Who we are:

We strive to make The Wonderful Company true to its name through our mission to bring positive, multi-generational change to the communities we serve by leveraging our business acumen and hands-on approach to philanthropy. The purpose of our work is to disrupt the cycle of poverty in the Central Valley of California through a relentless focus on the social determinants of health and an unwavering commitment to helping the region's children grow up with better opportunities than their parents had.

Our Central Valley Health & Wellness programs provide completely free comprehensive onsite healthcare to our employees and their families. Our educational programs reach students across 165 schools throughout the Central Valley, with world-class academic initiatives that support them every step of the way, from cradle to career. And our active involvement in the heart of our communities brings infrastructure investments and youth and adult programming that helps build a more vibrant and sustainable society.

But our philanthropic work also extends beyond the Central Valley. Giving back and leaving the planet better than we found it will be our legacy. To learn more about our programs and read our entire Corporate Social Responsibility report, click here.

At the Wonderful Company, we believe in investing in California's Central Valley communities where our employees live and work, including the youth of our communities, and our future. Wonderful Education's mission is to enable a lifetime of career opportunities by significantly increasing the number of college graduates in the Central Valley. Funded by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, owners of The Wonderful Company, Wonderful Education™ serves 55,000 students and partners with educational leaders, colleges, and teachers across 24 school districts to improve educational opportunities and enhance the quality of life for children throughout California's Central Valley. Initiatives include agricultural career training, college scholarships, school grants, summer camps, arts education, early childhood programs and preschools, teacher development and parent engagement programs. The Resnicks also founded the Wonderful College Prep Academy charter schools in Delano and Lost Hills, California. For more information, visit: www.wonderfuleducation.org.

Wonderful Education's aim is to dramatically increase the number of college graduates from the Central Valley of California. Since 2013, the Wonderful College Success Program has served over 1,500 scholars from Wonderful Education's three feeder prep programs: children of Wonderful employees (including the Wonderful College Prep Academies), graduates of WCPA, and students who've successfully completed the Wonderful Ag Prep program. Through a holistic, individualized support program, robust summer programming to equip incoming first-year scholars with the tools to succeed, and career development programming, the Wonderful College Success team guides each Scholar on his/her/their path toward earning a four-year degree.

The hallmark of the program is the Wonderful Scholarship awarded to Scholars who remain enrolled at a four-year institution, earn at least a 2.0 GPA and complete 12 or more units each term. Our team works regionally with dedicated staff in northern and southern California, the central coast, Kern county and Fresno county.

A day in the life at Wonderful:

Wonderful Education is seeking a Sr. Manager of Career Readiness to support the transition between the College Success team and the Wonderful Career Center.  The ideal candidate understands the challenges first-generation college students face when transitioning from college to career.  The candidate is expected to partner with both College Success and Career Center teams to programmatically provide supports while our scholars are pursuing their four-year degrees.  The aim of the role is to ensure scholars are well prepared for the opportunities available upon graduation with the Wonderful Career Center.  

Program Management (75%):

• Partner with the College Success and Wonderful Career Center leadership
• Create and implement annual career development curriculum benchmarks (and associated resources) to ensure scholars develop professionally while progress toward graduation
• Map common career pathways utilizing company and campus resources
• Educate and support College Success Coaches to guide scholars toward curriculum
• Lead part-time and internship job development/placement for current college scholars, in response to financial and career development needs.
• Organize, catalog, and vet part-time and internship opportunities for current scholars, especially those outside The Wonderful Company family to ensure mission alignment, scholar accessibility, career relevance, and employer needs.
• Participate in the design and execution of academic year programming such as summer camps, workshops, and internship searches (both within and outside of The Wonderful Company).
• Incorporate career development into College Success Coach activities designed to support scholars’ financial, wellbeing, career, and academic progress.
• Receive feedback from leadership on programmatic needs to ensure a smooth transition from college to career.

·        Support College Success coaches with accessible resources, consultations, and trainings.

• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Scholar Engagement (25%):

• Work with targeted scholars to develop their application, resume, interview, and professional follow-up skills through one-on-one support sessions, workshops, campus-specific events, etc.

Your contribution to Wonderful:

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree a plus.
• Experience as either a hiring manager or recruiter with a strong understanding of employment trends and needs.
• Robust knowledge of best practices through the hiring process for both temporary and permanent roles.
• Strong professional network throughout California.
• A commitment and passion for educational equity and justice and the desire to work tirelessly on behalf of students from California's Central Valley.
• An eager, flexible learner and problem solver who feels comfortable taking initiative.
• A self-starter with exceptional work ethic and the ability to work well away from colleagues and management.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• An ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with scholars.
• A valid California driver's license required.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption.

Your contribution to Wonderful: 

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree a plus. 

• Experience as either a hiring manager or recruiter with a strong understanding of employment trends and needs. 

• Robust knowledge of best practices through the hiring process for both temporary and permanent roles. 

• Strong professional network throughout California.  

• A commitment and passion for educational equity and justice and the desire to work tirelessly on behalf of students from California's Central Valley. 

• An eager, flexible learner and problem solver who feels comfortable taking initiative. 

• A self-starter with exceptional work ethic and the ability to work well away from colleagues and management. 

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. 

• An ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with scholars. 

• A valid California driver's license required. 

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. 

• COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption. 

Wonderful's dedication to you:

• Free access to the Wonderful Wellness Clinic
• Free access to the Wonderful Fitness Center
• Company paid health/vision/dental for self
• Voluntary 403b with company match
• Most positions are bonus eligible
• Subsidized preschool and college scholarships for your children

Quality of Life in the Central Valley:

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.

Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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