Lead financial education and sustainability programs at Robinhood to connect its mission to community impact.
Posted by employer 7 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 5 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 5 hours ago
What you'll build
- Own the day-to-day execution of financial education programs
- Manage relationships with financial education partners
- Expand financial education partnerships
- Track and report on program metrics
- Support sustainability disclosures and reporting
Must have
- 4-6 years of experience in community affairs or financial education
- Experience managing external partnerships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong program and project-management skills
- Comfort with ambiguity and a self-starter mentality
Practical constraints
- In-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week
AI in the day-to-day
Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process.
Requirements
- Experience
- 4–6 years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The External Affairs Strategist at Robinhood is responsible for executing and enhancing financial education programs that connect the company's mission to community impact. This role requires expertise in managing partnerships and program metrics, with a focus on financial literacy initiatives for diverse audiences. Ideal candidates will have 4-6 years of experience in community affairs or related fields, along with strong project management skills and a collaborative mindset. The position is part of a high-performing team that emphasizes ethics and community engagement.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 29, 2026. Last confirmed on Robinhood's careers page September 29, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,400).
- Starts above 24% of 1267 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 180 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the External Affairs Strategist role remote?
- It's hybrid — Robinhood expects some on-site time in Menlo Park, CA, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Robinhood lists $94,000–$110,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 4–6 years of relevant experience for this External Affairs Strategist role.
- Where is the role based?
- Robinhood is hiring for this position in Menlo Park, CA, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Robinhood targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this External Affairs Strategist role at Robinhood.
From the original posting
Join us in building the future of finance.
Robinhood's International Government and External Affairs (IGEA) team drives the company's engagement with regulators, policymakers, and external stakeholders across our global markets, while also building the programs and partnerships that connect Robinhood's mission — democratizing finance for all — to the communities we serve. IGEA sits within Legal, Compliance & Corporate Affairs (LCCA) and works cross-functionally with Government Affairs, Communications, Legal, and Product teams worldwide.
We're looking for an External Affairs Strategist to help lead Robinhood’s financial education and sustainability programs. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for someone who wants to build and run programs that connect Robinhood's mission to tangible community impact. You will partner closely with the Communications, Government Affairs, Marketing, Product, and Legal teams to plan, deliver, and measure Robinhood's financial-literacy initiatives, such as Robinhood Money Drills (Robinhood’s financial education program for athletes and students) and Readiness (Robinhood’s financial education program for military service members). This role will be crucial in enabling Robinhood to achieve its ambitious goal to educate 1 million people through structured, classroom settings by 2030 through the aforementioned programs as well as through organizations like the Council on Economic Education and other K-12 partnerships. You will also support the business in managing the company’s sustainability program, administering GHG emissions measurement and corporate disclosures in consultation with our corporate legal team.
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA, New York, NY, and Washington, DC offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.
What you’ll do
- Own the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of Robinhood's financial education programs (e.g., Robinhood Money Drills, Readiness, K-12 programming)
- Manage and maintain relationships with existing financial education partners, ensuring strong day-to-day partner engagement and program delivery
- Expand our portfolio of financial education partnerships and Money Drills partner universities
- Advance financial education partnership strategy through cross-functional programming and storytelling that connects Robinhood's mission to tangible community impact
- Track, measure, and report on program metrics to demonstrate impact and effectiveness to internal and external stakeholders
- Manage relevant budget lines, new partner onboarding (including contract negotiation), vendor/partner invoicing, and planning trackers for financial education programs
- Draft concise briefing documents, program updates, and partner-facing materials on quick turnarounds
- Partner closely with Government Affairs, Communications, and Legal/Compliance to align community programming with company-wide priorities and messaging
- Build sustainable, scalable processes for financial education program operations as the function matures
- Support Robinhood's ESG/sustainability disclosures and reporting activities by working with key internal stakeholders and external partners
What you bring
- 4-6 years of experience in community affairs, financial education/literacy programs, nonprofit partnerships, corporate social impact, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing or supporting external partnerships with nonprofits, foundations, or community organizations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with close attention to detail and timely responses
- Strong program and project-management skills; able to run multiple workstreams in coordination with staff, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional partners in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort with ambiguity and a self-starter mentality; able to build and refine programs and processes from the ground up
- Experience internally tracking and externally reporting on program metrics/impact
- A low ego, collaborative operating style, and a genuine passion for Robinhood's mission of expanding financial access
What we offer
- Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
- Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
- Top Tier benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
- Access to the Robinhood Employee Fund that gives eligible US employees the opportunity to invest in a private employee fund that provides exposure to Robinhood Ventures funds.
- Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee, technical or not.
- Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
- Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.
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