The Employer Project
The Employer Project connects employers to quality, trained, and pre-screened job seekers, with a special focus on nonprofit jobs. Employers gain access to:
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Online Platform
Create a profile and get matched to quality staff
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Potential Employees
A pool of potential employees who are trained and ready to work
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BASIC HR ASSISTANCE
Assistance with basic HR tasks to include: job descriptions, salary research, job openings, performance evaluations, referrals to HR professional consultants, Employee pre-screening, and sector-based training
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Job Matching
Bi-weekly emails of “perfect match” candidates
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Post Employement Help
Periodic check-ins after employment
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NETWORKING EVENTS
4PM Zoom IN – an online, informal gathering of for-profit and nonprofit staff, using our proven system for networking
Job Seeker Project
The mission of The Job Seeker Project is to help the unemployed find nonprofit jobs. We target individuals who are under-served, out of work, on unemployment, on public assistance, and living at/or below poverty. We aim to specifically reach veterans, high school graduates, working seniors, emancipated youth, and working aged youth. Participants access training through our free, online workshops and collaborative partners.
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Entering the Nonprofit World
A workshop on the strengths needed to work in the nonprofit sector, and learning an innovative process of scientifically proven visualization techniques on finding and retaining gainful employment. Job seekers will learn: The Nonprofit Basics, The Nonprofit Employee Mindset - Visualizing Mission-Based Dreams and Goals, Working Daily as a Nonprofit Employee, and The Importance of Networking & Relationship Building in the Nonprofit Sector.
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Job Readiness
Job readiness skills help employees learn how to interact with supervisors and co-workers. Employers value employees who communicate effectively and are professional, no matter what technical skills a job may require. Every job requires good social skills/interpersonal skills. We help job seekers learn skills such as: effective communication, having a positive attitude, teamwork, active listening, conflict resolution, and professionalism. Currently, our specific training areas are: Financial literacy / money management, Sector-based skills, Understanding employer expectations for punctuality and performance, and "soft" skills necessary for employment such as, interviewing and resumes.
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Orientation Day - What to Expect
Job seekers learn what to expect at Orientation Day such as, the human resources process, time management, and their role in community service. They will also learn about specific job types that nonprofits need. Training will focus on the job type of the job seeker’s choice.
