Technical Mentor

This volunteering role as a Technical Mentor aims to make a life-changing impact by helping immigrant, refugee, and asylee clients move beyond low-paying jobs and into higher-skilled, higher-paying positions aligned with their professional and educational backgrounds. The goal is to address the issue of BrainWaste, where 25% to 30% of college-educated refugees and immigrants are relegated to low-paying jobs well below their abilities.

As a Technical Mentor Volunteer, you will be responsible for guiding clients toward their desired career fields. This includes enrolling them in relevant training and recertification programs, reviewing their resumes, job matching with our employer connections, and following up to ensure their success.

This is an unpaid volunteer position that requires a minimum of 2 hr/week commitment. The position offers training on the refugee process of arriving in the US and the various challenges they face in obtaining skilled employment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with IT employers and New Americans to help clients secure appropriate employment.
• Evaluate candidate skills to identify suitable positions.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing technology employer recruiters and share candidates for opportunities within their organization.
• Develop an individualized career development plan with job seekers (training provided).
• Keep detailed relationship records using the Salesforce database.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience on all fronts.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field or holding a high school diploma.
• Related work experience in social work, recruiting, coaching, workforce, or human resources is a plus.
• Able to work cross-culturally in a diverse environment.
• Any technical background is a plus.
• Preferably from the United States.

As a Technical Mentor Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to help change lives by providing guidance and support to clients who are seeking higher-paying, more fulfilling careers. Thank you for considering this rewarding volunteer opportunity.