Please submit your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. Indicate “Student Support Specialist” in subject.

Future 5 is an equal opportunity employer. Future 5 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, political orientation, genetic information, sexual orientation, age or disability.

Community Service Coordinator (Student Support Specialist)

Summary of Position:

If you have a passion for empowering high school students through meaningful service, this opportunity is for you. As the Community Service Coordinator, you will design, deliver, and scale Future 5 Helping Hands, our student volunteer program. You’ll create leadership roles for students, develop high-impact service projects with community organizations, and manage corporate social responsibility (CSR) service days with local companies. Through caring, intentional interactions, you’ll also provide enrichment and individualized support so that Future 5 continues to feel like a second home for our members—always Leading with Excellence!

Responsibilities

A. Future 5 Helping Hands — Program Design & Delivery

Build an annual calendar of student service opportunities (after-school, evenings, weekends, and school breaks).
Create student leadership roles (e.g., Project Leads, Site Captains, Reflection Facilitators) and coach members to plan and run projects.
Use a service‑learning cycle (investigation → planning → action → reflection → celebration) to deepen learning and leadership growth.
Ensure safety, risk management, and logistics for off‑site projects (permissions, waivers, transportation, supplies, and on‑site supervision).
Facilitate post‑project reflections and capture outcomes (impact stories, photos, student artifacts/portfolios).

B. Community Partnerships & Corporate CSR

Cultivate and manage partnerships with local nonprofits, schools, and civic groups to co‑design recurring, student‑led service projects that address real community needs.
Scope and manage CSR service projects for local companies (single‑day, recurring, or skills‑based): intake, proposals/scopes, volunteer preparation, day‑of execution, and post‑event evaluation/recognition.
Partner with community organizations to provide volunteers for signature Stamford events (parades, fundraisers, annual city events).
Draft simple MOUs/scopes of work; align on goals, roles, safety, and success metrics.

C. Volunteer & Student Leader Management

Recruit, onboard, and train student volunteers; track hours and recognize milestones (badges, certificates, recommendation letters).
Mentor student leaders to run meetings, manage checklists/timelines, coordinate peers, and communicate with partners.
Coordinate additional adult volunteers or interns when needed; model inclusive, youth‑centered practices.

D. Program Operations, Data, & Storytelling

Track participation, hours, project outputs, and student leadership growth for grants and reporting; maintain accurate records in internal systems.
Manage communications for projects (student sign‑ups, reminders, partner updates, day‑of instructions, and post‑event thank‑yours).
Collect impact stories, quotes, and media that highlight student leadership and community outcomes.

E. Student Support & Enrichment (Core Future 5 Functions)

Oversee a cohort of high school students, providing individualized support that builds community, confidence, and belonging.
Connect students to resources and organizations and enrichment activities that support their interests, academic progress, and personal development.
Advise and support at‑risk students one‑on‑one via phone, email, and texting platform; coordinate with the team to address the diverse needs of under‑resourced students.
Arrange logistics, including transportation to off‑site service projects and learning events, as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree plus at least two years relevant professional experience (youth development, service learning, volunteer coordination, event/project management, or community partnerships).
An original thinker who builds strong relationships; energetic, optimistic, and committed to Future 5’s mission.
Excellent verbal and written communication; strong planning and organizational skills.
Comfortable with Microsoft Suite (Teams, Bookings, Excel, Word); experience with volunteer or project management tools a plus.
Valid driver’s license; ability to support evening/weekend projects as needed.

Benefits

Competitive healthcare benefits medical, dental, and vision as well as
6 weeks paid time off annually (2 weeks PTO + 2 weeks summer + 2 weeks winter)
Opportunities to grow within our organization
Being an integral part of students’ lives and the Stamford community

Commitment/Compensation

Full‑time position. Some Evenings and Weekends. Salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Indicate “Student Support Specialist — Community Service Coordinator” in the subject line.