AmeriCorps VISTA Member, Recruitment & Admissions ( Newark, NJ Internship)
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ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:For nearly 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive equity and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigoroustech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 25,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. At Per Scholas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aren't just buzzwords-they're in our DNA. 85+ percent of our learners are people of color, two in five are women, and more than half hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.POSITION TITLE: AmeriCorps VISTA Member, Recruitment & Admissions ( Newark, NJ Internship)LOCATION: Newark, NJ, hybrid REPORTS TO: Local Recruitment & Admissions LeadIn this year-long service opportunity, you will identify opportunities to increase awareness of Per Scholas training within the communitieswe serve. As a VISTA Member working in collaboration with the local Recruitment & Admissions (R&A) team, youwill promote Per Scholas' mission to prospective learners through digital outreach and community engagement. As an AmeriCorps VISTA Member you will receive a bi-weekly living allowance, and upon successful completion of your service you will receive additional benefits from AmeriCorps, including non-competitive eligibility for federal government employment and an end of service award. You can find more details here: AmeriCorps VISTA | AmeriCorps.WHAT YOU'LL DOLearn from the R&A team about those we have served most consistently and those we can reach moreeffectivelyDevelop creative, innovative new strategies to connect with new communities and deepen our ties withfamiliar onesExpand Per Scholas' local social media presence to enhance our learner recruitment effortsPromote referral relationships among community-based organization partnersOccasionally staff off-site recruitment events with R&A team membersHelp develop processes and promote best practices for digital outreach among the local teamCommunicate with applicants as needed to build rapport and trustOther Projects:Participate in professional development opportunitiesCollaborate with team members on special initiativesWHAT YOU'LL BRING TO US:Technical aptitude (Google Workspace/MS Office Suite, Salesforce, etc.) and organizational skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience with social media marketing is a plusPrior knowledge or background in IT and a passion for technology is a plus.Experience working in or understanding unique local community contexts is preferredYou thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced environment with passionate, mission-focused peopleYou are detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational and time management skillsYou are tech-savvy and can learn quicklyYou see workforce development as a tool for social changeYou stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions, and that talent should be recognized and recruited from many diverse sourcesThis is an interim role with Per Scholas and is offered in partnership with AmeriCorps. All benefits, including livingallowance/education award are offered through AmeriCorps. If interested please apply to this job posting as wellas to the opening on the AmeriCorps website where you can find additional information regarding these benefits.QUESTIONS?If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at ...@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application!Equal Employment OpportunityWe're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.PII PoliciesNon-Discrimination Policy