Improve Your Tomorrow - Baltimore, MD
posted about 2 months ago
Company Overview: Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) was founded in 2013 with the mission to increase the number of young men of color (YMOC) to attend and graduate from colleges and universities. We envision a world where men of color are overrepresented in higher education, underrepresented in the criminal justice system, and leaders in their communities. With remarkable resilience, authenticity, and passion, we work to combat academic inequities and build a college-to-community pipeline. Position Overview: In an effort to strengthen the recruitment and retention of Improve Your Tomorrow's Mentor Fellows (AmeriCorps members), the Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist will be dedicated to expanding and building the program's capacity and their partnering organizations to effectively recruit and retain members. Reporting to the Maryland Executive Director, the Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist will work with the Improve Your Tomorrow team to expand community outreach, build social media presence through active posting and coordination with current and potential partner agencies, and promote the transformational impact of the program on populations with whom they work. The Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist will utilize effective recruitment strategies to increase the number of Mentor Fellows to serve at Improve Your Tomorrow in the Maryland area. Responsibilities include: The Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist will provide capacity building support to Improve Your Tomorrow as defined by the achievement of the following outcomes: An increase in Mentor Fellow applications received and an increase in the number of AmeriCorps member slots filled. The Recruitment and Onboarding Specialist will be charged with daily outreach, communication, and scheduling of events and opportunities to meet the above-mentioned outcomes. In addition to creating and refining systems to recruit and retain quality AmeriCorps members. The Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist's activities may include, but are not limited to the following: Be well-versed on the purpose of the program and its recruitment goals and deadlines. Gather and maintain updated information on the application process and timelines for the program. Identify and develop partnerships to increase outreach to potential AmeriCorps Members. Participate in any events or opportunities on behalf of the program that may potentially expand Improve Your Tomorrow's branding and or increase leads. Expand community outreach through presentations at colleges, career fairs and other venues that are frequented by prospective Mentor Fellows. Build social media presence through active posting and coordination with partner agencies. Schedule and conduct a high volume of interviews year-round and select qualified individuals to serve as Mentor Fellows in the Central Valley region. Spearhead onboarding, offboarding and pre-service orientation for Mentor Fellows in the Central Valley region. Track and maintain data regarding progress towards achieving project outcomes. Implement strategies to retain Mentor Fellows and engage Alumni in promoting the Mentor Fellowship opportunity. Participate in weekly check-in meetings with the Recruitment team to set goals and touch base on progress toward target outcomes. Provide follow-up information or support to potential candidates or applicants in the pipeline. Other tasks and job duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.