Job Details

Employer Outreach Assistant (Americorps VISTA)

Upwardly Global

San Francisco, N/A,United States

Job Status: Temporary
Experience Level : Entry Level
Salary : Stipend and end-of-year award

Description

This is a one-year Americorp Vista position. For more information about the Vista program, click here: http://www.americorps.org/about/programs/vista.asp

The Employer Network Coordinator will be responsible for developing and growing the Employer Network program to increase placement outcomes for Upwardly Global jobseekers.

Identify industries and companies in which to develop relationships based on analysis of jobseeker and organizational need
Cultivate contacts in a variety of industries through cold calling; attend networking events and job fairs to develop leads
Conduct industry research to build prospect lists
Present jobseekers for open positions; provide employers with ad-hoc education and coaching on hiring immigrant professional candidates
Additional projects as assigned: May include coordinating Employer Network events, database clean-up and management, and assisting with the Employer Newsletter

Qualifications

BA or BS or equivalent foreign degree credential.
1-2 years of professional experience preferred
Interest in and/or experience in sales/business development highly desired
Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and phone communication skills.
High level of attention to detail.
Sense of humor and flexibility essential.
Some weekend and evening work may be required
Demonstrated perseverance and optimism in achieving challenging goals a must
Foreign-born professionals strongly encouraged to apply

Benefits :

This is a VISTA Volunteer, full-time opportunity based in San Francisco . Please visit www.americorps.gov/VISTA for more information about this program.

Housing stipend provided by Upwardly Global
Health and disability insurance provided by Americorp
Choice of end-of-year education award of $4,725 or cash award of $1,200 (to be received upon completion of 12 month program)
15 vacation days & 11 office holidays

To Apply:

Email your resume and cover letter of one page only to Rachel Diller at rachel@upwardlyglobal.org and include job title in subject line. Note that we are only accepting applications by EMAIL.

Upon receipt of your interest, you may also be asked to complete an online application at www.americorps.gov

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