Generation Hope's mission is 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 and their children through holistic, two-generation programming. To date, we have provided more than $900,000 in tuition assistance, supportedmore than 200 teen parents in college, and celebrated more than 100 degrees earned through our program. For more information, please visit: www.generationhope.org.
We are one of the “best non-profits in the region.” Read below to learn why.
By joining our team, you will be working for an organization considered "one of the best nonprofits in the Washington, DC region for 2020-2021" by Catalogue of Philanthropy. Not only do we live out and operationalize our values, we have done the work to create a culture where you would want to work. 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 we have is our people. At Generation Hope, 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, we welcome you to continue reading this position description and consider joining our team.
Impact
The Scholar Program Coordinator is responsible for case management and program coordination to ensure Generation Hope Scholars are participating in healthy mentoring relationships and are on track to graduation. The Scholar Program Coordinator also helps with the administrative functioning of the Program team. The Scholar Program Coordinator will have an external impact in the following ways:
Providing support to teen parents attending colleges across the D.C. metro area.
Assisting with the planning of engaging program activities
Providing program evaluation support and progress reports to ensure Generation Hope is meeting its program goals.
Supporting the administrative functioning of the program team.
Ensuring that Scholars have access to tangible support in the form of in-kind donations.
Primary Responsibilities:
Scholar Support:
Support a caseload of approximately 10-12 Generation Hope Scholars, providing case management including, but not limited to: academic planning; assistance with navigating the college system, such as financial aid and transferring to a 4-year school; making referrals for Scholars and assisting them in accessing government and community services; providing emotional support
Supervise and support mentoring relationships within caseload, including addressing areas of conflict or challenge among Scholars and their mentors (i.e. Sponsors) in a productive, sensitive way that maintains and improves the Scholar/Sponsor relationship.
Maintain accurate program records in program databases to ensure thorough program evaluation.
Assist with organizing and planning various program events, such as field trips, social events, and trainings.
Administrative Support:
Manage all incoming volunteer applications, including holding onboarding calls with volunteers, explaining volunteer opportunities to prospective volunteers, and entering volunteer information into the appropriate database.
Manage background checks, including tracking background checks submitted and cleared, following up on any background check discrepancies or issues, communicating with other program staff about background check status of incoming mentors, and maintaining strict confidentiality in regards to sensitive information.
Match Scholar tutor requests with appropriate tutors and facilitate initial connection; identify alternative sources of support if a tutor cannot be found.
Research and connect with potential community partners (as requested).
Draft monthly e-newsletters for Scholars, Sponsors, Resource Families, and alumni.
As requested, support program staff with research on resources, college policies, etc.
Post resources to Scholar and Sponsor facebook pages.
Assist with program database management including data cleanup, ensuring that data is consistent across all databases, etc.
Assist with recruitment of new Scholars and mentors as needed.
Support the planning and conducting of virtual events across programs including scheduling, technical support, note taking, and pre/post emails.
Support tuition payment and other processes to ensure smooth functioning of the program team.
Program Support (once Generation Hope returns to in-person programming):
Staff our family-friendly study area in our office two evenings per week or one evening and a Saturday or Sunday afternoon per week so that Scholars can study and use computers/printers while children play.
Attend evening or weekend events such as Family Dinners, trainings, etc, assisting staff with facilitation, logistical support, and coordination as needed.
Plan and execute at least 2 “Study Halls” per year with childcare volunteers and snacks for Scholars during final exams and track attendance data.
Work with the Director of Programming to track usage of study area.
In-Kind Donation Support:
Assist with maintaining an organized storage space and take regular inventory of items in storage and discard items that are expired, not in good condition, no longer useful, etc.
Manage the Fall and Spring Wishlist and holiday gifts program.
Work with In-Kind donors to coordinate acceptance and drop-off of items, and to ensure that In-Kind donation forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
While Generation Hope is working in a remote capacity, go into the office periodically to open and put away donations that have been mailed, provide items for Scholars, and manage storage space.
Other:
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Other duties as assigned.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HARDWORKING, INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE INDIVIDUAL WHO THRIVES IN A FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THESE QUALITIES/QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 1 year experience working with young adults; experience working with teen parents or marginalized youth a plus
Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred
Record-keeping and data entry skills
Excellent communication skills, especially in facilitating difficult conversations
Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality
Motivated to take initiative and able to work independently as well as with a team
Committed to racial equity with an understanding of the systemic challenges contributing to poverty
Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs and schedules of Scholars
Access to a vehicle to get to sites around the D.C. metro area on a regular basis
Must be available for periodic special events and trainings, which may occur on evenings and weekends
Please note that all Generation Hope staff are currently working remotely. In-person programming will begin to resume as it is safe to do so.
Excellent office and computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suites is required.
Able to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with colleagues, donors, volunteers and the public
Personal qualities of honesty, credibility, and dedication to the mission and values of Generation Hope
Event planning experience a plus
Experience facilitating or co-leading workshops/trainings a plus
Counseling and/or case management experience a plus
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Generation Hope provides a competitive salary with full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off.
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.
Job Title: Scholar Recruitment Coordinator
Reports to: Community Engagement Manager
Job Status: Full time (40 hours/week)
Salary Range: $55,000 - $64,999
Application Deadline: June 24, 2022
Starting: August 15, 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 over $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.” Read below to learn 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:
The Scholar Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for managing and implementing Generation Hope’s recruitment process for our Scholar Program for teen parents, which includes overseeing the Scholar application process, being a voice in the community to spread awareness about Generation Hope, and executing strategies to recruit specific student groups, such as teen fathers. The Scholar Recruitment Coordinator should have a solid track record in large-scale recruitment efforts, a strong background in public speaking, provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal and external customers. This person will often act as the first point of contact for Generation Hope and must be able to excite people about our mission and inspire them to action.
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct college-readiness workshops at schools, nonprofits, and social service agencies throughout the region each year to provide parenting students with basic information on postsecondary opportunities.
Execute creative strategies for recruiting specific groups of young parents, such as teen fathers.
Host virtual and in-person events relevant to recruitment, including finding speakers, coordinating promotion, and providing general event planning.
Oversee the application process for Scholar applicants, which includes updating the Scholar application annually, working with the communications team to announce the application cycle to external audiences, working with the Program Intern to ensure all incoming applications are complete, and leading the interview process.
Create and manage a Scholar recruitment database that documents teen parents reached through all outreach efforts and progress toward goals.
Manage and improve the Scholar Leadership Council, which is a voluntary group of Scholars who further engage with our programming and community leadership/speaking opportunities.
Work with the community engagement team to synchronize Scholar and mentor onboarding.
Communications
Work with the communications team to amplify Scholar recruitment messaging by providing content, priorities, etc.
Speak regularly at events around the region that are attended by teen parents and potential Scholars and/or youth professionals for the purpose of meeting Scholar recruitment goals.
Other
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
Other duties as assigned.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HARDWORKING, INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE INDIVIDUAL WHO THRIVES IN A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE THESE QUALITIES/QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree OR a combination of post-secondary education and experience equal to five years
Experience collaborating across departments
Extremely organized with strong attention to detail and unparalleled follow-up
Bilingual - Spanish/English
Access to reliable, insured transportation to get to events around the D.C. metro area
Must be available for special events and speaking opportunities, which may occur on evenings and weekends
Compelling and confident public speaker who can inspire people to action and is comfortable speaking and presenting in both formal and informal settings
Strong relationship-builder who can connect with a diverse range of people and groups
Ability to analyze and interpret data and make data-driven adjustments to maximize effectiveness
Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals and to initiate process improvements
Strategic and able to think several steps ahead in creating plans to reach ambitious targets
Goal-oriented, with strong initiative and creative problem-solving skills
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to Generation Hope’s mission and values
Personal and professional commitment to understanding and dismantling systemic and institutional racism
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Generation Hope provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, flexible work schedule, and paid time off.
To apply, please complete the online application . If this link does not work, you can access the application at the following URL: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now *Please do not call
CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE.
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.
May 19, 2022
Full time
Job Title: Scholar Recruitment Coordinator
Reports to: Community Engagement Manager
Job Status: Full time (40 hours/week)
Salary Range: $55,000 - $64,999
Application Deadline: June 24, 2022
Starting: August 15, 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 over $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.” Read below to learn 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:
The Scholar Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for managing and implementing Generation Hope’s recruitment process for our Scholar Program for teen parents, which includes overseeing the Scholar application process, being a voice in the community to spread awareness about Generation Hope, and executing strategies to recruit specific student groups, such as teen fathers. The Scholar Recruitment Coordinator should have a solid track record in large-scale recruitment efforts, a strong background in public speaking, provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal and external customers. This person will often act as the first point of contact for Generation Hope and must be able to excite people about our mission and inspire them to action.
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct college-readiness workshops at schools, nonprofits, and social service agencies throughout the region each year to provide parenting students with basic information on postsecondary opportunities.
Execute creative strategies for recruiting specific groups of young parents, such as teen fathers.
Host virtual and in-person events relevant to recruitment, including finding speakers, coordinating promotion, and providing general event planning.
Oversee the application process for Scholar applicants, which includes updating the Scholar application annually, working with the communications team to announce the application cycle to external audiences, working with the Program Intern to ensure all incoming applications are complete, and leading the interview process.
Create and manage a Scholar recruitment database that documents teen parents reached through all outreach efforts and progress toward goals.
Manage and improve the Scholar Leadership Council, which is a voluntary group of Scholars who further engage with our programming and community leadership/speaking opportunities.
Work with the community engagement team to synchronize Scholar and mentor onboarding.
Communications
Work with the communications team to amplify Scholar recruitment messaging by providing content, priorities, etc.
Speak regularly at events around the region that are attended by teen parents and potential Scholars and/or youth professionals for the purpose of meeting Scholar recruitment goals.
Other
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
Other duties as assigned.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HARDWORKING, INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE INDIVIDUAL WHO THRIVES IN A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE THESE QUALITIES/QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree OR a combination of post-secondary education and experience equal to five years
Experience collaborating across departments
Extremely organized with strong attention to detail and unparalleled follow-up
Bilingual - Spanish/English
Access to reliable, insured transportation to get to events around the D.C. metro area
Must be available for special events and speaking opportunities, which may occur on evenings and weekends
Compelling and confident public speaker who can inspire people to action and is comfortable speaking and presenting in both formal and informal settings
Strong relationship-builder who can connect with a diverse range of people and groups
Ability to analyze and interpret data and make data-driven adjustments to maximize effectiveness
Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals and to initiate process improvements
Strategic and able to think several steps ahead in creating plans to reach ambitious targets
Goal-oriented, with strong initiative and creative problem-solving skills
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to Generation Hope’s mission and values
Personal and professional commitment to understanding and dismantling systemic and institutional racism
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Generation Hope provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, flexible work schedule, and paid time off.
To apply, please complete the online application . If this link does not work, you can access the application at the following URL: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now *Please do not call
CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE.
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.
Job Title: Program Assistant Reports to: Director of Programming Job Status: Full time (40 hours/week) Salary Range: $45,000 - $54,999 Application Deadline: May 16, 2022 Starting: July 5, 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 over $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.” Read below to learn 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. The Program Assistant is responsible for supporting the administrative functioning of the Program team and will work closely with the Director of Programming as well as the Program Managers.
Primary Responsibilities: Administrative Support: ● Research and connect with potential community partners, and maintain Generation Hope’s Repository of Resources, ensuring that resources are accurate and up to date.
● Draft monthly e-newsletters for Scholars, Sponsors, Resource Families, and alumni. ● As requested, support program staff with research on resources, college policies, government benefits, etc. ● Post resources and information to the Scholar and Sponsor Facebook pages. ● Assist with program database management including data cleanup, ensuring that data is consistent across all databases, etc. ● Assist with recruitment of new Scholars and mentors, as needed. ● Support the planning and execution of events including scheduling, technical support, note taking, and pre/post emails. ● Research and maintain information about additional scholarships that Generation Hope Scholars can apply for. ● Work with the Operations team to support tuition payment and other processes to ensure smooth functioning and collaboration with the Program team. ● Work with the Operations team to manage the Sponsor pledge form completion and tracking and ensure that pledge forms align with planned tuition spending. ● Maintain information about opportunities for students at Generation Hope partner colleges and update case managers.
Program Support: ● Mental Health Program: ○ Track mental health sessions and assist with session follow-up. ○ Track and disaggregate data related to the mental health program. ○ Research and connect with potential partners for mental health services. ○ Support the Medicaid billing process. ○ Support the planning and execution of mental health group sessions.
● Next Generation Academy Program: ○ Manage the resource repository for children and connect with community partners. ○ Support the Early Childhood Manager in tracking Scholar and mentor engagement with Next Generation Academy requirements.
● Career Program: ○ Develop and maintain a repository of career resources for alumni. ○ Support overall administrative functioning of the career readiness program, including data tracking, management, and disaggregation, management of the Career Corps volunteer program, etc. ○ Research job and internship opportunities to share with Scholars and alumni on a monthly basis and at the request of the College and Career Success Manager. ○ Support the planning and execution of Career Week and Career Exploration Days. ○ Support the management and execution of the Internship Fund. ○ Support College and Career Success Manager in planning and executing internship opportunities year-round. ○ Support the development of career readiness curriculum.
● Alumni Program: ○ Manage Generation Hope’s alumni database and ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that alumni contact information is up to date. ○ Track alumni engagement with Generation Hope. ○ Support the planning of alumni events and the activities of the Alumni Executive Committee.
Event Support (once Generation Hope returns fully to in-person programming): ● Staff Generation Hope’s family-friendly study area in our office two evenings per week or one evening and a Saturday or Sunday afternoon per week so that Scholars can study and use computers/printers while children play. ● Attend evening or weekend events, such as Family Dinners, trainings, etc, assisting staff with facilitation, logistical support, and coordination as needed. ● Plan and execute at least 2 “Study Halls” per year with childcare volunteers and snacks for Scholars during final exams and track attendance data. ● Work with the Director of Programming to track usage of study area.
In-Kind Donation Support: ● Maintain an organized storage space. Take regular inventory of items in storage and discard items that are expired, not in good condition, no longer useful, etc. ● Manage the Fall and Spring Wishlist and holiday gifts program. ● Work with inkind donors to coordinate acceptance and drop-off of items, and to ensure that in-kind donation forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner. ● Seek out and manage laptop donations for Scholars, including testing laptops, installing software as necessary, tracking, etc. ● Manage and update online wish lists and ensure donors are thanked appropriately. ● In partnership with the Community Engagement team, work with groups to organize item drives and recruit in-kind donations. ● Support the organization and cleaning of childcare supplies after events.
Other: ● Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. ● Other duties as assigned.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HARDWORKING, INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE INDIVIDUAL WHO THRIVES IN A FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THESE QUALITIES/QUALIFICATIONS: ● Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience ● Extremely organized and detail oriented; can stay on top of many projects at once. ● Strong written communication skills ● Record-keeping and data entry skills ● Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality ● Motivated to take initiative and able to work independently as well as with a team ● Committed to racial equity with an understanding of the systemic issues contributing to poverty ● Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs and schedules of Scholars ● Must be available for special events and trainings, which may occur on evenings and weekends ● Excellent office and computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suites is required.
● Able to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with colleagues, donors, volunteers and the public ● Personal qualities of honesty, credibility, and dedication to the mission and values of Generation Hope ● Event planning experience a plus ● Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus ● 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 provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information about the benefits of working at Generation Hope can be found at generationhope.org/careers .
To apply, please complete the online application here: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now . Please do not call.
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.
Apr 12, 2022
Full time
Job Title: Program Assistant Reports to: Director of Programming Job Status: Full time (40 hours/week) Salary Range: $45,000 - $54,999 Application Deadline: May 16, 2022 Starting: July 5, 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 over $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.” Read below to learn 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. The Program Assistant is responsible for supporting the administrative functioning of the Program team and will work closely with the Director of Programming as well as the Program Managers.
Primary Responsibilities: Administrative Support: ● Research and connect with potential community partners, and maintain Generation Hope’s Repository of Resources, ensuring that resources are accurate and up to date.
● Draft monthly e-newsletters for Scholars, Sponsors, Resource Families, and alumni. ● As requested, support program staff with research on resources, college policies, government benefits, etc. ● Post resources and information to the Scholar and Sponsor Facebook pages. ● Assist with program database management including data cleanup, ensuring that data is consistent across all databases, etc. ● Assist with recruitment of new Scholars and mentors, as needed. ● Support the planning and execution of events including scheduling, technical support, note taking, and pre/post emails. ● Research and maintain information about additional scholarships that Generation Hope Scholars can apply for. ● Work with the Operations team to support tuition payment and other processes to ensure smooth functioning and collaboration with the Program team. ● Work with the Operations team to manage the Sponsor pledge form completion and tracking and ensure that pledge forms align with planned tuition spending. ● Maintain information about opportunities for students at Generation Hope partner colleges and update case managers.
Program Support: ● Mental Health Program: ○ Track mental health sessions and assist with session follow-up. ○ Track and disaggregate data related to the mental health program. ○ Research and connect with potential partners for mental health services. ○ Support the Medicaid billing process. ○ Support the planning and execution of mental health group sessions.
● Next Generation Academy Program: ○ Manage the resource repository for children and connect with community partners. ○ Support the Early Childhood Manager in tracking Scholar and mentor engagement with Next Generation Academy requirements.
● Career Program: ○ Develop and maintain a repository of career resources for alumni. ○ Support overall administrative functioning of the career readiness program, including data tracking, management, and disaggregation, management of the Career Corps volunteer program, etc. ○ Research job and internship opportunities to share with Scholars and alumni on a monthly basis and at the request of the College and Career Success Manager. ○ Support the planning and execution of Career Week and Career Exploration Days. ○ Support the management and execution of the Internship Fund. ○ Support College and Career Success Manager in planning and executing internship opportunities year-round. ○ Support the development of career readiness curriculum.
● Alumni Program: ○ Manage Generation Hope’s alumni database and ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that alumni contact information is up to date. ○ Track alumni engagement with Generation Hope. ○ Support the planning of alumni events and the activities of the Alumni Executive Committee.
Event Support (once Generation Hope returns fully to in-person programming): ● Staff Generation Hope’s family-friendly study area in our office two evenings per week or one evening and a Saturday or Sunday afternoon per week so that Scholars can study and use computers/printers while children play. ● Attend evening or weekend events, such as Family Dinners, trainings, etc, assisting staff with facilitation, logistical support, and coordination as needed. ● Plan and execute at least 2 “Study Halls” per year with childcare volunteers and snacks for Scholars during final exams and track attendance data. ● Work with the Director of Programming to track usage of study area.
In-Kind Donation Support: ● Maintain an organized storage space. Take regular inventory of items in storage and discard items that are expired, not in good condition, no longer useful, etc. ● Manage the Fall and Spring Wishlist and holiday gifts program. ● Work with inkind donors to coordinate acceptance and drop-off of items, and to ensure that in-kind donation forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner. ● Seek out and manage laptop donations for Scholars, including testing laptops, installing software as necessary, tracking, etc. ● Manage and update online wish lists and ensure donors are thanked appropriately. ● In partnership with the Community Engagement team, work with groups to organize item drives and recruit in-kind donations. ● Support the organization and cleaning of childcare supplies after events.
Other: ● Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. ● Other duties as assigned.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HARDWORKING, INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE INDIVIDUAL WHO THRIVES IN A FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THESE QUALITIES/QUALIFICATIONS: ● Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience ● Extremely organized and detail oriented; can stay on top of many projects at once. ● Strong written communication skills ● Record-keeping and data entry skills ● Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality ● Motivated to take initiative and able to work independently as well as with a team ● Committed to racial equity with an understanding of the systemic issues contributing to poverty ● Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs and schedules of Scholars ● Must be available for special events and trainings, which may occur on evenings and weekends ● Excellent office and computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suites is required.
● Able to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with colleagues, donors, volunteers and the public ● Personal qualities of honesty, credibility, and dedication to the mission and values of Generation Hope ● Event planning experience a plus ● Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus ● 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 provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information about the benefits of working at Generation Hope can be found at generationhope.org/careers .
To apply, please complete the online application here: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now . Please do not call.
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.
Job Title: Program Coordinator
Reports to: Early Childhood Manager
Job Status: Full time (40 hours/week)
Salary Range: $55,000 - $64,999
Application Deadline: May 16, 2022
Starting: July 5, 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 over $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.” Read below to learn 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. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support teen parents and their children in our innovative Scholar and Next Generation Academy programs, helping two generations thrive through education.
Primary Responsibilities:
Case Management and Program Support
●Support a caseload of 8-12 Generation Hope Scholars, who are all teen parents in college, in the Scholar program, providing holistic case management including, but not limited to:
o Academic planning
o Assistance with navigating the college system, such as financial aid and transferring to a 4-year school
o Making referrals for Scholars and assisting them in accessing government and
community services
o Providing emotional support
● Support a caseload of 5-8 Generation Hope Scholar families in our early childhood program, Next Generation Academy, providing holistic case management to both teen parents and their children including, but not limited to:
o Monthly parenting-focused home visits utilizing provided curriculum
o Academic planning
o Assistance with navigating the college system, such as financial aid and transferring to a 4-year school
o Making referrals for Scholars and assisting them in accessing government and
community services
o Providing emotional support
o Helping Scholars access needed resources for their children
o Providing assistance in ensuring that children are receiving high-quality early childhood education
● Ensure our Scholars receive consistent and supportive mentoring through our robus mentoring program by supervising the mentoring relationships within your caseload, including addressing areas of conflict or challenge among Scholars and their mentors (i.e. Sponsors) in a productive, sensitive way that maintains and improves the Scholar/Sponsor relationship
● Work directly with groups of mentors in our Next Generation Academy (i.e. Resource Families) to help Scholars and their children access needed resources and supports that will help them thrive
● Maintain accurate program records through program database (as well as hard copy) to ensure thorough program evaluation
● Assist with organizing and planning various program events, such as field trips, social events, and trainings
Other
● Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies
● Other duties as assigned
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HARDWORKING, INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE INDIVIDUAL WHO THRIVES IN A FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THESE QUALITIES/QUALIFICATIONS:
● Bachelor’s degree
● At least 1 year experience working with youth
● At least 2 years experience working with young children and/or their parents, preferably in a setting focusing on early literacy
● Experience with data entry
● Personal qualities of honesty, credibility, and dedication to the mission and values of Generation Hope.
● Ability to make people feel comfortable and create rapport
● Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality
● Excellent office and computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
● Able to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with colleagues, donors, volunteers and the public
● Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs and schedules of Scholars and their children, and must be available for special events and trainings, which may occur on evenings and weekends
● Access to a vehicle to get to sites around the D.C. metro area on a regular basis
● Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred
● Counseling and/or case management experience a plus
● Experience facilitating or co-leading workshops/trainings a plus
● 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 provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information about the benefits of working at Generation Hope can be found at generationhope.org/careers .
To apply, please complete the online application here: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now . Please do not call.
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.
Apr 12, 2022
Full time
Job Title: Program Coordinator
Reports to: Early Childhood Manager
Job Status: Full time (40 hours/week)
Salary Range: $55,000 - $64,999
Application Deadline: May 16, 2022
Starting: July 5, 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 over $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.” Read below to learn 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. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support teen parents and their children in our innovative Scholar and Next Generation Academy programs, helping two generations thrive through education.
Primary Responsibilities:
Case Management and Program Support
●Support a caseload of 8-12 Generation Hope Scholars, who are all teen parents in college, in the Scholar program, providing holistic case management including, but not limited to:
o Academic planning
o Assistance with navigating the college system, such as financial aid and transferring to a 4-year school
o Making referrals for Scholars and assisting them in accessing government and
community services
o Providing emotional support
● Support a caseload of 5-8 Generation Hope Scholar families in our early childhood program, Next Generation Academy, providing holistic case management to both teen parents and their children including, but not limited to:
o Monthly parenting-focused home visits utilizing provided curriculum
o Academic planning
o Assistance with navigating the college system, such as financial aid and transferring to a 4-year school
o Making referrals for Scholars and assisting them in accessing government and
community services
o Providing emotional support
o Helping Scholars access needed resources for their children
o Providing assistance in ensuring that children are receiving high-quality early childhood education
● Ensure our Scholars receive consistent and supportive mentoring through our robus mentoring program by supervising the mentoring relationships within your caseload, including addressing areas of conflict or challenge among Scholars and their mentors (i.e. Sponsors) in a productive, sensitive way that maintains and improves the Scholar/Sponsor relationship
● Work directly with groups of mentors in our Next Generation Academy (i.e. Resource Families) to help Scholars and their children access needed resources and supports that will help them thrive
● Maintain accurate program records through program database (as well as hard copy) to ensure thorough program evaluation
● Assist with organizing and planning various program events, such as field trips, social events, and trainings
Other
● Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies
● Other duties as assigned
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HARDWORKING, INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE INDIVIDUAL WHO THRIVES IN A FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THESE QUALITIES/QUALIFICATIONS:
● Bachelor’s degree
● At least 1 year experience working with youth
● At least 2 years experience working with young children and/or their parents, preferably in a setting focusing on early literacy
● Experience with data entry
● Personal qualities of honesty, credibility, and dedication to the mission and values of Generation Hope.
● Ability to make people feel comfortable and create rapport
● Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality
● Excellent office and computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
● Able to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with colleagues, donors, volunteers and the public
● Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs and schedules of Scholars and their children, and must be available for special events and trainings, which may occur on evenings and weekends
● Access to a vehicle to get to sites around the D.C. metro area on a regular basis
● Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred
● Counseling and/or case management experience a plus
● Experience facilitating or co-leading workshops/trainings a plus
● 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 provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information about the benefits of working at Generation Hope can be found at generationhope.org/careers .
To apply, please complete the online application here: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now . Please do not call.
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.
Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000
Reports to: Community Engagement Manager
Job Status: Full time (40 hours/week)
Application Deadline: March 18, 2022
Starting: May 2, 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 nearly $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.” Read below to learn 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.
In this role, you will work directly with our Community Engagement Manager to manage our volunteer program, ensuring that Generation Hope has access to skilled and engaged volunteers
who will help us accomplish our mission and that our volunteers have an enriching volunteer experience.
Impact
The Volunteer Coordinator will have external impact in the following ways:
Recruiting volunteers, including mentors, to ensure that Generation Hope can meet strategic targets;
Ensuring an enriching, rewarding experience for volunteers through volunteer appreciation events, communications campaigns, and other creative avenues;
Sharing Generation Hope’s mission externally through speaking engagements, community engagement fairs, one-on-one connections, and more.
Primary Responsibilities:
Volunteer Recruitment
Recruit, schedule, and manage volunteers for all of Generation Hope’s volunteer opportunities, which include tutoring, career support, childcare volunteers, event volunteering, and snack crew.
Manage and enhance the volunteer application process, including providing excellent customer service as the first point of contact with Generation Hope, ensuring that volunteers are matched with an appropriate opportunity, and maintaining complete and accurate records.
Support the Community Engagement Manager in recruiting mentors, including holding one-on-one calls with prospective mentors, scheduling and conducting mentor interviews, managing an organized mentor recruitment database, and helping to brainstorm mentor recruitment activities.
Execute strategies for mentor recruitment, including efforts to recruit within specific groups/communities to ensure that Generation Hope is recruiting a diverse cohort of mentors annually.
In collaboration with the Community Engagement Manager, represent Generation Hope at events such as community fairs, volunteer fairs, etc.
Collaborate with the communications team to create collateral for volunteer and mentor recruitment and to share volunteer stories and experiences externally.
Volunteer Management
Manage tutor matching and follow-up, ultimately enhancing Generation Hope’s Tutoring Program through improved tutor recruitment, matching, training, and retention policies and practices.
Coordinate volunteers on-site at events to ensure an organized, rewarding experience for all volunteers.
Ensure that all volunteers are appropriately trained and have completed background checks, as needed, prior to volunteering and manage billing and relationship with the background check provider.
Provide volunteers with all information that they need prior to and during their volunteer experiences to ensure that they are able to effectively execute their duties as assigned.
Work with the Community Engagement Manager to curate engaging group volunteering opportunities for corporate and other partners, as needed.
Work with the College and Career Success Manager to recruit and train career-readiness volunteers to support Scholar career development.
Volunteer Appreciation
Communicate regularly with volunteers by producing regular volunteer e-newsletters, doing personal outreach, sending birthday messages/cards, and other means.
Work with Community Engagement Manager to continually evaluate and improve the volunteer program through surveys and informal feedback, resulting in greater volunteer retention.
Work with the Community Engagement Manager to plan and implement volunteer appreciation initiatives, events, and communication campaigns.
Collaborate with the Director of Development and College and Career Success Manager to identify creative and holistic opportunities for corporate partners to engage with Generation Hope as volunteers, donors, and thought partners.
Other
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
A passion for Generation Hope’s mission
A Bachelor’s Degree OR a combination of post-secondary education and experience equal to five years
At least one year of experience working with volunteers
A love for working with people, including people with different backgrounds and experience
Commitment to and experience providing excellent customer service
Ability to garner support for an organization or cause and inspire people to get involved
Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals and to initiate process improvements
Goal-oriented, with strong initiative and creative problem-solving skills
Flexible and willing to contribute when necessary to projects outside of own department
Access to reliable, insured transportation to get to events around the D.C. metro area
Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs and schedules of Scholars and their children. Must be available for special events and trainings, which may occur on evenings and weekends.
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to Generation Hope’s mission and values
THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS ARE PREFERRED:
Public speaking experience is a plus
Experience with program evaluation is a plus
Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus
CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE.
BENEFITS:
Generation Hope provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information about the benefits of working at Generation Hope can be found at generationhope.org/careers .
To apply, please complete the online application . If this link does not work, you can access the application at this URL: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now . Please do not call.
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.
Feb 18, 2022
Full time
Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000
Reports to: Community Engagement Manager
Job Status: Full time (40 hours/week)
Application Deadline: March 18, 2022
Starting: May 2, 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 nearly $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.” Read below to learn 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.
In this role, you will work directly with our Community Engagement Manager to manage our volunteer program, ensuring that Generation Hope has access to skilled and engaged volunteers
who will help us accomplish our mission and that our volunteers have an enriching volunteer experience.
Impact
The Volunteer Coordinator will have external impact in the following ways:
Recruiting volunteers, including mentors, to ensure that Generation Hope can meet strategic targets;
Ensuring an enriching, rewarding experience for volunteers through volunteer appreciation events, communications campaigns, and other creative avenues;
Sharing Generation Hope’s mission externally through speaking engagements, community engagement fairs, one-on-one connections, and more.
Primary Responsibilities:
Volunteer Recruitment
Recruit, schedule, and manage volunteers for all of Generation Hope’s volunteer opportunities, which include tutoring, career support, childcare volunteers, event volunteering, and snack crew.
Manage and enhance the volunteer application process, including providing excellent customer service as the first point of contact with Generation Hope, ensuring that volunteers are matched with an appropriate opportunity, and maintaining complete and accurate records.
Support the Community Engagement Manager in recruiting mentors, including holding one-on-one calls with prospective mentors, scheduling and conducting mentor interviews, managing an organized mentor recruitment database, and helping to brainstorm mentor recruitment activities.
Execute strategies for mentor recruitment, including efforts to recruit within specific groups/communities to ensure that Generation Hope is recruiting a diverse cohort of mentors annually.
In collaboration with the Community Engagement Manager, represent Generation Hope at events such as community fairs, volunteer fairs, etc.
Collaborate with the communications team to create collateral for volunteer and mentor recruitment and to share volunteer stories and experiences externally.
Volunteer Management
Manage tutor matching and follow-up, ultimately enhancing Generation Hope’s Tutoring Program through improved tutor recruitment, matching, training, and retention policies and practices.
Coordinate volunteers on-site at events to ensure an organized, rewarding experience for all volunteers.
Ensure that all volunteers are appropriately trained and have completed background checks, as needed, prior to volunteering and manage billing and relationship with the background check provider.
Provide volunteers with all information that they need prior to and during their volunteer experiences to ensure that they are able to effectively execute their duties as assigned.
Work with the Community Engagement Manager to curate engaging group volunteering opportunities for corporate and other partners, as needed.
Work with the College and Career Success Manager to recruit and train career-readiness volunteers to support Scholar career development.
Volunteer Appreciation
Communicate regularly with volunteers by producing regular volunteer e-newsletters, doing personal outreach, sending birthday messages/cards, and other means.
Work with Community Engagement Manager to continually evaluate and improve the volunteer program through surveys and informal feedback, resulting in greater volunteer retention.
Work with the Community Engagement Manager to plan and implement volunteer appreciation initiatives, events, and communication campaigns.
Collaborate with the Director of Development and College and Career Success Manager to identify creative and holistic opportunities for corporate partners to engage with Generation Hope as volunteers, donors, and thought partners.
Other
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
A passion for Generation Hope’s mission
A Bachelor’s Degree OR a combination of post-secondary education and experience equal to five years
At least one year of experience working with volunteers
A love for working with people, including people with different backgrounds and experience
Commitment to and experience providing excellent customer service
Ability to garner support for an organization or cause and inspire people to get involved
Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals and to initiate process improvements
Goal-oriented, with strong initiative and creative problem-solving skills
Flexible and willing to contribute when necessary to projects outside of own department
Access to reliable, insured transportation to get to events around the D.C. metro area
Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs and schedules of Scholars and their children. Must be available for special events and trainings, which may occur on evenings and weekends.
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to Generation Hope’s mission and values
THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS ARE PREFERRED:
Public speaking experience is a plus
Experience with program evaluation is a plus
Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus
CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE.
BENEFITS:
Generation Hope provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information about the benefits of working at Generation Hope can be found at generationhope.org/careers .
To apply, please complete the online application . If this link does not work, you can access the application at this URL: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now . Please do not call.
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.
Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000
Reports to: Community Engagement Manager
Job Status: Full time (40 hours/week)
Application Deadline: January 28, 2022
Starting: March 14, 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 nearly $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.” Read below to learn 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.
In this role, you will work directly with our Community Engagement Manager to manage our volunteer program, ensuring that Generation Hope has access to skilled and engaged volunteers who will help us accomplish our mission and that our volunteers have an enriching volunteer experience.
Impact
The Volunteer Coordinator will have external impact in the following ways:
Recruiting volunteers, including mentors, to ensure that Generation Hope can meet strategic targets;
Ensuring an enriching, rewarding experience for volunteers through volunteer appreciation events, communications campaigns, and other creative avenues;
Sharing Generation Hope’s mission externally through speaking engagements, community engagement fairs, one-on-one connections, and more.
Primary Responsibilities:
Volunteer Recruitment
Recruit, schedule, and manage volunteers for all of Generation Hope’s volunteer opportunities, which include tutoring, career support, childcare volunteers, event volunteering, and snack crew.
Manage and enhance the volunteer application process, including providing excellent customer service as the first point of contact with Generation Hope, ensuring that volunteers are matched with an appropriate opportunity, and maintaining complete and accurate records.
Support the Community Engagement Manager in recruiting mentors, including holding one-on-one calls with prospective mentors, scheduling and conducting mentor interviews, managing an organized mentor recruitment database, and helping to brainstorm mentor recruitment activities.
Execute strategies for mentor recruitment, including efforts to recruit within specific groups/communities to ensure that Generation Hope is recruiting a diverse cohort of mentors annually.
In collaboration with the Community Engagement Manager, represent Generation Hope at events such as community fairs, volunteer fairs, etc.
Collaborate with the communications team to create collateral for volunteer and mentor recruitment and to share volunteer stories and experiences externally.
Volunteer Management
Manage tutor matching and follow-up, ultimately enhancing Generation Hope’s Tutoring Program through improved tutor recruitment, matching, training, and retention policies and practices.
Coordinate volunteers on-site at events to ensure an organized, rewarding experience for all volunteers.
Ensure that all volunteers are appropriately trained and have completed background checks, as needed, prior to volunteering and manage billing and relationship with the background check provider.
Provide volunteers with all information that they need prior to and during their volunteer experiences to ensure that they are able to effectively execute their duties as assigned.
Work with the Community Engagement Manager to curate engaging group volunteering opportunities for corporate and other partners, as needed.
Work with the College and Career Success Manager to recruit and train career-readiness volunteers to support Scholar career development.
Volunteer Appreciation
Communicate regularly with volunteers by producing regular volunteer e-newsletters, doing personal outreach, sending birthday messages/cards, and other means.
Work with Community Engagement Manager to continually evaluate and improve the volunteer program through surveys and informal feedback, resulting in greater volunteer retention.
Work with the Community Engagement Manager to plan and implement volunteer appreciation initiatives, events, and communication campaigns.
Collaborate with the Director of Development and College and Career Success Manager to identify creative and holistic opportunities for corporate partners to engage with Generation Hope as volunteers, donors, and thought partners.
Other
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
A passion for Generation Hope’s mission
A Bachelor’s Degree OR a combination of post-secondary education and experience equal to five years
At least one year of experience working with volunteers
A love for working with people, including people with different backgrounds and experience
Commitment to and experience providing excellent customer service
Ability to garner support for an organization or cause and inspire people to get involved
Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals and to initiate process improvements
Goal-oriented, with strong initiative and creative problem-solving skills
Flexible and willing to contribute when necessary to projects outside of own department
Access to reliable, insured transportation to get to events around the D.C. metro area
Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs and schedules of Scholars and their children. Must be available for special events and trainings, which may occur on evenings and weekends.
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to Generation Hope’s mission and values
THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS ARE PREFERRED:
Public speaking experience is a plus
Experience with program evaluation is a plus
Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus
CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE.
BENEFITS:
Generation Hope provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information about the benefits of working at Generation Hope can be found at generationhope.org/careers .
To apply, please complete the online application . If this link does not work, you can access the application at this URL: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now . Please do not call.
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.
Dec 22, 2021
Full time
Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000
Reports to: Community Engagement Manager
Job Status: Full time (40 hours/week)
Application Deadline: January 28, 2022
Starting: March 14, 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 nearly $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.” Read below to learn 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.
In this role, you will work directly with our Community Engagement Manager to manage our volunteer program, ensuring that Generation Hope has access to skilled and engaged volunteers who will help us accomplish our mission and that our volunteers have an enriching volunteer experience.
Impact
The Volunteer Coordinator will have external impact in the following ways:
Recruiting volunteers, including mentors, to ensure that Generation Hope can meet strategic targets;
Ensuring an enriching, rewarding experience for volunteers through volunteer appreciation events, communications campaigns, and other creative avenues;
Sharing Generation Hope’s mission externally through speaking engagements, community engagement fairs, one-on-one connections, and more.
Primary Responsibilities:
Volunteer Recruitment
Recruit, schedule, and manage volunteers for all of Generation Hope’s volunteer opportunities, which include tutoring, career support, childcare volunteers, event volunteering, and snack crew.
Manage and enhance the volunteer application process, including providing excellent customer service as the first point of contact with Generation Hope, ensuring that volunteers are matched with an appropriate opportunity, and maintaining complete and accurate records.
Support the Community Engagement Manager in recruiting mentors, including holding one-on-one calls with prospective mentors, scheduling and conducting mentor interviews, managing an organized mentor recruitment database, and helping to brainstorm mentor recruitment activities.
Execute strategies for mentor recruitment, including efforts to recruit within specific groups/communities to ensure that Generation Hope is recruiting a diverse cohort of mentors annually.
In collaboration with the Community Engagement Manager, represent Generation Hope at events such as community fairs, volunteer fairs, etc.
Collaborate with the communications team to create collateral for volunteer and mentor recruitment and to share volunteer stories and experiences externally.
Volunteer Management
Manage tutor matching and follow-up, ultimately enhancing Generation Hope’s Tutoring Program through improved tutor recruitment, matching, training, and retention policies and practices.
Coordinate volunteers on-site at events to ensure an organized, rewarding experience for all volunteers.
Ensure that all volunteers are appropriately trained and have completed background checks, as needed, prior to volunteering and manage billing and relationship with the background check provider.
Provide volunteers with all information that they need prior to and during their volunteer experiences to ensure that they are able to effectively execute their duties as assigned.
Work with the Community Engagement Manager to curate engaging group volunteering opportunities for corporate and other partners, as needed.
Work with the College and Career Success Manager to recruit and train career-readiness volunteers to support Scholar career development.
Volunteer Appreciation
Communicate regularly with volunteers by producing regular volunteer e-newsletters, doing personal outreach, sending birthday messages/cards, and other means.
Work with Community Engagement Manager to continually evaluate and improve the volunteer program through surveys and informal feedback, resulting in greater volunteer retention.
Work with the Community Engagement Manager to plan and implement volunteer appreciation initiatives, events, and communication campaigns.
Collaborate with the Director of Development and College and Career Success Manager to identify creative and holistic opportunities for corporate partners to engage with Generation Hope as volunteers, donors, and thought partners.
Other
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
A passion for Generation Hope’s mission
A Bachelor’s Degree OR a combination of post-secondary education and experience equal to five years
At least one year of experience working with volunteers
A love for working with people, including people with different backgrounds and experience
Commitment to and experience providing excellent customer service
Ability to garner support for an organization or cause and inspire people to get involved
Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals and to initiate process improvements
Goal-oriented, with strong initiative and creative problem-solving skills
Flexible and willing to contribute when necessary to projects outside of own department
Access to reliable, insured transportation to get to events around the D.C. metro area
Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs and schedules of Scholars and their children. Must be available for special events and trainings, which may occur on evenings and weekends.
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to Generation Hope’s mission and values
THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS ARE PREFERRED:
Public speaking experience is a plus
Experience with program evaluation is a plus
Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus
CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE.
BENEFITS:
Generation Hope provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information about the benefits of working at Generation Hope can be found at generationhope.org/careers .
To apply, please complete the online application . If this link does not work, you can access the application at this URL: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now . Please do not call.
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.
Job Title: Senior Higher Ed Impact Manager Reports to: Director of Learning and Advocacy Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 Starting: March 2022 Status: Full Time (40 hours/week) Deadline to Apply: January 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 nearly $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.” Read below to learn 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.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with an innovative and emerging National Impact Team that is responsible for stewarding our transformational efforts to improve higher-ed institutions’ learning environments to better support student parents as they work toward their degrees.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of the Senior Higher Ed Impact Manager will be to: ● Increase the capacity of and improve the performance of higher-ed leaders and professionals, institutions, and systems that ultimately work to enhance the higher-ed sector. ● Help organizations develop strong technical and adaptive leadership skills to improve the lives of student parents. ● Indirectly support and advocate for the postsecondary success of millions of student parents across the country.
The Senior Higher Ed Impact Manager will support the Director of Learning & Advocacy in implementing and carrying out Generation Hope’s technical assistance program to strengthen the capacity of colleges, universities, education professionals, and higher ed organizations to better serve student parents. The Senior Higher Ed Impact Coach will contribute to framework and module design and facilitation of convenings and workshops and will lead coaching and implementation support for several clients. The Senior Higher Ed Impact Coach must be a dynamic communicator, skilled coach, and energizing leader who is able to bring people together to advance the important work of our National Impact Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Training Design and Facilitation ● In collaboration with the Director of Learning and Advocacy, create and utilize equitable curriculum design and facilitation principles to support the execution of the technical assistance program to achieve intended outcomes. ● Co-design and facilitate highly engaging and thought-provoking virtual and in-person information sessions, orientations, workshops and trainings, as needed, to accomplish our technical assistance goals and provide follow up technical assistance as needed. ● Assist with the preparation of all instructional materials including presentations, handouts, visuals, etc. for each learning session and/or event. ● Deliver targeted technical assistance/coaching to a portfolio of two to four higher-ed institutions at a time and possible short-term consulting to other clients. ● Help to ensure coherence and meaning across the curriculum. ● Revise existing curricula, needs assessments, and evaluation activities, and work collaboratively with all staff and partners to maintain and enhance quality and profile of technical assistance products. ● Assist with gathering, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data in order to support cohort members and clients in making progress on their work plans. ● Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of technical assistance work and ensure all reporting requirements are met.
Community and Client Engagement
● Serve as one of the “faces” of Generation Hope, facilitating learning experiences during sessions that give leaders context to their learning, increase coherency of the overall program, and reinforce critical messages. ● Establish relationships with prospective clients, funders, and potential partners. ● Develop new business relationships to secure technical assistance clients by participating in networking opportunities, scheduling and participating in business development calls and meetings, etc. ● Deliver excellent customer service to current and prospective clients and continuously look for opportunities to improve our service delivery. ● Conduct pre and post-evaluations and needs assessment for each partner (i.e., work plan) and ongoing support for their implementation plans. ● Provide the communications team with information to support the creation of technical assistance impact stories and other program information as requested.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: ● Energetic, positive, and passionate about Generation Hope’s mission. ● Bachelor’s degree required; relevant advanced degree highly preferred. ● Minimum of 3 years of experience delivering high quality adult learning/training or organizational development/technical assistance to nonprofits or higher-ed institutions or equivalent experience within a higher ed institution. ● Minimum of 2 years of experience working in one or more of the following areas: executive coaching; organizational development, capacity building, or consulting. ● Demonstrated commitment to and engagement in learning and activities to promote equity, including conversations about race. ● Proven ability to facilitate engaging, challenging, and thought-provoking discussion among diverse audiences, and manage group dynamics both virtually and in person. ● Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and implement adult learning sessions and activities. ● Working knowledge of the postsecondary landscape. ● Excellent speaking, writing, and editing skills and a demonstrated ability to think strategically. ● Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within Generation Hope as well as with external stakeholders. ● Ability to think creatively, initiate and manage projects, and follow through on plans. ● Evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. ● Exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven. ● Proficiency in MS Office Suite required; familiarity with Survey Monkey, G Workspace preferred.
TRAVEL ● This position requires travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the DC Metro area. Must be able to travel (via plane, train, or car) to attend trainings, conferences, project sites, and related activities.* ● Regular overnight travel is required approximately 40% of the time.*
Salary and Benefits Generation Hope provides a competitive salary and full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, flexible work schedule, and paid time off.
CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE.
*Please note that all Generation Hope staff are currently working remotely in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Travel will resume when it is safe to do so.
To apply, please complete the online application. If this link does not work, you can access the application at the following link: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now .
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.
Dec 22, 2021
Full time
Job Title: Senior Higher Ed Impact Manager Reports to: Director of Learning and Advocacy Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 Starting: March 2022 Status: Full Time (40 hours/week) Deadline to Apply: January 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 nearly $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.” Read below to learn 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.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with an innovative and emerging National Impact Team that is responsible for stewarding our transformational efforts to improve higher-ed institutions’ learning environments to better support student parents as they work toward their degrees.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of the Senior Higher Ed Impact Manager will be to: ● Increase the capacity of and improve the performance of higher-ed leaders and professionals, institutions, and systems that ultimately work to enhance the higher-ed sector. ● Help organizations develop strong technical and adaptive leadership skills to improve the lives of student parents. ● Indirectly support and advocate for the postsecondary success of millions of student parents across the country.
The Senior Higher Ed Impact Manager will support the Director of Learning & Advocacy in implementing and carrying out Generation Hope’s technical assistance program to strengthen the capacity of colleges, universities, education professionals, and higher ed organizations to better serve student parents. The Senior Higher Ed Impact Coach will contribute to framework and module design and facilitation of convenings and workshops and will lead coaching and implementation support for several clients. The Senior Higher Ed Impact Coach must be a dynamic communicator, skilled coach, and energizing leader who is able to bring people together to advance the important work of our National Impact Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Training Design and Facilitation ● In collaboration with the Director of Learning and Advocacy, create and utilize equitable curriculum design and facilitation principles to support the execution of the technical assistance program to achieve intended outcomes. ● Co-design and facilitate highly engaging and thought-provoking virtual and in-person information sessions, orientations, workshops and trainings, as needed, to accomplish our technical assistance goals and provide follow up technical assistance as needed. ● Assist with the preparation of all instructional materials including presentations, handouts, visuals, etc. for each learning session and/or event. ● Deliver targeted technical assistance/coaching to a portfolio of two to four higher-ed institutions at a time and possible short-term consulting to other clients. ● Help to ensure coherence and meaning across the curriculum. ● Revise existing curricula, needs assessments, and evaluation activities, and work collaboratively with all staff and partners to maintain and enhance quality and profile of technical assistance products. ● Assist with gathering, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data in order to support cohort members and clients in making progress on their work plans. ● Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of technical assistance work and ensure all reporting requirements are met.
Community and Client Engagement
● Serve as one of the “faces” of Generation Hope, facilitating learning experiences during sessions that give leaders context to their learning, increase coherency of the overall program, and reinforce critical messages. ● Establish relationships with prospective clients, funders, and potential partners. ● Develop new business relationships to secure technical assistance clients by participating in networking opportunities, scheduling and participating in business development calls and meetings, etc. ● Deliver excellent customer service to current and prospective clients and continuously look for opportunities to improve our service delivery. ● Conduct pre and post-evaluations and needs assessment for each partner (i.e., work plan) and ongoing support for their implementation plans. ● Provide the communications team with information to support the creation of technical assistance impact stories and other program information as requested.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: ● Energetic, positive, and passionate about Generation Hope’s mission. ● Bachelor’s degree required; relevant advanced degree highly preferred. ● Minimum of 3 years of experience delivering high quality adult learning/training or organizational development/technical assistance to nonprofits or higher-ed institutions or equivalent experience within a higher ed institution. ● Minimum of 2 years of experience working in one or more of the following areas: executive coaching; organizational development, capacity building, or consulting. ● Demonstrated commitment to and engagement in learning and activities to promote equity, including conversations about race. ● Proven ability to facilitate engaging, challenging, and thought-provoking discussion among diverse audiences, and manage group dynamics both virtually and in person. ● Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and implement adult learning sessions and activities. ● Working knowledge of the postsecondary landscape. ● Excellent speaking, writing, and editing skills and a demonstrated ability to think strategically. ● Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within Generation Hope as well as with external stakeholders. ● Ability to think creatively, initiate and manage projects, and follow through on plans. ● Evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. ● Exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven. ● Proficiency in MS Office Suite required; familiarity with Survey Monkey, G Workspace preferred.
TRAVEL ● This position requires travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the DC Metro area. Must be able to travel (via plane, train, or car) to attend trainings, conferences, project sites, and related activities.* ● Regular overnight travel is required approximately 40% of the time.*
Salary and Benefits Generation Hope provides a competitive salary and full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, flexible work schedule, and paid time off.
CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE.
*Please note that all Generation Hope staff are currently working remotely in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Travel will resume when it is safe to do so.
To apply, please complete the online application. If this link does not work, you can access the application at the following link: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now .
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.
Job Title: Senior Policy Manager Reports to: Director of Learning & Advocacy Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 Starting: March 2022 Deadline to Apply: January 28, 2022 Status: Full Time (40 hours/week)
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 nearly $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.” Read below to learn 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.
Job Description: The Senior Policy Manager works with the Director of Learning & Advocacy in the advancement of student parent success through policy and movement building that removes barriers to degree completion, economic and social mobility, and social capital for undergraduate parenting college students. The Senior Policy Manager will promote policies on a broad range of issues that improve the lives of parenting college students and their families.
RESPONSIBILITIES ● Develop and advance policies to promote student parent success in the areas of higher education, childcare, and economic mobility with a focus on racial equity and examine the efficacy of existing policies that impact student parents. ● Manage projects related to student parent policy, conducting original quantitative and qualitative research as well as policy analysis; translate findings for a broader audience. ● Analyze pending regional and federal legislative proposals as well as administrative policies and regulatory changes, including research on relevant legal precedent and implications. ● In collaboration with the Director of Learning and Advocacy and the Student Advocacy Coordinator, implement a comprehensive regional and national policy agenda to meet the needs of student parents. ● Provide research and insights on regional policies for institutions participating in Generation Hope’s technical assistance program, FamilyU. ● Provide timely and regularly policy updates to the CEO to support external advocacy efforts. ● Contribute to other Generation Hope initiatives as appropriate and identify cross-cutting issues and projects. ● Participate in coalition and advocacy efforts. ● Prepare articles, columns, testimonies, proposals, white papers, policy/issue briefs, fact sheets, opinion pieces, blog posts, talking points, and reports. ● Assist in coordination of responses to internal or external agencies. ● Assist with the development of virtual (and eventually hybrid) events to include: workshops, seminars, meetings, and presentations. Facilitate panel discussions, strategy sessions, and other events for key stakeholders, policy professionals, and student parents on program and policy issues areas. ● In partnership with the CEO, Director of Learning and Advocacy, and the Student Advocacy Coordinator, participate in legislative meetings and policy convenings representing the needs and experiences of student parents as needed. ● Collaborate with the communications team and the Student Advocacy Coordinator to develop appropriate and inclusive framing and messaging for various presentations and written communications, including print and online communications. ● Additional responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES ● Energetic, positive, and passionate about Generation Hope’s mission. ● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in public policy or a related field. ● At least three to five years of experience working on social/education policy, with strong knowledge of higher education, childcare, and social sectors, and related programs and policies. ● Understand federal and state policy and policy making and the role of students and communities in advancing specific policies. ● Proven ability to communicate effectively in verbal forms and facilitate meetings, with particular emphasis on the ability to communicate with policy-making audiences. ● Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting and re-purposing research and best practices for policymakers in a timely and effective manner. ● Knowledge of and passion for the mission and vision of Generation Hope. ● Proficiency with office technology (MS Office and Google Suite) and equipment, including fax machines, printers, copiers, scanners, and computers. ● Strong organizational and time-management skills. ● Exceptional team player with a strong ability to contribute positively to a team ● Travel, as necessary.
Salary and Benefits
Generation Hope provides a competitive salary and full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, flexible work schedule, and paid time off.
CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE.
*Please note that all Generation Hope staff are currently working remotely in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Travel will resume when it is safe to do so.
To apply, please complete the online application here (or type in this URL: https://generation_hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now ).
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.
Dec 22, 2021
Full time
Job Title: Senior Policy Manager Reports to: Director of Learning & Advocacy Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 Starting: March 2022 Deadline to Apply: January 28, 2022 Status: Full Time (40 hours/week)
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 nearly $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.” Read below to learn 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.
Job Description: The Senior Policy Manager works with the Director of Learning & Advocacy in the advancement of student parent success through policy and movement building that removes barriers to degree completion, economic and social mobility, and social capital for undergraduate parenting college students. The Senior Policy Manager will promote policies on a broad range of issues that improve the lives of parenting college students and their families.
RESPONSIBILITIES ● Develop and advance policies to promote student parent success in the areas of higher education, childcare, and economic mobility with a focus on racial equity and examine the efficacy of existing policies that impact student parents. ● Manage projects related to student parent policy, conducting original quantitative and qualitative research as well as policy analysis; translate findings for a broader audience. ● Analyze pending regional and federal legislative proposals as well as administrative policies and regulatory changes, including research on relevant legal precedent and implications. ● In collaboration with the Director of Learning and Advocacy and the Student Advocacy Coordinator, implement a comprehensive regional and national policy agenda to meet the needs of student parents. ● Provide research and insights on regional policies for institutions participating in Generation Hope’s technical assistance program, FamilyU. ● Provide timely and regularly policy updates to the CEO to support external advocacy efforts. ● Contribute to other Generation Hope initiatives as appropriate and identify cross-cutting issues and projects. ● Participate in coalition and advocacy efforts. ● Prepare articles, columns, testimonies, proposals, white papers, policy/issue briefs, fact sheets, opinion pieces, blog posts, talking points, and reports. ● Assist in coordination of responses to internal or external agencies. ● Assist with the development of virtual (and eventually hybrid) events to include: workshops, seminars, meetings, and presentations. Facilitate panel discussions, strategy sessions, and other events for key stakeholders, policy professionals, and student parents on program and policy issues areas. ● In partnership with the CEO, Director of Learning and Advocacy, and the Student Advocacy Coordinator, participate in legislative meetings and policy convenings representing the needs and experiences of student parents as needed. ● Collaborate with the communications team and the Student Advocacy Coordinator to develop appropriate and inclusive framing and messaging for various presentations and written communications, including print and online communications. ● Additional responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES ● Energetic, positive, and passionate about Generation Hope’s mission. ● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in public policy or a related field. ● At least three to five years of experience working on social/education policy, with strong knowledge of higher education, childcare, and social sectors, and related programs and policies. ● Understand federal and state policy and policy making and the role of students and communities in advancing specific policies. ● Proven ability to communicate effectively in verbal forms and facilitate meetings, with particular emphasis on the ability to communicate with policy-making audiences. ● Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting and re-purposing research and best practices for policymakers in a timely and effective manner. ● Knowledge of and passion for the mission and vision of Generation Hope. ● Proficiency with office technology (MS Office and Google Suite) and equipment, including fax machines, printers, copiers, scanners, and computers. ● Strong organizational and time-management skills. ● Exceptional team player with a strong ability to contribute positively to a team ● Travel, as necessary.
Salary and Benefits
Generation Hope provides a competitive salary and full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, flexible work schedule, and paid time off.
CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE.
*Please note that all Generation Hope staff are currently working remotely in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Travel will resume when it is safe to do so.
To apply, please complete the online application here (or type in this URL: https://generation_hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now ).
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.