Careers
Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a national nonprofit organization that has made ground-breaking progress toward addressing the dramatic under-representation of minorities in leadership positions and in the institutions that develop top-notch talent, such as top-tier MBA programs and Fortune 500 companies. MLT’s unique leadership development system provides young people with the skills, personalized career map, experience, relationships, and coaching they will need to realize their career potential, focusing on the key transition points: high school to college, college to early career, early career to MBA and MBA to executive suite.
Current Openings:
* President
* Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
* VP, Development and Partner Relations
* Director of Talent
* Talent Recruitment Manager
* Partner Relations Officer
* Talent Recruitment Coordinator
* Career Prep Coach
President
Based in the New York headquarters and reporting to the Founder, the President will be the day-to-day leader of the organization and be responsible for the achievement of the organization’s strategic growth objectives over the next 3-5 years, which include doubling the organization in terms of staff, participants served, and annual revenue (to $10 million). The President is expected to further develop the organization’s strategic partnerships and relationships. He/she will also be accountable for MLT’s annual operating and financial objectives. The President will manage and develop program directors, centralized staff resources and part-time consultants - a total current staff of approximately 35 individuals. He/she will work closely with the Founder, and should be seen as a potential successor.
Responsibilities and Managerial Priorities
- Build/manage a world class team, fostering a high performance culture
- Achieve annual operating objectives and 3-year growth targets for participants served, revenues, and staff.
- Build MLT into the premier, widely recognized talent development brand
- Strengthen organization and infrastructure for significant growth phase
- Build relationships with current partners and initiate new relationships with corporations, foundations and universities
- Facilitate and drive the organization’s fundraising efforts
- Work closely with MLT’s founder/CEO and Board to optimize their collective involvement and impact.
Capabilities, Experience, Qualifications
- Extensive P&L management experience or senior Consulting experience, preferably in both the corporate & non-profit sectors
- Outstanding leadership ability, having demonstrated the capacity to inspire others and build new initiatives successfully
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to manage highlevel relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, partners, and constituencies
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the organization, and strong knowledge of ethnic or minority demographics
- Highly capable people and process manager who can manage tradeoffs between program goals and financial/organizational constraints
- Ability to develop and lead high potential individuals toward personal and professional goals
- Broad functional experience including marketing, budgeting, business analysis, finance, strategic planning, information systems, and human resources
- Ability to cultivate an innovative, entrepreneurial culture. A high energy, high impact executive.
- Excellent analytical, strategic and communication skills
- Demonstrated potential to develop MLT senior staff (e.g., program directors) for advancement
- BA required; MBA, MPA or JD highly preferred
Compensation
MLT is prepared to construct a competitive compensation package to attract an executive of the caliber the organization requires including base, bonus, and long term incentives.
Contact Information
Please submit your expression of interest and resume to Ray Brown at rbrown@ml4t.org.
Position Description
The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) will be responsible for building and developing MLT into a well-recognized, aspirational brand among young people and within the business/philanthropic communities. He/she will create and execute a strategic roadmap for MLT’s brand in conjunction with MLT’s Board of Directors, corporate partners, and industry experts. He/she will develop core brand communication vehicles and manage the marketing and recruiting function within the organization. The Chief Marketing Officer will report directly to the President/COO, and will work across the organization and externally with our corporate and agency partners. The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader and brand builder who can shape the marketing strategy and execution to achieve core operational goals.
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
- 15+ years post-college or 10+ years post-MBA marketing experience
- Seasoned executive who has built successful brands and had P&L management experience
- Excellent command of all components of the consumer marketing mix including direct marketing, new product development, consumer research, and communications/PR
- Passionate and knowledgeable about MLT’s consumer and institutional targets
- Highly resourceful with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team-oriented, environment
Job Type: Full-time
Location(s): New York, NY office strongly preferred
Relocation Provided: true
Desired Education Level: Bachelors
Desired Experience Level: Executive (10+ yrs)
US Work Authorization Required: false
Visa Sponsorship Available: false
Application Instructions
Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@ml4t.org with the position title as the subject line.
Contact: Catherine Carrington jobs@ml4t.org
Website: http://www.ml4t.org
NO AGENCY RESPONSES, PLEASE
VP, Development and Partner Relations
Position Description
MLT has developed strategic partnerships with all the top business schools as well as the most prestigious corporations including Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Co., Google, PepsiCo, Pfizer, Citigroup, Target, and Walt Disney. The organization’s breakthrough results have generated significant media coverage, including a cover story in Fortune magazine and extensive features by the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, CNN, and NewYork.
Reporting to the CEO, the VP of Development and Partner Relations will grow MLT’s funding base from $5 to $10 million over the next three years through broadening the organization’s relationships with its corporate and foundation partners and building new revenue streams. S/he will lead a several person team and build a world-class development and partner relations infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with a successful track record in sales, fund development and relationship management.
Competencies, Experience & Qualifications
* 10+ years experience in account management, general management, sales, or business development
* Successful track record of growing early-stage ventures and managing key account relationships, preferably with corporations and senior executives
* Ability to lead a high-performing team
* Excellent combination of strategic orientation and execution capability
* Intuitive understanding what it takes to succeed within bar-setting corporations and universities
* Highly resourceful with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, entrepreneurial environment
Job Type: Full-time
Location(s): New York, NY office strongly preferred
Relocation Provided: true
Desired Education Level: Bachelors
Desired Experience Level: Executive (10+ yrs)
US Work Authorization Required: false
Visa Sponsorship Available: false
Application Instructions
Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@ml4t.org with the position title as the subject line.
Contact: Catherine Carrington jobs@ml4t.org
Website: http://www.ml4t.org
NO AGENCY RESPONSES, PLEASE
Position Descriptions
MLT has developed strategic partnerships with all the top business schools as well as the most prestigious corporations including Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Co., Google, PepsiCo, Pfizer, Citigroup, Target, and Walt Disney. The organization’s breakthrough results have generated significant media coverage, including a cover story in Fortune magazine and extensive features by the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, CNN, and NewYork1.
The MLT Partner Relations Officer will be located in MLT’s NYC office and report to the Director of Partner and Business Development. He or she will work closely with the Partner Relations Manager to ensure that MLT’s relationships with major corporate partners are managed and executed well. MLT prides itself on fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, hard work and fun. The successful candidate for this position will possess a strong work-ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit, the ability to multi-task, be a problem solver, have a customer service focus, enjoy working in teams and at events, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
* Conduct bi-annual reviews with partners to establish and follow-up on mutual goals for participant interaction, program development and delivery and recruiting targets
* Facilitate employment/internship opportunities for MLT participants at partner organizations, coordinate partner recruiting requests, and track participant and partner outcomes
* Execution of partner-related initiatives with input from Program Directors
* Development of web-based systems to support corporate liaison responsibilities
* Development of partner relations management policies, procedures and best practices
* Prepare proposals for deeper partner engagement
* Administer and analyze partner satisfaction surveys with program staff
* Develop and compile partner metrics reporting and analysis systems
* Occasional weekend travel and evening work required
Competencies, Experience & Qualifications
* At least 5-7 years of post-college business work experience
* Customer service orientation and key account management experience highly desirable
* Excellent writing ability
* Strong analytical skills
* Excellent relationship management skills
* Experience with PowerPoint and Excel
* Public speaking experience
* Extremely well-organized, detail oriented, able to efficiently manage multiple tasks concurrently
* Highly resourceful with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, entrepreneurial environment
Job Type: Full-time
Location(s): New York, NY office strongly preferred
Relocation Provided: true
Desired Education Level: MBA
Desired Experience Level: Executive (10+ yrs)
US Work Authorization Required: false
Visa Sponsorship Available: false
Application Instructions
Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@ml4t.org with the position title as the subject line.
Contact: Catherine Carrington jobs@ml4t.org
Website: http://www.ml4t.org
NO AGENCY RESPONSES, PLEASE
Position Description
The Director of Talent will lead MLT’s talent acquisition and development process, including all staff recruiting and hiring, orientation, and performance evaluation. This person will be based in NYC and report directly to the COO/President.
Primary Responsibilties
Recruitment Efforts
-Identify and cultivate broad, diverse pipelines of talent for full-time positions across the organization
-Lead and manage all aspects of MLT’s hiring process: identify appropriate recruiting channels, screen resumes, interview candidates, conduct reference checks, and orient new employees
-Develop and train managers on best practices for recruiting, interviewing, negotiating and training
-Establish and cultivate relationships with organizations and individuals who support recruiting efforts
Organizational Leadership
-Create and lead strategy sessions with MLT’s leadership team to address core strategic issues related to attracting, developing and retaining top talent
-Collaborate with MLT’s President to develop and maintain hiring calendar with minimal position vacancy
-Partner with President on select strategic projects
Retention and Development Efforts
-Develop and lead MLT orientation sessions and support hiring managers in the creation of new hire work plans
-Oversee MLT’s performance evaluation process, in coordination with the President and Program Directors; ensure supervisors are trained on the execution of this process
-Assist in fielding personnel concerns
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong leadership and project management skills, follow through, and a passion for the mission. Other qualifications -Five years work experience, including 2-3 years of management experience (ideally in staff sourcing/hiring)
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
-BA or equivalent required; MBA preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Location(s): NYC headquarters
Relocation Provided: false
Desired Education Level:
Desired Experience Level:
US Work Authorization Required: true
Visa Sponsorship Available: false
Application Instructions
Send resume and thoughtful cover letter to jobs@ml4t.org - include Director of Talent in subject line
Contact: Catherine Carrington
Website: www.ml4t.org
NO AGENCY RESPONSES, PLEASE
Talent Recruitment Coordinator
Position Description
The Talent Recruitment Coordinator will contribute significantly to the growth of the MBA Prep Program. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to jumpstart his/her career in recruiting, sales and/or marketing, as well as someone who enjoys a good deal of responsibility. The Talent Recruitment Coordinator will be responsible for working with the Program staff to double the number of applicants to the MBAP Prep program. The position is based in MLT’s New York City office and reports to the Manager, Talent Recruitment.
Primary Responsibilities
* Support all aspects of program outreach and recruiting
* Manage candidate database, metric reporting to showcase marketing outcomes
* Coordinate logistics for recruiting events
* Develop and manage website content; manage outreach via social networking sites (facebook, myspace) to market MLT to target audiences
* Establish relationships with prospective program applicants, representatives at target feeder organizations and campuses
Qualifications
* Highly motivated, self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team
* Superior ability to handle multiple projects at once
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Detail orientation with strong organization and project management skills
* Entrepreneurial spirit, with a genuine interest in business and education
* Superb interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of employees
* Advanced proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; experience with database management a plus
* Bachelor’s degree
* 1 year of recruiting or sales experience a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Location(s): New York, NY
Relocation Provided: false
Desired Education Level: Bachelors
Desired Experience Level: none
US Work Authorization Required: false
Visa Sponsorship Available: false
Application Instructions
Please send a cover letter, stating how you heard about this position, and resume to Ebele Okobi-Harris at eokobi-harris@ml4t.org. Please put “Talent Recruitment Coordinator” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Career Prep Coach
Position Description
The Career Preparation Program Coach is a full-time or part-time position that will have primary responsibility for implementing the CP coaching curriculum, including but not limited to providing personalized career guidance to the students, developing event content and materials for fellows. The Coach needs to know the bar of excellence and be able to assess and support fellows’ ability to be successful candidates in top entry-level business jobs. The Coach will report to the Career Preparation Program Director.
Primary Responsibilities
* Provide fellows with timely, personalized career guidance
* Marshaling fellows through key aspects of the preparatory curriculum, which include:
* Strength and weakness assessments and action plan development
* Industry/career research
* Resume development
* Interview preparation
* Leadership and self-awareness training
* Relationship management
* Assessing overall applicant readiness at various milestones during the program
* Connecting participants to volunteer advisors as needed
* Sharing participant progress with fellow Coaches to maximize collective learning
* Screening Career Preparation program applicants
* Tracking metrics and reporting on outcomes to Program Director and Associate Director
* Developing workshop content and program curriculum
Qualifications
* Motivator who can excite students to accomplish the goals that you mutually set
* Self starter able to initiate projects and proactively follow-up on coaching call deliverables
* Team player able to work with other coaches and program director to deliver superior results
* Ability to build lasting relationships with program participants, other coaches and MLT Staff
* Excellent interpersonal skills - especially listening, motivating and persuading
* Excellent overall intellectual capacity and judgment - can quickly develop a deep knowledge of the recruiting process, master coaching curriculum, and establish an intuitive sense of the participant readiness
* Strong balance of nurturing personality with business-like efficiency that facilitate the feedback process
* Extremely well-organized, diligent, detail oriented, able to efficiently manage multiple tasks concurrently
* Highly resourceful with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, hands-on and entrepreneurial environment
* At least 5 years of post-college work experience with a successful track record, preferably in a service related organization
* Coaching, advising, and/or corporate recruiting experience preferred
* MBA degree from a leading program a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Location(s): home-based
Relocation Provided: false
Desired Education Level: Bachelors
Desired Experience Level: 5+ years of post-college work experience
US Work Authorization Required: true
Visa Sponsorship Available: false
Application Instructions
Please send a cover letter, stating how you heard about this position, and resume to Nicole Lindsay at jobs@ML4T.org. Please put “Career Prep Coach” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Talent Recruitment Manager
Position Description
The Talent Recruitment Manager will be responsible for increasing the quality and quantity of the pipelines for MLT’s MBA Prep program for young professionals and MLT’s Career Prep program for college juniors. The Talent Recruitment Manager will manage the MBA Prep and Career Prep Talent Recruitment Coordinators while working closely with the Brand & Communications Manager and report to the MBA Prep and Career Prep Program Director.
The ideal candidate will have a superior mix of strategic acumen, business experience, project management skills and extreme attention to detail. This person must excel in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to multitask effectively. MLT actively maintains a collaborative yet entrepreneurial culture.
Primary Responsibilities
• Develop and implement recruiting strategies for identifying and attracting outstanding applicants, including developing messaging and tactics targeting millennials.
• Leverage fellow and alumni pools to drive program applications.
• Build partnerships with targeted feeder organizations to increase quality applicant flow
• Develop and implement strategy to establish an ongoing MLT presence nationwide in young professional organizations, associations, and other circles through partnership and co-programming for MBA Prep and on campuses of target CP feeder schools; building relationships with targeted administrators, faculty and student leaders
• Develop recruiting events that incorporate MLT skill-building programming and targeted marketing messages
• Develop web-based and high-touch programming to broaden and strengthen applicant pipeline by providing early engagement and preparation opportunities for future MBAP and CP candidates
• Develop and implement strategy to utilize blogging, social networking sites, and other web-based strategies to market MLT to target audiences
• Build and manage candidate database to drive marketing efforts, utilizing both partner- and MLT-generated leads
• Develop and implement strategy to establish an ongoing MLT presence nationwide on campus of target CP feeder schools; building relationships with targeted administrators, faculty and student leaders
accepted fellows
Qualifications
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• “Hands on”, process & results focused individual
• Entrepreneurial mindset/perspective – able to be highly resourceful while operating cross-functionally
• Excellent overall intellectual capacity and judgment
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Extremely well-organized, detail-oriented, able to efficiently manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Coaching, advising and/or corporate recruiting experience preferred
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be able to travel & attend events during nights and weekends
Job Type: Full-time
Location(s): New York, NY
Relocation Provided: false
Desired Education Level: MBA degree is a strong plus
Desired Experience Level: 5+ years of work experience
US Work Authorization Required: true
Visa Sponsorship Available: false
Application Instructions
Please send a cover letter, stating how you heard about this position, and resume to Ebele Okobi-Harris at eokobi-harris@ml4t.org. Please put “Talent Recruitment Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
