Outreach manager job description

Schmidt Futures is a philanthropic initiative, founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt, that bets early on exceptional people making the world better. We knit talent into networks, bet on the most promising ideas through diverse forms of competition and support, and equip people to scale through partners and modern tools. To realize this vision, Schmidt Futures uses a broad set of tools - including gifts, grants, investments, and startup activity - for charitable, educational, and commercial efforts with a public purpose. Our initiative brings together the efforts of various charitable and non-charitable entities to improve our potential impact by making diverse types of capital available to the efforts we support.
About the Quad Fellowship

On September 24, 2021, Quad partners Australia, India, Japan, and the United States announced the Quad Fellowship: a first-of-its-kind scholarship program designed to build ties among the next generation of scientists and technologists. Schmidt Futures will operate and administer the fellowship program in consultation with a non-governmental task force composed of academic, foreign policy, and private sector leaders from each Quad country.

This program will sponsor 100 exceptional American, Japanese, Australian, and Indian master's and doctoral students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to study in the United States. The fellowship will develop a network of science and technology experts committed to advancing innovation and collaboration in the private, public, and academic sectors, in their own nations and among Quad countries. The program will build a foundational understanding among Quad Scholars of one another's societies and cultures through cohort-wide trips and robust programming with each country's top scientists, technologists, and politicians.

The Role

The Manager, Selection and Global Outreach, will recruit international students, facilitate partnerships between international universities, and increase the visibility of the program among strong prospective applicants in Year 2. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Selection, the Manager, Selection and Global Outreach, will support the management of the international student recruitment process and facilitate partnerships in Australia, India, and Japan.

The Manager's role will include:
- Designing and managing the recruiting process for international Quad Fellows.
- Engaging partners and students in Australia, India, and Japan to increase applications and program visibility in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Supporting the selection process, offering insight to continuously improve and ensure the highest quality selection mechanism.

Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment ManagementManage the international student recruiting process under the guidance of the Senior Manager, Talent Selection. Continuously improve the recruiting process through iteration, engagement with experts, and experimentation. Increase applications in our target regions in alignment with program priorities.Provide students, parents, and teachers with information regarding selection requirements and processes. Engage in the recruiting process by planning, coordinating, and overseeing promotional events, campus tours, student interviews, and other admissions activities. Support the selection and interview process. Maintain standards for selection and continuously work to develop diverse applicant pipelines.
Partnership ManagementManage relationships with international partners and vendors to build the brand of the Quad Fellowship.Champion and manage new projects to create stronger partnerships.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExperience designing and leading talent recruitment in a global context, preferably among undergraduate or graduate students. Experience working with students in the Indo-Pacific region is strongly preferred. Knowledge of best practices in admissions and/or scholarship application, interview, and assessment processes. Ability to work independently. Experience building end-to-end processes from scratch.Research skills with the ability to identify new sources for talent or new ideas for assessment Experience building relationships across global cultures. Demonstrated teamwork ability and a record of impact in high-intensity, team-based environments. Values-based, collaborative working style with a demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
RequirementsA minimum of 6 years of work experience in higher education, government, business, or philanthropy.A bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. Comfort with regular travel to the Indo-Pacific region at least six weeks of the year.Be based in Washington, D.C., or New York and have the ability to travel within the U.S. and internationally regularly as needed.
Futures Action Network, LLC, which operates Schmidt Futures, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. We strive for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 6+ years of job-related experience.
• Experience in a health care field or with a voluntary health organization is preferred.
• Experience generating social media content.
• Prior experience planning and managing special events and programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including developing grant applications.
• Superior interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and function independently and as part of a team.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Must be flexible for overnight travel with reliable transportation.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT USED AND SPECIAL INFORMATION

Must have unimpeachable integrity and trustworthiness while possessing a high degree of tact, discretion, and professionalism. Verbal and written communication skills will be used daily. Maintain effectiveness under pressure. Competency in use of a multiple-line telephone, personal computer, fax machine, photocopier, and other standard office equipment. Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed. Available for overnight business travel. Must have a valid driver’s license.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

At the National Kidney Foundation diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to kidney health and kidney disease prevention. It is the policy of NKF to provide equality of employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, qualified handicap or disability, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender, political affiliation or veteran status, or any other factor or reason prohibited by relevant local, state, and federal fair employment laws.

The Equal Employment Opportunity policy will apply to all employment practices of NKF including, but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, layoffs, transfers, and discipline. Implementation of the Equal Employment Opportunity policy is the shared responsibility of the management of NKF.

Marketing and Outreach (50%)

• Flexible Hours, some evenings and weekends
• Assist with Social Media planning by working closely with the Social Media Strategist and leadership team for effective engagement of volunteers, donors, event participation, etc.
• Develop and follow a strategic communication plan for donors, volunteers, and potential supporters.
• Develop and follow a strategic outreach plan to increase corporate donors.
• Represent LCAR/SFF at presentations and public events to grow awareness and support. (This may include some travel for conferences and New York events.)
• Develop a signature annual fundraising event for SFF.
• Develop with the team creative ideas, i.e. use of interns, engagement-driven activities and events at St Francis Farm, etc.
• Cultivate and lead volunteers to create a network of Fosters and Adopters across SC and NC.
• Outreach to companies whose products are used for donations or lower costs, i.e. feed, cat litter, treats, toys, beds, cat trees, etc.

Data Management (40%)

Work with Operations Manager in developing comprehensive reports from Network for Good to create outreach and donor plans on a monthly, quarterly, annual, and as requested basis for

• Timely donor acknowledgments and appreciation (Online giving is automatic)
• Event Logistics
• Donor stewardship

Administrative Tasks (10%)

• Maintain state registrations
• Assist in Human Resource duties as needed
• Other tasks may be requested.

The Development and Outreach Manager will be dynamic and possess:

• Ability to work with a high degree of independence, juggling multiple projects while maintaining a clear view of how each project supports the mission.
• Credible and decisive.
• Skills to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with coworkers, volunteers, donors, and the general public.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional computer and database manipulation skills

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years degree with a minimum of five years of increasing experience in a position related to these duties .

Physical Qualifications

The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend and stoop occasionally.

Company DescriptionLast Chance Animal Rescue as a nonprofit 501(c)3 began saving dogs and cats from euthanasia from shelters throughout the Southeast in 2009. After being vetted and evaluated they were transported to New York to waiting Fosters and Adopters. In 2013, St. Francis Farm was established for the animals who had medical and behavior issues to receive treatment. When ready they would become eligible for adoption; however some required a home environment not traditionally offered, and those have called St Francis Farm home where they receive the care needed for a happy life. This position is in support of St. Francis Farm.