About iMentor
In a world where talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not, iMentor is fighting to rebalance the odds and give every young person a chance to realize their dreams. iMentor builds mentoring relationships that empower students in low-income communities to graduate high school, succeed in college, and achieve their ambitions. Students work with their mentors one-on-one, in-person and online, to develop strong personal relationships, nurture a college aspiration, navigate the college application process, and build critical skills that lead to college success. In New York City, Chicago, Baltimore and the Bay Area, iMentor partners with public schools to ensure every student at the partner schools receive a mentor. iMentor also provides its curriculum, technology, and best practices to help nonprofits run effective programs in the iMentor model. Since 1999, iMentor has connected more than 25,000 students with mentors and this year, iMentor is serving nearly 9,000 students across the country.   

iMentor is excited to be partnering with Baltimore City Public Schools, and the city’s diverse and passionate community of local businesses and educators to launch Baltimore, Maryland as our 4th Region in the fall of 2019. With Baltimore as our next region, we are thrilled to partner with schools and organizations that are committed to addressing the economic and racial divide that exists within the educational system.  Building on the decades of work for social and economic justice, the city’s deep commitment was further galvanized following the murder of Freddie Gray. We are inspired by the national conversation that the city of Baltimore continues to elevate across the country and are honored to join the work on a local level.  Together, our dedicated team will build on iMentor's track record of success supporting first-generation college goers while pursuing this work with the support of local champions who have motivated iMentor to elevate our mission and voice even louder with a keen eye to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

To those ends, as we partner with new regions in our five-year strategic plan, we have made an intentional push to create more diverse, equitable and inclusive work environments.  Our Equity team has collaborated with DEI leaders to add an equity lens to our internal work, external programming and overall impact.  In doing so, we've created a multi-year DEI strategy and set the building blocks to dismantle structural barriers to student, mentor, and employee success.  We’ve forged a community where all individuals are included and feel a sense of belonging by creating space for radically candid working conditions to call out and work against inequalities rooted in race and the dominant culture.  As an organization, we’re committed to hiring leaders who will take our work to the next level in service of our students and mentors all while supporting our Baltimore community.  Expanding our vision of supporting students to achieve their post-secondary aspirations has never been more important and alongside our deeply dedicated champions, we will bring this specific vision and impact to Baltimore.   We understand the passion, commitment, and time needed to become a Baltimore community fixture, and we are dedicated, in alignment with iMentor Values, to become embedded in the city. 

Nationally, iMentor has been recognized through funding from many of the leading education funders in the country, including the Ballmer Group, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, the Robin Hood Foundation, the Bezos Family Foundation, New Profit Inc., and the Kresge Foundation. iMentor is one of the nation’s most innovative and quickly growing college success organizations. As a national organization and team, we are collaborative, fun, bring passion and joy to our work, and deeply believe in human potential. iMentor was recently named one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For by The Nonprofit Times.  Read more about our work and values at: http://www.imentor.org. 
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Position Overview
iMentor is searching for a passionate and entrepreneurial individual to serve as our Manager of Volunteer Recruitment (MVR). Reporting to the Director of Mentor Engagement, iMentor Baltimore, the MVR will execute the recruitment of volunteer mentors by building on and strengthening partnerships with local business and community contacts including alumni organizations, small businesses, and associations, with a focus on building a volunteer mentor base that represents the diversity of Baltimore. They will be identifying outreach opportunities to expand and build a robust volunteer network, leading mentor orientation and be the bridge between recruitment and our Program team. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in volunteer recruitment, partnership development, community relations or engagement, volunteer management, grassroots organizing, business development, sales, or promotions. They will be a natural networker who is able to build and maintain a strong bridge to the communities iMentor serves throughout the city. The MVR will be motivated and energized by ambitious goals and must have strong project management skills, and a focus on details, customer service, follow through, and results.
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Responsibilities 
External Partnerships & Volunteer Recruitment
  • Create and execute iMentor Baltimore’s local business and community-based outreach, mentor recruitment strategy and engagement to ensure enough high-quality, well-prepared mentors and continue growing the diversity – race, industry, age, neighborhood – of our mentor pool
  • Identify and pursue high potential community recruitment opportunities, which may include speaking engagements, networking events, online postings, and community partnerships
  • Devise new, innovative approaches to recruitment outreach and our recruitment process of qualified volunteers
  • Lead communications and follow up with prospective partner organizations, groups, and individuals, acting as the 'face of the organization' and ensuring a superior recruitment process and volunteer intake experience
  • Manage existing community partnerships to drive mentor recruitment and intake; grow partnerships for increased participation; meet ambitious recruitment targets to support organizational growth
  • Maintain accurate records in Salesforce, and collect and analyze data to assess the performance of current recruitment initiatives and inform future mentor outreach strategies
  • Support iMentor organization-wide initiatives, requiring occasional evening and/or weekend events
  • Some travel required: 25% within Baltimore; transportation not provided 

Orientations and Training Facilitation
  • Prepare for, lead, and/or support info sessions, mentor orientations, ongoing training opportunities and other volunteer-facing events
  • Manage “Train the Trainer” for new staff facilitators to effectively engage new mentors towards program excitement, understanding, and recruitment
  • Represent iMentor’s recruitment efforts to our mentor community

Liaise with Program, Screening, Communications, and Events
  • In partnership with the Director of Mentor Engagement, create and lead engagement campaigns and events for new and existing mentors, including mentor engagement, experience and appreciation
  • Liaise with internal iMentor teams to support recruitment and training goals
  • Partner with National Screening Team to support volunteer intake and screening activities for recruited mentors. 
  • Support Communications team with recruitment-focused social media needs
  • Manage Recruitment team collateral, swag, and other recruitment materials
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Qualifications
  • Four (4) or more years of work experience, with at least two (2) years of experience in volunteer recruitment, community organizing, business development, volunteer engagement and/or partnership cultivation and management
  • Experience working in Baltimore, and a deep understanding of Baltimore communities and networks
  • Strong networker who has the natural ability to build bridges with a wide variety of people and communities, connect people with causes, and engage them to take action
  • Keen critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze data, recognize trends, and make recommendations
  • Skilled project manager who can identify needs, scope projects, implement strategy and see something through to completion
  • Experienced public speaker, writing and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate a wide variety of people; intuitive, empathic communicator who can quickly build rapport, trust, and credibility
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills with the ability to juggle many tasks simultaneously without sacrificing thoroughness and detail
  • Customer service orientation with superior relationship-building skills
  • Quick learner and hard worker with the ability to thrive under pressure and deadlines
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced environment; flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
  • Comfortable taking on both high- and low-level tasks and projects, from driving strategy to managing data and preparing materials for events
  • Aligned in thought and action with iMentor's values (http://www.imentor.org/values
  • Views differences between individuals (race, gender, age, cultural heritage, physical ability, education and lifestyle) as an asset and demonstrates an appreciation of the diversity within iMentor
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Our organization works in partnership with district public schools across the country. In doing so we must meet all compliance requirements of those districts
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Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary commensurate with experience
  • Up to 100% employer funded comprehensive medical and dental coverage 
  • 18 days paid annual vacation and 13 paid holidays + most iMentor functions closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • 401K match up to 4%
  • Significant opportunities for professional development and growth 
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How to Apply
Visit www.imentor.org/jobs to submit a resume and detailed cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so it is in candidates’ best interest to apply as soon as possible.  No phone, email, mail, or fax inquiries will receive a response.  

iMentor is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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