About iMentor

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, iMentor partners with public schools to ensure every student in the schools receives 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 25,000 students with mentors. This year, iMentor is serving 3,800 mentor-mentee pairs in New York City and 3,500 more nationwide. iMentor has been recognized through funding by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Lumina Foundation, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, and the Robin Hood Foundation, and was a subgrantee of the federal Social Innovation Fund.

 

iMentor is one of the nation’s most innovative and quickly growing mentoring organizations. As a team, we are mission-focused, results-oriented, passionate and fun, and were named one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For by Opportunity Knocks and The Nonprofit Times. 

 

Responsibilities

The Talent Team is committed to making this internship a valuable learning experience. To that end, they will report directly to a Recruitment Manager who will provide the support s/he will need to fulfill the responsibilities outlined below. The Talent Intern’s main responsibilities include:

 

Job Publicity and Outreach

• Publicize open positions via career websites and job boards.
• Develop list of new and relevant job boards, recruitment tools, and publicity opportunities. Update passwords and access information for existing online tools.
• Research and identify broad and diverse talent pipelines to attract active and passive candidates with diverse skill sets and passion for iMentor’s mission. Includes proactive sourcing and outreach via online recruitment tools.
• Research recruitment events and opportunities relevant to hard-to-fill or larger searches.

Program Manager Recruitment

• Welcome and liaise with Program Manager candidates during on-site interviews.
• Leverage online application system to prepare materials for interviewers on Program Manager interview days.
• Organize and track interview and debrief notes.
• Participate in interviewer training and observe interview debriefs.
• Working with Recruitment Manager on proactive sourcing projects specific to Program Manager role.

 

 Data Entry and Systems Management

• Sync applicant information across databases to ensure data fidelity, consistency, and streamline access.
• Update communication templates and documents.

 

Special Projects

• Create and/or manage 1-2 projects and programs in talent management including, but not limited to, performance management, learning and development, and workplace culture.

 

The internship start date will be on a rolling basis with the possibility of extending into the summer 2017. Interns work 15-20 hours per week and are compensated at $11/hour.

 

Qualifications

• Prior office experience a must; customer service experience preferred
• A professional demeanor with the ability build rapport quickly with professionals of all levels
• Able to lead projects with minimal oversight and balance multiple competing deadline.
• Strong organizational and professional skills, including attention to detail  and time management.
• Interest in networking and learning about other departments within the organization to become more holistically knowledgeable about iMentor’s mission and work.
• Be inquisitive, creative, flexible and confident.
• Be a team player, willing and able to pitch in and help wherever help is needed.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of tact, discretion and diplomacy while dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• Resourceful, entrepreneurial, results oriented, team-player with a positive “can do” attitude and a sense of humor.
• A sincere interest in developing professionally; open to change, learning, and improvement.
• A sincere and deep commitment to the fundamental belief that every child deserves a college education and that college closes the opportunity gap.
• Currently enrolled a 2-year or 4-year undergraduate degree program.

 

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 with a Strong Commitment to Diversity