Recruitment Specialist

Position Summary

The Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for building and maintaining strategic community partnerships to help with growth of the organization with a focus on recruitment of volunteer children and families.

Accountability

The Recruitment Specialist reports to the Recruitment Manager.

Essential Responsibilities

· Build awareness of Big Brothers Big Sisters of LI through presentations, speaking engagements, in-person meetings and networking with schools/educators, community organizations, corporations, faith-based institutions, and other appropriate groups.

· Manage, grow and develop partnerships: Develop a recruitment strategy tailored to targeted LI neighborhoods.

· Application Generation: Implement a strategic plan to engage volunteers, youth and families interested in enrolling in the program and provide support during the process.

· Attend external events including fairs, community board and neighborhood meetings.

· Brand Strengthening: Plan events with local community champions so that everyone better understands the agency’s brand and our mentorship needs.

· Develop marketing and promotional materials to recruit children and families

· Conduct orientation sessions monthly

· Attend/participate in agency sponsored events

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree required

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

· Prior experience working within Youth Development a plus.

· Must have a clean, valid, NYS Driver’s License. Ability to travel throughout Nassau & Suffolk Counties

· Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends when needed.

· Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and persuasive skills to market the company to the public and students.

A successful Recruitment Specialist will be energetic and self-driven, outgoing and personable, able to work independently and as a part of a cohesive team.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Position Location: This position will be based in our Westbury, NY 11590 office but is expected to travel throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, as needed.

Schedule

Tuesday – Saturday

Tuesday, Friday & Saturday – 9am – 5pm

Wednesday & Thursday – 12:30pm – 8:30

There is some flexibility in the hours and there is the ability to work a hybrid, remote schedule as well.

Salary

$42,500 - $50,000 commensurate with experience

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan and STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE, as well as generous paid time off and a remote, in-office, hybrid work schedule.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,500.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Experience level:

1 year

Schedule:

Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

Are you comfortable speaking in public?

Experience:

Recruiting: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English/Spanish fluently? Able to read, write and speak (Preferred)

License/Certification:

NYS Drivers License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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