Nonprofit

Recruitment Intern

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
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  • Details

    Start Date:January 27, 2025
    End Date:May 2, 2025
    Payment:Stipend
    Stipend / Wage:$3,000 stipend
    Hours Per Week:20 hours/week

    Description

    Job Title: Recruitment Intern

    Reports to: Director of DC Programming

    Preferred Dates: January 27, 2025 - May 2, 2025

    Time Commitment: 20 hours a week (weekend availability as needed)

    About Generation Hope:

    Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure all student parents have the opportunities to succeed and experience economic mobility by engaging education and policy partners to drive systemic change and providing direct support to teen parents in college as well as their children through holistic, two-generation programming. To date we have provided over $1 million in tuition assistance, supported over 330 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 200 degrees earned through our program, and built relationships with 30+ two and four-year institutions across the country. For more information, please visit www.generationhope.org.

    Position:

    The Recruitment Intern is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and occasional evaluation of recruitment strategies based on the targets set by the organization and program team. The Recruitment Intern partners with the recruitment team and provides support on day-to-day tasks and longer term projects, and will work with the Recruitment Team to develop outreach and networking skills. The Recruitment Intern will also have the opportunity to design and implement a project of their choosing—this could range from developing a plan for long-term recruitment strategies to thinking about how to create deep and meaningful partnerships, etc.

    Candidates are expected to participate in this internship at least 20 hours per week for at least 15 weeks. Candidates who can volunteer additional time are preferable. You will receive an incentive of $3,000 for your participation in the internship program. This incentive is intended to support the costs you may incur during your internship at Generation Hope, such as childcare. Internships begin on January 27th and run through May 2, with some flexibility on starting and ending dates. This internship will be hybrid and require one day in the office.

    Responsibilities:

    • Oversee logistical details related to recruitment
    • Assist with collecting and maintaining Scholar/Sponsor records
    • Assist with marketing and communicating the Generation Hope Scholar Program to the community through various outreach channels
    • Track recruitment progress and prepare reports as necessary
    • Provide support for outreach events and campaigns
    • Attend all weekly staff meetings and evening meetings where appropriate.
    • Assist with developing and implementing creative recruitment strategies
    • Assist with research on best practices for recruitment, most effective outreach channels, etc.
    • Attend recruitment events (career fairs, community meetings, networking events) to support recruitment efforts throughout the DMV
    • Other duties as requested.

    Qualifications

    • High School Diploma required. Preference will be given to candidates with some college experience, particularly those studying Public Administration, Family Studies, Social Work, Health and Human Services, or a related field.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
    • Strong writing skills.
    • Most importantly, the ideal candidate needs to be self-directed and able to carry through projects with little oversight and in a fully remote environment.

    To apply*, please complete the online application at https://generationhope.bamboohr.com/careers/47 Please do not call.

    As a safeguard to the health of our community, all interns must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date. Our full vaccination policy is available here. Please email hiring@generationhope.org with any questions about this policy or medical/religious exemptions.

    Generation Hope is an equal opportunity employer. Generation Hope will not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health decisions), age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, and disability.

    Job Title: Recruitment Intern

    Reports to: Director of DC Programming

    Preferred Dates: January 27, 2025 - May 2, 2025

    Time Commitment: 20 hours a week (weekend availability as needed)

    About Generation Hope:

    Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure all student parents have the opportunities to succeed and experience economic mobility by engaging education and policy partners to drive systemic change and providing direct support to teen parents in college as well as their children through holistic, two-generation programming. To date we have provided over $1 million in tuition assistance, supported over 330 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 200 degrees earned through our program, and built relationships with 30+ two and four-year institutions across the country. For more information, please visit www.generationhope.org.

    Position:

    The Recruitment Intern is responsible for the development, coordination…

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
    Washington, DC, USA

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