Rung for Women is looking for like-minded individuals to join our team of passionate and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to inspiring women to climb the economic ladder. We envision a world where all women can lead equitable and abundant lives. Rung offers professional and personal development opportunities, along with a supportive community of women who want to earn a thriving wage and overcome the systemic economic, social, and health barriers to wealth creation.

We believe in unlocking potential and possibilities in our staff and Members. Rung for Women partners with employers and training partners who offer a fast track to career launch through short-term industry-specific training, on-the-job training, and apprenticeships. Our Members gain access to a community of like-minded women, health and wellness amenities, and childcare to support them in achieving their goals.

Since our launch in March of 2021, more than 500 women have begun a journey with Rung. Many of them have completed coaching and career training and have achieved better employment opportunities and increased their income.  If you would like to be a part of an organization that is disrupting the status quo in women’s personal and professional lives, Rung for Women is the place for you!

Our Mission: Inspiring all women to climb the economic opportunity ladder.

Our Values:

• Innovate
• Collaborate
• Invite Joy
• Promote Self-determination
• Uphold Equity

Our staff are:

• Passionate about Rung’s vision & mission
• Collaborators
• Effective communicators
• Self-directed
• Value-adders
• Have a growth mindset and high EQ

Position Summary

We’re looking for someone to work with employers who are looking for solutions to their talent acquisition and workforce development challenges, as well as supervise our volunteer and community engagement efforts. This position is responsible for establishing direction and the process to advance relationships with employers, volunteers, and community stakeholders, as well as ensuring smooth collaboration and engagement between stakeholders and Rung staff and members.  If you love making strategic connections with others, are driven to get things done, and are skilled at closing deals and managing relationships, this position is for you.

How you’ll help Rung achieve our vision:

The Corporate Relations Manager cultivates and sustains relationships with current and potential employers in Rung’s network to ensure that there is a strong pipeline of career opportunities for Rung members.  This position facilitates the connection between Rung’s program team and external stakeholders to develop mutually beneficial relationships and elevate Rung’s volunteer program and community engagement strategies.  Finally, this position helps support the direction and goals of the Advancement Team.

What you will do: 

• Manage Employer Relationships
• Serve as primary contact with Rung’s employer network hiring managers.
• Oversee the implementation of Rung’s Employer Network
• Manage and steward the Employer Network through newsletters, events, personal outreach, and other initiatives.
• Develop communication tools to clarify and position Rung Members’ unique value add to employers.
• Reinforce, to Rung’s Employer Network, understanding of woman-friendly policies/practices.
• Manage private LinkedIn Employer Network/Member group – Career Link.
• Help lead the discovery, development, and implementation of LadderLink, a proprietary data/communication tool to help gather member and alumni data as well as create a platform for employers and members/alumni to connect/communicate.
• Work with Employer Network to identify current and future skillsets job candidates’ needs.
• Maintain knowledge of the region’s current and future hiring needs and training practices.
• Represent Rung in organizations and at community events related to career pathways.
• Manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of communications and data entry.
• Supervision of Rung’s Volunteer & Community Engagement Efforts
• Supervise and manage the responsibilities of the Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator to grow a high-quality volunteer engagement program.
• Supervise and manage community engagement efforts of the Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator, including and not limited to, presentations, private and community tours of Rung, and community events and conferences.
• Develop goals for volunteer and community engagement efforts consistent with and supportive of team and organizational goals.
• Assist in the coordination of relationships, outreach, and community engagement efforts between the Employer Network,
• Volunteer/Engagement Coordinator, & Recruitment Coordinator.
• Support Rung’s Career Development Processes
• Gain understanding and provide an overview of employers’ current and future job openings to the Program Team.
• Collaborate to identify employers’ current and future training needs and confirm Rung’s career track trainings meet their needs.
• Partner with the Program Team to create opportunities for connection between the employers and Members, such as employer connects, information sessions, Career Fairs, and information sharing and networking.

What you need to bring us: 

• Willingness to engage with prospective employers, conduct tours, attend meetings, and community conferences and events.
• Proven relationship-building skills, able to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals to achieve goals.
• Outcome-driven with strong project planning and organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability in managing multiple relationships and priorities.
• Remain composed under stress, can tactfully address or escalate potential problems, and take responsibility for delivering on organizational commitments.
• Fast learner with the ability to understand a variety of job descriptions and career pathways.
• Strong customer service orientation, with extensive experience in effectively addressing, negotiating, and resolving issues with stakeholders (internal and external) as they arise.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and CRM systems.
• Previous experience managing employees is preferred.

Why Rung for Women?

Rung for Women knows that our success is the result of attracting, retaining, and investing in high-caliber staff who have a passion for our vision and mission. When you thrive, Rung thrives. We therefore offer a competitive array of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision (majority of the cost for employees is paid by Rung) plus short- and long-term disability insurance (fully paid by Rung)
  Retirement: dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% of the employee’s annual salary
• Paid Time Off: Up to three weeks of vacation, 1 week off at the end of December, 1 week of sick time, 20 hours of volunteer time, and 9 holidays each year
• Flexibility: flexible work schedule and ability to work from home up to two days/week
• Paid personal and family leave: up to 12 weeks paid time off annually for the birth of your child or to respond to your own serious illness; up to 2 weeks to respond to a loved one’s illness.
• Cell Phone Reimbursement: up to $75 monthly
• Professional Development: up to $2,000 annually to further your professional development, plus monthly professional development in-services.
• Team Building: organized activities throughout the year for departments and all staff to build a strong staff community.

Rung for Women is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

Application Process  

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and any other relevant materials to  careers@rungforwomen.org.

Please also complete a short, 5-minute assessment: Corporate Relations Manager Assessment