Road to Hire is adding a Talent Strategy Specialist & Facilitator to our growing team. This person will design, build and facilitate a learning program focused on developing college talent for high-earning STEM and business careers.

Ideal candidates will possess a fun, positive, energetic attitude and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. A first-hand understanding of the skills needed to be successful in a high-earning STEM/Business career is required. This position will have an immediate impact on Road to Hire and daily exposure to the students that R2H supports. The performance expectations for this position are extremely high, so only those prepared to be challenged should apply!

Additionally, the Talent Strategy Specialist & Facilitator should be motivated by the opportunity to develop and create opportunities for unemployed and underemployed young adults in our community.

What You'll Do:

• Design, build and facilitate a program focused on developing college talent for high-earning STEM/Business careers;
• Work 1 on 1 with college freshmen through college seniors through STEM/Business career coaching and advising
• Build and facilitate curriculum while inspiring classes of 30-40 college students
• Identify current gaps/opportunities with students and proactively pivot approaches to address needs through individual coaching and group learning experiences
• Build strong relationships with students and supporting staff
• Plan and facilitate student visits to partner or prospective partner employers.
• Own tracking data, measurement and reporting of student progress

What We're Looking For:

• 4+ years of relevant experience in designing, building, and facilitating content centered around skills needed to be successful in high-earning STEM careers
• Strong preference for individuals with experience
• Implementing and facilitating learning experiences for college students or college new hires
• Strong knowledge of Corporate Recruiting Needs with prior corporate staffing, recruiting or STEM/Business experience
• Expertise in skills needed for STEM/Business Roles
• Results Driver that has the aptitude to make real-time decisions, measure results and change course when necessary.
• Accountable utility player with exceptional communication skills and strong organizational skills
• Growth Mindset with the ability to identify gaps/challenges and develop specific accountability/support plans to build and facilitate strong content.
• Strong relationship-building skills; ability to quickly build trust with a wide variety of different stakeholders and facilitate content to groups up to 60 students in-person or virtually.
• Comfortable working autonomously.
• Excited to be in person at least 3 days a week (Either on R2H's campus or onsite at a college campus)
• Passionate about creating employment opportunities for underserved young adults.

Compensation:

• Cash Compensation Range: $70,000-$80,000*
  
  • Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience.

Who We Are:

Road to Hire, a nonprofit organization founded in Charlotte, is committed to breaking down economic mobility barriers and paving the way for young people to access equitable, opportunity-rich futures. Road to Hire programs include:

• R2H Pathways: partners with six Charlotte-Mecklenburg high schools to help motivated students gain entry to meaningful careers after high school. This support includes paid internships, in-school classes, college scholarships and career preparation
• R2H Apprenticeships: links talented 19-26 year-olds from groups who are underrepresented in tech with employers who are committed to using nontraditional talent pipelines to diversify and enhance their tech workforces
• R2H Pathways Scholarships supports graduates of R2H Pathways through college scholarships, career coaching and paid internships. Students are able to graduate debt-free from public universities in NC or R2H private school partners, including UNC Chapel Hill, NC A&T University, Johnson C. Smith University and many others
• Golden Door Scholars (GDS): promotes educational and economic justice for DACA and undocumented students through college scholarships, internships, robust mentorship and job placement support.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodations.

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