Hiring: Alumni Coordinator - Code2040 (San Francisco)

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Early Bird Application Deadline: Monday, November 30th, at midnight PST. 

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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

CODE2040 is a nonprofit organization that creates pathways to educational, professional, and entrepreneurial success in technology for underrepresented minorities with a specific focus on Blacks and Latino/as. CODE2040 aims to close the achievement, skills, and wealth gaps in the United States. Our goal is to ensure that by the year 2040 - when the US will be majority-minority - Blacks and Latino/as are proportionally represented in America's innovation economy as technologists, investors, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re on a search for a highly organized, relationship-minded, systems-oriented professional with a knack for event planning and program management. The Alumni Coordinator will cultivate relationships and steward the growth of our alumni network. You will be uniquely positioned as the leverager of a vibrant and dynamic community.

In a nutshell, you will be the driver of three key functions:

1) coordinating ongoing alumni events and programming,

2) serving as the point CODE2040 resource for alumni and

3) creating new tracking systems and operations.

 

THESE RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE...

• Assisting in the planning, implementation, and promotion of programs that provide tangible benefits for our alumni.
• Outreaching to various partners and alums to secure alumni programming.
• Supporting the planning and implementation of workshops for alumni.
• Working cross-functionally to create and share resources and opportunities that would be of interest to our alumni.
• Seeking out new opportunities to help prepare alumni to be technology leaders and innovators.
• Coordinating volunteer teams within the alumni community.
• Collaborating with the team to create and maintain pathways for alumni participation.
• Engaging regularly with alumni via direct contact, email blasts, alumni newsletters, and various social media platforms.
• Tracking and reporting alumni involvement in community activities.
• Assisting in the evaluation of activities, programs, and services that reach, serve, and engage our alumni.
• Ensuring accurate and complete alumni database records.
• Collaborating with the team to build systems to allow the organization to be more efficient.

 

HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE ROLE…

LEGACY

The Outcomes From Your Work in this Role

• You will directly influence the health and growth of our alumni network.
• You will join a growing team of energetic, positive people who are results-oriented and pursuing excellence, and who are featured in USA Today, NPR, Fast Company, Forbes, and more.
• You will create opportunities to engage our alumni in a variety of ways, encouraging collaboration and meaningful connections.

MASTERY

How This Role Will Help You Develop as a Professional

• You will hone your ability to design and execute a complex program that effectively engages and provides value to a variety of stakeholders.
• You will learn and grow skills in operationalizing diversity and inclusion.
• You will enhance your ability to build and nurture relationships with decision-makers at top technology companies with the intention of achieving a specific outcome.
• You will learn the intricacies and nuances of working in and building a fast-growth start-up, helping to propel your career in this space.

FREEDOM

The Tangible and Intangible Perks and Benefits of This Role

• You will receive generous benefits including but not limited to health insurance, commuter benefits, and a generous list of holidays, vacation, and leave.
• You will be a key member of a team-first culture where all personalities are respected and all ideas are valued.
• You will join a fast-paced startup environment where you have the freedom to help define how we achieve our vision.

 

WHO YOU ARE:

• You have 2 to 3 years of experience in a role communicating with large constituencies, tracking communications to mine for future opportunities, and connecting the constituency to each other and external experts.
• You are dedicated to supporting young professionals of color in their career development and goals.
• You are comfortable and curious in conversations about race.
• You have a keen eye for details but can also keep perspective on a bigger picture.
• You are a natural networker who loves to connect good people to good opportunities.
• You want to work with and learn from all the teams at CODE2040, from operations to recruitment.
• You have a proven track record of bringing events and meetings into vibrant life.
• You are extremely self-aware and self motivated, and have a strong desire to learn.
• You are a communicator with strong writing and public speaking skills, who is poised and professional.
• You are comfortable in ambiguity and environments that change rapidly
  environments.

BONUS POINTS IF:

• You have experience working with alumni constituents.
• You have worked with both college-level students and young professionals.
• You have ideas that can foster the growth of entrepreneurs within our alumni network.

 

HOW WILL YOU KNOW YOU’RE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB?

Please complete the following application. These short-answer questions are designed to replace a cover letter, so take your time with them and copy in your answers from a separate document. Early bird application deadline is Monday, November 30. Later applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit yours soon!

If you are chosen as a potential candidate, you will first be interviewed by ReWork and then by the CODE2040 team. The final step in the hiring process will be to arrange personal reference calls to confirm details of your work history and performance.

 

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU’RE SELECTED?

You’ll be invited to join our growing team in San Francisco. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to email us at tal...@rework.jobs.  We look forward to reading your application!