Network and Operations Lead

Job Description

• Implement the network engagement plan to mobilize Pursuit's One Big Team to successfully meet Pursuit’s 2024 Fellow employment goals; Supporting the formulation of strategies surrounding network engagement. • Work with stakeholders across external companies to identify and convince decision makers about hiring from Pursuit; maintaining relationships throughout and beyond the hiring process • Gather the necessary information about companies and their hiring processes to equip Pursuit Coaches to prepare Fellows to successfully pass interviews • Mobilize the broader Pursuit network to remove obstacles and support Fellows throughout their job search journey, from initial connections to offer acceptance • Project manage cross-functional efforts related to network activation. • Maintain a Fellow Facing up-to-date list of opportunities from our broader network, including recurring opportunities for non-traditional talent, such as fellowships and apprenticeships like AirBnB’s Connect Apprenticeship ) • Facilitate hiring for opportunities that originate from our network through relationship management, sharing insights with coaches to prepare Fellows, and gathering feedback on Fellow progress • Track Fellows through the hiring process for network-driven opportunities; identify strengths/opportunities in our training to increase job outcomes

Qualifications

• At least 5-7 years of experience building and activating professional networks (within the tech industry) and with a proven track record of delivering specified outcomes and achievements • An in-depth familiarity of the tech market landscape, specifically the job market, hiring trends, etc. • The ability to effectively engage with a wide array of stakeholders, ranging from C-suite executives down to entry-level tech talent • The ability to simultaneously apply human judgment and abstract scalable learnings from network activation models • Experience applying a data-driven approach to developing and measuring cross-functional initiatives • Experience with or interest in working directly with adults from underserved communities. Someone who views differences between individuals (race, gender, age, cultural heritage, physical ability, education and lifestyle) as an asset and demonstrates an appreciation of the diversity within the Pursuit community

Benefits

• Great culture where transparency, respect, teamwork, and kindness are valued • Competitive compensation in base, plus bonus and a full benefits package • 401k Match • Unlimited PTO and an all-Pursuit summer break the last week of August and a week-long holiday the last week of December • Flexible, hybrid work schedule with catered lunches once a week and delicious snacks • An opportunity to work at the intersection of tech and social impact, and make a direct impact on the communities of those we serve.