Fashion Scholarship Fund Internship and Mentoring Program Manager

1 month ago


New York, New York, United States Fashion Scholarship Fund Full time
About the Fashion Scholarship Fund

The Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the education and workforce development of young students from diverse backgrounds in the fashion industry. With a strong mission to empower the next generation of fashion professionals, the FSF awards over $1.4 million annually in scholarships to talented students pursuing careers in design, merchandising, marketing, and business strategy.

Position Summary

The Fashion Scholarship Fund is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Internship and Mentoring Program Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a rapidly growing organization that is committed to supporting young and diverse talent in the fashion industry. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Education Programs and will be responsible for managing the internship and mentoring programs, ensuring the placement of scholars in high-quality internships and full-time jobs, and developing relationships with industry leaders and mentors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with 200+ existing recruiters at 65+ fashion companies and brands to secure high-quality internships and full-time jobs for FSF scholars
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of internship placements for FSF scholars each year
  • Establish connections at companies of interest to FSF scholars and alumni, where FSF is not already connected
  • Collect and organize monthly job opportunities from recruitment partners and post them on the FSF website
  • Assist with recruiting partners to participate in the FSF's virtual Talent Acquisition Events
  • Review scholar and alumni resumes and provide recommendations
  • Coach, prepare, and follow up with scholars and alumni for interviews
  • Ensure all scholar and alumni interviews and job placements are well-noted and updated regularly in the CRM
  • Schedule FSF Internship Committee meetings, take notes, and follow up as needed
Mentorship Program
  • Seek new industry mentors and manage existing mentor relationships
  • Manage and organize the mentor application process
  • Manage the relationship and success of the 100K Mentoring platform to create effective mentor and mentee matches
  • Onboard new mentors and mentees through the 100K Mentoring platform by leading info sessions
  • Assign and virtually introduce mentors to mentees when not connected through the 100K Mentoring platform
  • Follow up with mentees to utilize the 100K Mentor platform meeting preparation tool kit
  • Ensure partner companies are updated on mentor/mentee relationships
  • Implement online training for FSF Mentors to create more engagement between Mentors and Mentees
  • Implement a near-peer Mentoring strategy
  • Research other mentoring opportunities and programs
  • Explore opportunities with mentors to commit to multi-year Mentorship
  • Manage Alumni volunteers and mentors for Community College Scholars
  • Ensure the Mentorship Program marketing collateral is updated on a regular basis
  • Schedule FSF Mentorship Committee meetings, take notes, and follow up as needed
Requirements
  • Understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of the Fashion Scholarship Fund
  • Undergraduate degree required
  • 2-3+ years of recruitment, educational, and/or non-profit experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, and in Google Docs and Google Sheets
  • Experience working with Salesforce is a plus
  • Detail-oriented, extremely organized, and a self-starter
  • Professional demeanor and an ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency
  • Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Quick learner who strives in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
  • Flexible time off: Enjoy a generous schedule of paid holidays and allotted vacation days
  • Professional development: We support various professional development opportunities so that every team member can continue to develop their craft
  • Health Benefits: We provide top-notch health benefits including:
  • Medical/dental/vision
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Flexible work-from-home policy: The FSF has a hybrid work arrangement with a generous work-from-home policy

Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@fashionscholarshipfund.org with the position you are applying for in the subject of the email. We look forward to hearing from you.



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