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About the company:
The DO is not just a job, it is a purpose.
The Diversity Org is a global nonprofit that teaches low-income and minority students about how to obtain corporate and high-income careers. We partner with large companies where students learn about careers they may not have known existed, participate in professional development workshops with corporate employees, and also obtain access to internships/entry-level positions.
The companies we are currently in partnership with are J.P. Morgan Chase, Blackstone, AT&T, Kellogg's, Warner Bros. Discovery (CNN, HBO, Cartoon Network, DC Comics), Verizon, Yahoo, Salesforce, Ernst & Young, Informa, Paramount (MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon) Versace and more!
We're looking for a host to work alongside a fast-growing educational company, The Diversity Org, and become a valuable member of a rapidly expanding team. The Diversity Org is a global nonprofit that teaches low-income and minority students how to develop professional skills and acquire internships. This team member will be responsible for a variety of activities, as well as assisting with long-term initiatives and handling more urgent requirements. A good fit for this position is someone responsive, personable, self-starter, well-organized, adaptable, upbeat, and looking for a new challenge.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Be The Event Host/Moderator for Events With Big Brands/ Companies
Host and facilitate our "Billion Dollar Workshops". Billion Dollar Workshops are our events where we connect multi-billion dollar companies with low-income and minority students to teach them professional and social skills.
Attend rehearsals where you will be trained on how to host our workshops/panels
Collaborate with other team members to provide feedback on workshops/ panels
Attend meetings where you’re able to help our creative team develop new workshops/ panels to be even more effective for students and big brands.
Take editing and feedback in a collaborative, team-based creative process
Bring energy, humor, excitement, and a collaborative spirit to a fast-paced, deadline-driven, highly creative team environment.
Ideal Candidate / Qualifications
Effective communication: you will need to communicate clearly and confidently to employees from big brands (HBO, JP Morgan Chase, Verizon, and more) and students from low-income and minority communities
Have a passionate and creative commitment to issues of race and identity
Be willing to accept and explore different ideas and opinions and engage with guests and audiences from a wide range of perspectives
Positive attitude, enjoyment in meeting others, engage and show your authentic personality, a true go-getter spirit
Ability to balance professionalism with approachability
Have a computer with Zoom, know how to use it, and the ability to consistently be in an environment with effective wifi
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work part-time: Ability and willingness to work varied shifts.
Benefits
Creative: You have the opportunity to be creative because we consistently design new services and systems
Paid Travel: You will be able to get paid travel opportunities to host events with multi-billion dollar companies nationally/globally (when necessary)
Impact: You will be able to work with and make an impact on underserved student communities globally
Work From Home: You will host workshops/ panels virtually where you can engage with big brands and students
