JOBS WITH ROOTS FUND

As a part of our initiative to support the BIPOC community, we are happy to announce the launch of our job board. We have been able to connect with employers throughout the industry to find a variety of opportunities for you. Our job board is open to BIPOC candidates at least 21 years of age.

Gather your resume, certifications, any employment documents and click the button below. Our platform is by invite only, so make sure you meet the criteria. Once you have been accepted to the platform, you’ll get an email with instructions to complete sign-up. If you have any questions, email: jobs@therootsfund.org


OPEN ROLES

Mentorship Coordinator

This position is maxed at 10 hours per week and fluctuates based on needs. Pay is $17-$19 per hour based on experience.

  • Relationship builder to wine industry professionals and our scholars. Strong leader to match the perfect scholar with a wine industry professional to excel their career.

    • Match new scholars in the program with industry mentors; keep detailed and accurate records 

    • Develop and send bi-monthly mentorship survey to collect quantitative and qualitative data from program participants

    • Evaluate survey responses to extract successes and opportunities for improvement; brainstorm creative solutions for areas of improvement

    • Engage in outreach to wine professionals in all aspects of the wine industry to recruit new mentors

    • Post mentor ads on social platforms

    • Liaison with all scholars and mentors in the program

    • Help build positive relations within the team and external parties

    • Support planning and coordination of virtual and in-person special programs and activities (ex. mentor and mentee mixers)

    • Proven experience in relationship building. Any expertise in career development

    • Must have a laptop with access to the internet and quiet working conditions

    • Knowledge of program management and development procedures

    • Tech-savvy, proficient in MS Office, all G suite

    • Experienced in processing applications and using programs like jotforms

    • Ability to work with diverse and multi-disciplinary teams

    • Excellent time-management and organizational skills

    • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

    • Detail-oriented and efficient

    • Ability to work google sheets, excel, and jot forms

    • Comfortability speaking in front of group

Career Development Coordinator

  • We are looking for a competent Career Development coordinator to undertake a variety of administrative and program management tasks. You will help in planning and organizing programs and activities as well as carrying out important operational duties.

    To be an excellent Career Coordinator, you must be organized and detail-oriented, comfortable working with diverse teams. If you have further skills in program development and human resources support, we’d like to meet you.

    This position is listed under consultants and requires 20-27 hours per week with two shifts in the late afternoon, early evening. Must be available Monday-Friday, 4-6 hours per day. Salary range is $18-20 per hour. Traveling may be required with advance notice.

    The goal will be to facilitate the effective management of programs according to the organization’s standards.

    • Support planning and coordination of a program and its activities

    • Ensure implementation of policies and practices

    • Manage communications through media relations, social media etc.

    • Help build positive relations within the team and external parties

    • Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agenda

    • Ensure technology is used correctly for all operations (video conferencing, presentations, zoom, calendly etc.)

    • Prepare paperwork and order material

    • Keep updated records and create reports or proposals

    • Support growth and program development

    • Assist with resumes and interview coaching

    • Liaison with all employers and applicants in program

    • Proven experience as career coordinator or relevant position

    • Must have a laptop with access to the internet and quiet working conditions

    • Knowledge of program management and development procedures

    • Knowledge of budgeting, expense reporting

    • Tech-savvy, proficient in MS Office, all G suite

    • Experienced in processing applications and using programs like jotforms

    • Ability to work with diverse and multi-disciplinary teams

    • Excellent time-management and organizational skills

    • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

    • Detail-oriented and efficient

    • Comfortability speaking in front of group

    • AS or BA in business administration or relevant career support experience

 Don’t see what you’re looking for?

Gather your resume, certifications, any employment documents and click the button below. Our platform is by invite only, so make sure you meet the criteria. Once you have been accepted to the platform, you’ll get an email with instructions to complete sign-up. If you have any questions, email: connect@therootsfund.org