New York, New york
Veteran Mentoring Program - Operations Associate Job Opening in New York, New york - Please note, a cover letter is required to apply to this job. A résumé without a cover letter will not be read.
American Corporate Partners (ACP) is looking for an Operations Associate to join our growing, enthusiastic team working to support post-9/11 veterans as they transition from the military to civilian careers.
ACP () is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 dedicated to helping returning veterans find their next careers in the civilian workforce. ACP has two professional development programs for veterans: a nationwide Veteran Mentoring Program and an online community of professionals offering free career advice to veterans, ACP AdvisorNet ().
ACP is a unique and rapidly growing organization. We are currently providing mentorships to over 2,500 service members across the country. As ACP continues to expand, we seek to hire a detail-oriented, positive and hard working individual to join our team in New York City.
The Operations Associate position involves:
Creating and supporting mentoring relationships
Troubleshooting issues that may arise in mentorships
Establishing and maintaining relationships with fellow veteran service organizations, universities and corporate partners
Providing research, writing, and program development support to make our services more efficient and effective
The ideal candidate will be open to evolving responsibilities as our organization grows
Primary Responsibilities:
On-boarding Mentor and Protégé applicants, including reviewing applications and conducting short phone interviews
Matching post-9/11 veterans with volunteer Mentors for career guidance
Managing mentoring relationships
Troubleshooting difficult relationships, providing resources, training and guidance as needed
Building relationships with universities and veteran service organizations
Keeping your assigned veterans well-informed of professional opportunities in their local area or fields of interest
Monitoring , ACP's online community
Secondary Responsibilities
Proactively suggesting and implementing ideas for improving ACP's programs
Working on additional project teams, such as social media, corporate relations, veteran outreach, website design, process improvement, etc.
Qualifications:
Dedication to ACP's mission and a desire to assist post-9/11 service members with their career development
Commitment to non-profit work
Bachelor's Degree with a GPA of 3.5
Ability to work well independently and in teams
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Strong attention to detail
Flexibility to evolving responsibilities
Positive attitude and sense of humor
How to apply:
A résumé without a cover letter will not be read. Please address a cover letter and résumé to Genevieve Gillespie. No phone calls please.
The salary for this position is $45,000/ year plus healthcare and dental. Interviews will be conducted in person in NYC. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000.00 /year
Job Location:
New York, NY
Required education:
Bachelor's
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