FAO Schwarz Fellow (Boston, MA)
YearUp

Job Info

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ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY ON THE FAO SCHWARZ WEBSITE. PLEASE FIND THE LINK TO APPLY TO THE FELLOWSHIP HERE: https://www.faoschwarzfellowship.org/yearup-boston-2023/

OVERVIEW:

Year Up is hosting a two-year FAO Schwarz Fellow in Boston from 2023-2025. They will interact with students as an advisor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment, with trust among students and staff. Project work for the Fellowship is described below:

Applicants must be college seniors at the time of application and be available to work for the duration of the two-year Fellowship.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Service

The FAO Schwarz Fellow will mentor students as an advisor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment with trust among students and staff.

• Be an active member of a Learning Community of around 40 students and 10 staff members, learning and delivering core elements of the program and supporting students and staff as necessary.
• Participate in and co-facilitate interactive group exercises that foster experiential learning.
• Provide students with meaningful training sessions to prepare them for successful careers.

• Advise and mentor a small team of students.

Project Work

The FAO Schwarz Fellow will focus on marketing operations and systems enablement in direct support of Year Up's prospective student experience, helping to inform and engage young adults to apply to the program in their local area.

• Contribute to website enhancement projects, including updates and tests of new student features and content and implementation and updates to email and text messaging campaigns as part of outreach to students.

• Enable communications and measurement for recruitment events (held online and in-person), which require registration system and follow-up communications to encourage applications.
• Have the opportunity to work on additional projects in social media, events, and public relations.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants must be college seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities at the time of application and be eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the two-year Fellowship.

For more about what we are seeking, please see ourapplication page. Please visit this website for more information about Year Up.

To apply, click here. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter in PDF format. Please name your files as follows:

• LAST_FIRST_RESUME_HOST
• LAST_FIRST_COVERLETTER_HOST

In your letter, please describe your interest in working at Year Up and your responses to the following questions:

• Question 1: How did you learn about the FAO Schwarz Fellowship, and why are you interested in being a FAO Schwarz Fellow? 

• Question 2: Why are you interested in being the FAO Schwarz Fellow at Year Up? Why does their mission engage you?
• Question 3: What background and experiences would you bring to the direct service and special project work at this organization?

We will review each application carefully and select our Fellow by April 29th, 2023. Thanks for your interest.

More About the FAO Schwarz Fellowship

The FAO Schwarz Fellowship is an intensive, transformative two-year experience in the world of social change designed to develop your knowledge and leadership abilities. The FAO Schwarz Fellow will engage directly with Year Up students and alumni. They will also interact with students as an advisor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment, with trust among students and staff. The FAO Schwarz Fellow will focus on enhancing and improving the strategies and methods we use for analyzing, retaining and engaging our current students and alumni. 

About FAO Schwarz Family Foundation

The FAO Schwarz Family Foundation was established in 1990 by the descendants of Frederick A.O. Schwarz, a German immigrant who founded the beloved FAO Schwarz toy store in 1862. The Foundation continues his lifelong mission of bringing love and joy into children's lives by supporting nonprofit organizations committed to social impact, especially in the areas of education, the environment and the arts.

Additional Information

The Fellowship is a two-year commitment that pays $40,000/year including $2,000 for relocation assistance for the first year and $45,000 including a $3,000 bonus at the end of the second year. Benefits include professional development support, health insurance and annual subway passes.

ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY ON THE FAO SCHWARZ WEBSITE. THE LINK TO APPLY TO THE FELLOWSHIP IS HERE: https://www.faoschwarzfellowship.org/yearup-boston-2023/

Organization Description

Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults; and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has served more than 30,000 young adults across 35 campuses since its founding in 2000 and has been voted one of the "Best Non-Profits to Work For" by The NonProfit Times. To learn more, visit www.yearup.org, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Year Up actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to our young adults as we work to close the Opportunity Divide. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive and supportive work environment. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/

As an equal opportunity employer, Year Up is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)

** This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.

Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Year Up actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to our young adults as we work to close the Opportunity Divide. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive and supportive work environment. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/

As an equal opportunity employer, Year Up is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.

Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls.

COVID-19 UPDATE:

To ensure the safety of our young adults, staff, and families as we return to in-person work, Year Up requires that all staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless someone qualifies for an exception. Subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from being vaccinated. Face masks and physical distancing are also required in Year Up spaces.

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