Careers

Upwardly Global is currently hiring for the following positions:

• Manager of Employer Partnerships - San Francisco, CA

• Placement Specialist - New York, NY
• Job Search Advisor - New York, NY

• Program Manager, Upwardly Global Chicago, IL
• Job Search Advisor, Upwardly Global Chicago, IL
• Program and Outreach Fellow, Upwardly Global Chicago, IL
• Manager, Policy and Systemic Change Initiatives, Upwardly Global Chicago, IL

Placement Specialist - New York, NY

Upwardly Global is an award-winning nonprofit forging a new frontier in social entrepreneurship. Working in partnership with top-tier corporations such as JPMorgan Chase and Pepsi Bottling Group, we work to create professional opportunity and success for highly-educated and experienced immigrant professionals in the United States . Ranks of legal, foreign-born professionals formerly forced to work as cab drivers, nannies, and security guards in the United States have been able to move from the margins of the working poor and return to their careers with the help of Upwardly Global. In our second year in New York City , we are building the infrastructure to scale our operations from serving 200 jobseekers annually to serving 750 annually over the next three years, expanding our corporate partnerships, volunteer base, and outreach.

Upwardly Global is steadfast in its core belief in the potential of immigrant professionals and the power of corporations to create large-scale social change while achieving bottom line results. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of results-orientation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a sense of the possible.

Position Description:

The Placement Specialist will report to the Manager of Employer Partnerships and will have the primary responsibility for creating interview opportunities at companies and organizations in a range of industries for Upwardly Global’s jobseekers. He/she will be expected develop contacts across industries through cold calling, attending conferences and professional networking events to generate leads, and cultivating Upwardly Global’s existing volunteer base for support in placement efforts. This person will also work directly with Upwardly Global jobseekers to understanding their skills sets and professional backgrounds in order to generate the most appropriate opportunities for them.

Required Qualifications

The Placement Specialist should have a strong track record of success in outplacement, job development, or other applicable background. Able to understand our jobseekers’ past professional experiences and transferable skills, this individual should be both resourceful and creative in finding “yes” opportunities for the jobseeker and expanding our base of Upwardly Global champions across industries in the New York City community of professionals. Demonstrated perseverance and optimism in achieving challenging goals is a must.

The successful candidate for this position will be a results-oriented professional who loves to help the underdog win. The ideal candidate will be a self-directed, optimistic, high energy professional who is flexible and comfortable operating in a start-up environment. In addition, this person will possess the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in Business Development, Outplacement, or Sales
• Strong communication skills
  • Strong ability to articulate value proposition of Upwardly Global to companies and recruiters
  • Strong ability to accurately and compellingly present candidates from across industry backgrounds and functional roles
  • Exceptional ability to persuade and influence
• Exceptional tenacity
• Excellent overall intellectual capacity, sound judgment, and professionalism
• Broad network of industry contacts, friends and colleagues in New York City highly desired
• Bachelor’s Degree with mid-level work experience (3-5 yrs)

Salary Range : $40,000-50,000 with benefits (Depending on experience; range is not negotiable)

To Apply:

Email your resume and cover letter of one page only to Nikki Cicerani at nikki@upwardlyglobal.org and include job title in subject line. Note that we are only accepting applications by EMAIL. Foreign-born professionals strongly encouraged to apply.

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Job Search Advisor - New York, NY

The Job Search Advisor will report to the Managing Director and is the main relationship manager, coach, and advisor for Upwardly Global job seekers. He/She has the primary responsibility for establishing trust and rapport with the job seeker, understanding the jobseekers’ backgrounds and skills sets, starting them on the path to better marketing themselves through their resumes and cover letters, and managing their learning, development, and job search progress.

Responsibilities include:

• Resume development and revision
• Job research and fit assessment
• Cover letter preparation
• Coaching jobseekers in interview skills and marketing themselves
• Monitoring and managing mentor relationships with jobseeker for maximum impact
• Assessing overall applicant readiness to be introduced to employer partners at various milestones during the program
• Managing exposure to Upwardly Global’s alumni, volunteers, and corporate partners to achieve placement
• On-going relationship management with jobseekers
• Sharing participant progress with fellow Advisors to maximize collective learning
• Tracking and reporting on metrics and outcomes to Managing Director

This is a great position for anyone with a background in teaching, human resources management, corporate training, outplacement services, or workforce development.

The successful Job Search Advisor will be passionate about Upwardly Global’s mission, have superior interpersonal and motivational skills, and a results-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate will posses an excellent overall intellectual capacity and judgment, excellent communication skills, and be comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills:
  • Able to provide constructive criticism with nurturing support
  • Strong balance of nurturing personality with business-like efficiency
  • Motivator who can excite accomplished immigrant professionals to accomplish mutually-set goals
• Excellent overall intellectual capacity and judgment - can quickly develop ideas to advance the jobseekers job search process and establish understanding of transferable skills
• Strong writing and oral communication skills: ability to help immigrant professionals succinctly and effectively market themselves through resume and interviews.
• Extremely well-organized, detail oriented, able to efficiently manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Highly resourceful and flexible, able to find smart ways to make incremental changes within a process for greater impact.
• 3-4 years of post-college work experience with a successful track record
• Teaching and corporate experience a plus
• BS/BA or foreign degree equivalent required
• Master’s degree from a leading program desired
• Must be able to attend events during nights and weekends

Salary Range : $40,000-50,000 with benefits (Depending on experience; range is not negotiable)

To Apply:

Email your resume and cover letter of one page only to Nikki Cicerani at nikki@upwardlyglobal.org and include job title in subject line. Note that we are only accepting applications by EMAIL.

Foreign-born professionals strongly encouraged to apply.

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Manager of Employer Partnerships - San Francisco, CA

Upwardly Global is an award-winning nonprofit that partners with America's leading employers to create lasting social change through the implementation of immigrant inclusive hiring practices. We have already helped more than 1,100 highly-educated and experienced refugees and immigrant professionals from 94 developing countries to re-enter their careers in the U.S. In furtherance of this dual mission, we aim to significantly grow our corporate partnerships and revenues in the Bay Area in 2009.

Upwardly Global is steadfast in its core belief in the potential of immigrant professionals and the power of corporations to create large-scale social change while achieving bottom line results. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of results-orientation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a sense of the possible.

Position Responsibilities:

The Manager of Employer Partnerships will report to the Managing Director and will have primary responsibility for:

• Identifying, cultivating and managing new employer partnerships with Fortune 1000 corporations
• Developing and managing Upwardly Global's relationships with small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and local non-profits to drive jobseeker placements.
• Working closely with Upwardly Global's jobseeker services team to establish a candidate pool and drive towards placement goals
• Collaborating with the Senior Associate, Volunteer Programs to leverage existing corporate volunteer network for business development efforts
• Supervising two employer network staff
• Marketing and delivering diversity trainings and other value-added services to employers including bi-monthly training calls
• Working with Managing Director to effectively communicate Upwardly Global's vision and value to the local business marketplace

Desired Qualifications

• Self-starter with minimum 5 years of sales/HR professional work experience, and a proven track record of new business development.
• Recruiting/staffing sales or experience selling into HR highly preferred
• Bachelors degree required; Master's degree in business or other related field preferred
• Experience in sales and business development, marketing, outreach and event design and implementation
• Skilled supervisor and manager, as well as team player.
• Experience working in a start up or entrepreneurial environment preferred
• Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Sense of humor
• Foreign-born professionals strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary Range : $50,000 - $60,000 depending on experience with bonus potential

To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter of one page only to Anne Kirwan at anne@upwardlyglobal.org by Friday, October 3 and include job title in subject line. Note that we are only accepting applications by EMAIL. Foreign-born professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Program Manager, Upwardly Global Chicago, IL

Reply to: jobs@upwardlyglobal.org
Position starts: November 1, 2008

Upwardly Global is seeking an entrepreneurial manager with a track record of creating program results to work closely with the local Chicago team, volunteers, and national team and Executive Director to launch the Chicago program. This is an opportunity for an ambitious, motivated manager to work hands-on in bringing an award-winning nonprofit's Chicago office to life, and be positioned for future growth opportunities within the organization.

In our first year in Chicago, this talented individual will have the responsibility for executing four high impact Career Summits for Immigrant Professionals and for growing Upwardly Global's network of employer partners, jobseekers, volunteers and supporters. The Chicago Program Manager will possess proven management experience, creative problem-solving skills and show resourcefulness in the service of social change. The successful candidate will have a passion for our mission and the communication skills to connect others to it.

The Program Manager joins a national organization of committed, ambitious, creative, action-oriented and inspired professionals. In addition, the Chicago team will commit to continuing a history of success as Upwardly Global has been recognized for its leadership and innovation by the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award, New Profit Inc., Ashoka: Innovators for the Public and the Draper Richards Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. Please find more information on our website: www.upwardlyglobal.org.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Program Development and Management - The Program Manager serves as a project manager for the delivery of 4 well-run, organized and impactful Career Summits, including 4 Employer Breakfasts. The Program Manager oversees and conducts marketing through community partners, direct marketing and information sessions to sign up qualified jobseekers for the Summits. The Program Manager oversees the work of the Job Search Advisor to ensure that post-Summit at least 25 jobseekers are placed into positions in their career fields.
• Network Building - The Program Manager will work with the local team to recruit 150 volunteers, introduce local employers to Upwardly Global, forge referral partnerships with key community agencies and bring more than 150 immigrant jobseekers into Upwardly Global's network.
• Team Management, Development and Coaching - The Program Manager will oversee the work of 2-3 program staff, with support from the Executive Director.
• Fundraising - The Program Manager has a first year revenue generation goal of $150,000 from local foundation grants, individual donor gifts and corporate sponsorship of the Career Summits. The Program Manager will be coached by the Executive Director to reach this goal.

Desired Qualifications:

• BA/BS or foreign degree equivalent required. Master's degree (or foreign-degree equivalent) in business, public policy or other related field from top tier university preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive program management and program service delivery experience required. At least three years of staff management experience required.
• Industry experience and contacts in workforce development, human resources, corporate training, career counseling, staffing or placement preferred.
• Established Chicago network is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to produce and motivate/manage others, including volunteers, toward measurable results.
• Exceptional communicator, written and verbal.
• Evidence of past success in a start-up environment is desired.
• High level of integrity, professional pride, and maturity.
• Sense of humor.
• Must be able to attend events during nights and weekends.
• Foreign-born professionals and those close to the immigrant experience encouraged to apply. (Please note: full work authorization required, no visa sponsorship.)

Compensation: Salary range: $60,000-$65,000 depending on experience, with bonus potential. Health insurance, life insurance, 403B and generous vacation package included. This position will be located in Chicago, IL with 10% national travel.

To Apply:

1. Email your resume (in text or MS Word format) to jobs@upwardlyglobal.org.
Please do not send your resume in the mail. We are accepting applications by EMAIL only.

2. Please include a cover letter of one page only that outlines why you possess the ambition and experience to become the Program Manager for Upwardly Global Chicago.

Travel for interviews may be funded, but we will not be able to fund re-location. Local Chicago candidates will be given first priority. Due to the anticipated volume of applicants, we regret that we will not be able to respond individually to each applicant.

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Job Search Advisor, Upwardly Global Chicago, IL

Reply to: jobs@upwardlyglobal.org
Position starts: November 1, 2008

This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial and results-oriented nonprofit professional who enjoys helping people to reach their potential through gaining meaningful employment. The Job Search Advisor will work closely with local Chicago teammates, volunteers, national team members to launch the Chicago program. In our first year in Chicago the Job Search Advisor will work one-on-one with 100 immigrant jobseekers from a diversity of professions and nationalities. S/he has the primary responsibility for helping the job seekesr manage their job search effectively until they are placed through their own networking or search efforts, or through Upwardly Global's employer or volunteer network. This important program role is the primary contact for Upwardly Global's jobseekers and experiences firsthand the rewards of helping new Americans to find their career opportunity in the US.

The Chicago Job Search Advisor will be passionate about Upwardly Global's mission, have superior interpersonal and motivational skills, and a results-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism and maturity, as well as initiative taking and self direction, and thrive on working in an entrepreneurial environment.

The Job Search Advisor joins a national organization of committed, ambitious, creative, action-oriented and inspired professionals. In addition, the Chicago team will commit to continuing a history of success as Upwardly Global has been recognized for its leadership and innovation by the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award, New Profit Inc., Ashoka: Innovators for the Public and the Draper Richards Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. Please find more information on our website: www.upwardlyglobal.org.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research and identify job opportunities and determine fit assessment
• Cover letter review
• Coaching jobseekers in marketing themselves, interview skills, and business communications
• Assessing overall applicant readiness to begin contacting potential employers
• Managing exposure to Upwardly Global's alumni, volunteers, and corporate partners to achieve placement.
• Delivering high quality and engaging training to jobseekers
• Tracking and reporting on metrics and outcomes to Program Manager.

Desired Qualifications

• At least 4 years of post-college work experience with a successful track record
• BS/BA or foreign degree equivalent required (Please note: full work authorization required, no visa sponsorship.)
• Master's degree from a leading program desired
• Excellent interpersonal skills:
  - Able to provide constructive criticism with nurturing support
  - Strong balance of nurturing personality with business-like efficiency
  - Motivator who can excite accomplished immigrant professionals to accomplish mutually-set goals
• Excellent overall intellectual capacity and judgment - can quickly develop ideas to advance the jobseekers job search process and establish understanding of transferable skills
• Previous training or teaching experience is highly desirable.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills: ability to help immigrant professionals succinctly and effectively market themselves through cover letter and interviews.
• Extremely well-organized, detail oriented, able to efficiently manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Must be able to attend events during nights and weekends

Compensation: Salary range: $38,000-$46,000 depending on experience. Health insurance, life insurance, 403B and generous vacation package included. This position will be located in Chicago, IL.

To Apply:

1. Email your resume (in text or MS Word format) to jobs@upwardlyglobal.org.
Please do not send your resume in the mail. We are accepting applications by EMAIL only.

2. Please include a cover letter of one page only that outlines why you possess the qualifications and experience to become the Job Search Advisor for Upwardly Global Chicago.

Travel for interviews may be funded, but we will not be able to fund re-location. Local Chicago candidates will be given first priority. Due to the anticipated volume of applicants, we regret that we will not be able to respond individually to each applicant.

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Program and Outreach Fellow, Upwardly Global Chicago, IL

(FT, Fellowship with stipend)
Reply to: jobs@upwardlyglobal.org
Position starts: November 1, 2008

This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial recent college graduate who is interested in gaining hands-on social entrepreneurship experience and is passionate about helping immigrant communities in Chicago. The Program and Outreach Fellow will work closely with local Chicago teammates, volunteers, national team members to launch the Chicago program. In our first year in Chicago the Program and Outreach Fellow will work with more than 20 community agencies and will be a key contributor to the successful execution of four high impact Career Summits for more than 100 immigrant jobseekers from a diversity of professions and nationalities.

This is a full-time position that includes a monthly stipend and a bonus at successful completion of the Fellowship year. There is the potential for highly successful Fellows to continue on with Upwardly Global in a salaried staff position, with increased responsibility. Two of Upwardly Global's past Fellows are now salaried staff members.

The Fellow joins a national organization of committed, ambitious, creative, action-oriented and inspired professionals. In addition, the Chicago team will commit to continuing a history of success as Upwardly Global has been recognized for its leadership and innovation by the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award, New Profit Inc., Ashoka: Innovators for the Public and the Draper Richards Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. Please find more information on our website: www.upwardlyglobal.org.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create and maintain outreach and referral channels with local resettlement, ESL, employment, educational, immigration and nonprofit agencies and ethnic media outlets.
• Create outreach/referral channels with congregations and religious communities.
• Conduct presentations at community events
• Plan, market and host information sessions
• Screen jobseeker applications and enroll jobseekers in Career Summit
• Manage all logistics and event planning and for Career Summit, including space, catering, materials, and registration.
• During the Summits, serve as the event coordinator, managing flow, assigning and briefing team members, providing customer service, resolving last-minute requests and other issues, to ensure an excellent experience for all participants.

Qualities and Skills desired of Fellow

• BA or BS or equivalent foreign degree credential
• 1-2 years of nonprofit experience, preferred
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Previous event planning experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Chicago communities is required.
• Experience working with immigrant, refugee and/or other diverse communities preferred
• Sense of humor, outgoing personality and flexibility essential.
• Some weekend and evening work will be required
• Foreign-born professionals strongly encouraged to apply (Please note: full work authorization required, no visa sponsorship.)

Compensation: Monthly stipend of $1200 plus $300 housing stipend and local travel reimbursement. Potential bonus at successful completion of Fellowship year. The Fellow will enjoy one trip to either San Francisco or New York for training. This position will be located in Chicago, IL.

To Apply:

1. Email your resume (in text or MS Word format) to jobs@upwardlyglobal.org.
Please do not send your resume in the mail. We are accepting applications by EMAIL only.

2. Please include a cover letter of one page only that outlines why you possess the qualifications and experience to become the Program and Outreach Fellow for Upwardly Global Chicago.

Travel for interviews may be funded, but we will not be able to fund re-location. Local Chicago candidates will be given first priority. Due to the anticipated volume of applicants, we regret that we will not be able to respond individually to each applicant.

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Manager, Policy and Systemic Change Initiatives, Upwardly Global Chicago, IL

A new role, Manager, Policy and Systemic Change Initiatives is based at Upwardly Global Chicago and joins the Upwardly Global National team.

This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial and results-oriented policy professional who enjoys analyzing systems, identifying barriers and proposing creative solutions. The Manager will work closely with the Executive Director, Managing Directors and other members of the National team to create greater efficiency, and transparency with regard to licensing requirements and other processes that stand between immigrants and economic integration. Based in Chicago, the Manager will work closely with partners, including the Office of New Americans, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, community agencies and immigrant jobseekers to map the licensing process for up to 20 professions and identify and/or create new avenues for the licensure and employment of foreign educated professionals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research and Document Licensure Processes for Key Professions. Map licensing pathways and create an easily understood licensing wiki for use by immigrant jobseekers and those who provide services for them.
• Identify Barriers to Immigrant Licensure, including:
  - Conduct market research with Upwardly Global jobseekers and service providers about ease of and barriers to licensure in key states (IL, NY/NJ and CA). This may include surveys, interviews, focus groups and attendance at Upwardly Global workshops for jobseekers.
  - Conduct market research with regulatory agencies and key employers to understand barriers.
• Propose Solutions to Critical Barriers, including creating timeline for implementation, projected costs, and projected impact of removing barrier.

Desired Qualifications

• At least 4 years of post-college public or nonprofit sector experience with a successful track record
• BS/BA or foreign degree equivalent required (Please note: full work authorization required, no visa sponsorship.)
• Master's degree from a leading program desired
• Experience with legislative and regulatory processes at the State level, particularly with the State of IL.
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations governing workforce and employment issues.
• Exceptional and demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize information and research from a broad range of sources
• Inquisitive, methodical, meticulous and highly organized.
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Proven ability to work with others, including networking, collaboration on group projects and project management
• Highly self-directed
• Sense of humor and flexibility
• Foreign-born professionals encouraged to apply.

Compensation: Salary range: $50,000-$60,000 depending on experience. Health insurance, life insurance, 403B and generous vacation package included. This position will be located in Chicago, IL. 10-20% national travel. This is a one year grant-funded position with potential for renewal.

To Apply:

1. Email your resume (in text or MS Word format) to jobs@upwardlyglobal.org.
Please do not send your resume in the mail. We are accepting applications by EMAIL only.

2. Please include a cover letter of one page only that outlines why you possess the qualifications and experience to become the Manager of Upwardly Global's Policy and Systemic Change Initiatives.

Travel for interviews may be funded, but we will not be able to fund re-location. Local Chicago candidates will be given first priority. Due to the anticipated volume of applicants, we regret that we will not be able to respond individually to each applicant.

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