Recruitment Intern
- Generation Hope
- Washington, DC
- Oct 19, 2023
Job Description
Generation Hope Recruitment Intern
Job Title: Recruitment Intern
Reports to: Scholar Recruitment Coordinator
Preferred Dates: January 16, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Time Commitment: 20 hours a week (weekend availability as needed)
About Generation Hope:
Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure all student parents have the opportunities to succeed and experience economic mobility by engaging education and policy partners to drive systemic change and providing direct support to teen parents in college as well as their children through holistic, two-generation programming. To date we have provided over $1 million in tuition assistance, supported over 330 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 170 degrees earned through our program, and built relationships with 30+ two and four-year institutions across the country. For more information, please visit www.generationhope.org.
Position:
The Recruitment Intern is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and occasional evaluation of recruitment strategies based on the targets set by the organization and program team. The Recruitment Intern partners with the recruitment team and provides support on day-to-day tasks and longer term projects, and will work with the Recruitment Team to develop outreach and networking skills. The Recruitment Intern will also have the opportunity to design and implement a project of their choosing—this could range from developing a plan for long-term recruitment strategies to thinking about how to create deep and meaningful partnerships, etc.
Candidates are expected to participate in this internship at least 20 hours per week for at least 15 weeks. Candidates who can volunteer additional time are preferable. You will receive an incentive of $1,000 for your participation in the internship program. This incentive is intended to support the costs you may incur during your internship at Generation Hope, such as childcare. Internships begin on January 16th and run through May 3rd, with some flexibility on starting and ending dates. The internship will be largely remote with some in-person meetings and events.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee logistical details related to recruitment
- Assist with collecting and maintaining Scholar/Sponsor records
- Assist with marketing and communicating the Generation Hope Scholar Program to the community through various outreach channels
- Track recruitment progress and prepare reports as necessary
- Provide support for outreach events and campaigns
- Attend all weekly staff meetings and evening meetings where appropriate.
- Assist with developing and implementing creative recruitment strategies
- Assist with research on best practices for recruitment, most effective outreach channels, etc.
- Attend recruitment events (career fairs, community meetings, networking events) to support recruitment efforts throughout the DMV
- Other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required. Preference will be given to candidates with some college experience, particularly those studying Public Administration, Family Studies, Social Work, Health and Human Services, or a related field.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
- Strong writing skills.
- Most importantly, the ideal candidate needs to be self-directed and able to carry through projects with little oversight and in a fully remote environment.
To apply*, please complete the online application at https://generation_hope.formstack.com/forms/internship_application. *Please do not call.
As a safeguard to the health of our community, all interns must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date. Our full vaccination policy is available here. Please email hiring@generationhope.org with any questions about this policy or medical/religious exemptions.
Generation Hope is an equal opportunity employer. Generation Hope will not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health decisions), age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, and disability.
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Job Title: Events Manager
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000
Reports to: Director of Development & Communications
Starting: November 2022
Status: Full Time (40 hours/week)
Deadline to Apply: October 28, 2022
About Generation Hope:
Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure all student parents have the opportunities to succeed and experience economic mobility by engaging education and policy partners to drive systemic change and providing direct support to teen parents in college as well as their children through holistic, two-generation programming. To date we have provided more than $1 million in tuition assistance, supported 275 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 100 degrees earned through our program, and built relationships with 20+ two and four-year institutions around the DC Metro region as well as other institutions across the country. For more information, please visit www.generationhope.org.
We are one of the “best non-profits in the region.” Here's why. By joining our team, you will be working for an organization named "one of the best nonprofits in the Washington, DC region" by the Catalogue for Philanthropy. Not only do we live out and operationalize our values, we have done the work to create a culture that truly supports every member of our staff. The best part of our organization is the people, from the families we serve to the team we have deliberately cultivated. We strive for excellence while understanding the most valuable asset that we have is our people. We celebrate diversity in all of its forms, including thought, professional and lived experiences, race, gender - even taste in music. If this sounds like a mission and work environment you would like to contribute to and grow with, please consider joining our team.
Position:
Generation Hope seeks an experienced, knowledgeable, and driven Events Manager who will be responsible for creating and executing an in-person and virtual events strategy that creates a consistent and values-aligned experience for all audiences across our departments. The position will spearhead and manage the organization’s annual events calendar and lead or advise on all key events from board meetings and trainings to our annual fundraiser. A cross-organizational role, the Events Manager will coordinate with team members from all departments as well as external consultants and vendors to ensure successful events that center families and create a stellar attendee experience. As a member of our Development & Communications team and a key member of our 30+ person staff, the Events Manager will be surrounded by people who care deeply about racial justice and who are bold, strategic, and committed to achieving progress toward our mission every year.
Responsibilities:
- Develop Generation Hope’s events strategy and philosophy, ensuring that all events are executed with a race equity lens that prioritizes and centers family voice
- Direct the planning, management, and execution of all major events and advise teams on smaller events
- Create templates, best practices, and other tools to ensure consistent event experiences across all Generation Hope departments and sites
- Spearhead and manage organization-wide events calendar
- Collaborate and build relationships with staff members across the organization to develop events that bring Generation Hope’s brand and messaging to life through external and internal experiential events
- Work with the Development & Communications team to ensure fundraising event sponsors receive all appropriate sponsorship benefits
- Collaborate with the Development & Communications team to ensure accurate and consistent event messaging as part of Generation Hope’s overall marketing and communication strategy, including print collateral, email campaigns, social media, etc.
- Collaborate with the Operations team to ensure new suppliers and vendors are documented in Generation Hope's accounting systems and payments are in compliance with Generation Hope's Financial Policies and Procedures
- Prioritize and track the progress of all event contracts and serve as the main point of contact for vendors
- Evaluate and analyze event data and provide insights for future event success, including post event analysis, debriefs, and wrap-up reports, to ensure promotion efforts and brand experiences are optimized and align to Generation Hope’s strategic objectives
- Support team members in adapting event strategies to local markets
- Effectively manage major event budgets and make annual budget recommendations to Director of Development & Communications for fiscal year budget creation
- Assist with writing run of show documents, event scripts, and talking points for speakers
- Collaborate with the Development & Communications team to ensure the Events page on Generation Hope’s website is regularly updated and accurate
Skills and Qualifications:
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Generation Hope’s mission
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in successfully executing large events (i.e. 200+ attendees) for various audiences
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts and strategies, orally and in writing
- Ability to effectively manage vendors in designing brand-compliant materials
- Ability to craft events that demonstrate a firm understanding of the attendee experience and achieve event outcomes
- Experience with Google Suite, CRM systems, Canva or other design software, PowerPoint/multimedia presentation, and project management software preferred
- Ability to work independently, with strong prioritizing and decision-making skills
- Ability to adapt and respond to internal and external shifts that result in short deadlines and quick project turnarounds
- Occasional travel outside of the D.C. area is likely
- Personal and professional commitment to understanding and dismantling systemic and institutional racism
CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE.
Generation Hope has a hybrid remote and in-office work model. Generation Hope provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information on benefits can be found at generationhope.org/careers. As a safeguard to the health of our employees, participants, and community, all new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the employment start date.