Internship and Mentoring Program Manager
Fashion Scholarship Fund - new york city, NY
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About the Fashion Scholarship Fund:The Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) is the foremost fashion-oriented education and workforce development nonprofit in the U.S. The FSF works directly with the country's most talented young students from diverse backgrounds and awards over $1.4 million each year in scholarships to help these students succeed in all sectors of the industry including design, merchandising, marketing, and business strategy. The FSF also provides scholars with a wide range of internship and career opportunities, mentorship, networking, professional development, and unprecedented access to the industry's most influential leaders and companies.Position Summary:The Fashion Scholarship Fund is looking for an Internship and Mentoring Program Manager to join our organization. The Internship and Mentoring Program Manager will report directly to the Head of Education Programs, and to the Head of the Virgil Ablohâ„¢ "Post-Modern" Scholarship Program. With 160+ new Scholars each year, 2,700+ young professional Alumni, and 400+ industry leaders who serve as FSF Mentors, this is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization with a strong mission to support young and diverse talent who have an interest in pursuing a career in fashion. The successful individual in this position is extremely organized, conscientious, and detail-oriented, with excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:Partner with 200+ existing recruiters at 65+ fashion companies and brandsSupport the placements of the current Class of 160+ Scholars in internships and full-time jobs to achieve 100% placement for the Scholars who are seeking opportunitiesEnsure that internships and full-time jobs secured by the FSF are high-quality, paid, or for credit opportunitiesMonitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of internship placements for its Scholars each yearSurvey the current Class of 160+ Scholars to identify companies that are of interest to themEstablish connections at the companies that are of interest to Scholars, where FSF is not already connectedCollect and organize monthly job opportunities from recruitment partners that may be socialized to FSF Scholars and Alumni, and posted on on FSF's websiteAssist with recruiting partners to participate in the FSF's virtual Talent Acquisition EventsReview Scholar and Alumni resumes, and provide recommendations Coach, prepare, and follow up with Scholars and Alumni for interviewsEnsure all Scholar and Alumni interviews and job placements are well-noted and updated regularly in the CRMSchedule FSF Internship Committee meetings, take notes, and follow up as neededMENTORSHIP PROGRAM:Seek new industry mentors and manage existing mentor relationshipsManage and organize the mentor application processManage the relationship and success of the 100K Mentoring platform to create effective mentor and mentee matchesOnboard new mentors and mentees through the 100K Mentoring platform by leading info sessionsAssign and virtually introduce mentors to mentees when not connected through the 100K Mentoring platformFollow up with mentees to utilize the 100K Mentor platform meeting preparation tool kitEnsure partner companies are updated on mentormentee relationshipsImplement online training for FSF Mentors to create more engagement between Mentors and MenteesImplement a near-peer Mentoring strategyResearch other mentoring opportunities and programs (ex: group mentorship, post-graduate mentorship, and leadership training)Explore opportunities with mentors to commit to multi-year MentorshipManage Alumni volunteers and mentors for Community College ScholarsEnsure the Mentorship Program marketing collateral is updated on a regular basisSchedule FSF Mentorship Committee meetings, take notes, and follow up as neededDesired Skills and Experience Requirements:Understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of the Fashion Scholarship FundUndergraduate degree required2-3+ years of recruitment, educational, andor non-profit experienceProficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, and in Google Docs and Google SheetsExperience working with Salesforce is a plusDetail-oriented, extremely organized, and a self-starterProfessional demeanor and an ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsQuick learner who strives in a fast-paced environmentBenefits:The Fashion Scholarship Fund is committed to taking care of its employees and offers a generous benefits package including: Flexible time off: Enjoy a generous schedule of paid holidays and allotted vacation daysProfessional development: We support various professional development opportunities so that every team member can continue to develop their craftHealth Benefits: We provide top-notch health benefits including:MedicaldentalvisionFlexible spending accountsEmployer-paid life insuranceShort- and long-term disabilityFlexible work-from-home policy: The FSF has a hybrid work arrangement with a generous work-from-home policySEND A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO WITH THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!
Created: 2024-10-01