Community Outreach Specialist

Aston Carter•Garfield Township, MI

2d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal, field-based role focuses on executing candidate attraction and community outreach activities within an assigned local market. Working from a clearly defined playbook and under the guidance of a Market Response Specialist, you will carry out grassroots recruiting efforts, build relationships with community partners, and promote referral and hiring programs for entry-level warehouse roles. You will work independently in the field, manage your own weekly schedule within a 32-hour framework, and provide detailed reporting on your activities and local market insights.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Residence within a commutable distance (generally within 30–45 minutes) of the assigned market location.
Reliable personal transportation for travel within the local market area.
Ability to work independently in the field while following documented processes and a defined playbook with support from a Market Response Specialist.
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail for tracking, logging, and reporting activities.
Comfort engaging with community members, local businesses, housing communities, and associate populations in a highly social, public-facing role.
Clear written and verbal communication skills for outreach, follow-up, and reporting.
Customer service mindset with the ability to build rapport quickly and handle a variety of in-person interactions.
Availability to work a flexible 32-hour weekly schedule, including some weekends, and occasional early morning or evening hours based on market needs.
Dependability and accountability for meeting commitments, schedules, and reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

Execute weekly in-market recruiting and outreach activities as outlined in the provided playbook, ensuring consistent and high-quality execution.
Place and refresh recruiting collateral, including flyers, posters, and QR codes, at designated locations throughout the local market.
Conduct regular visits to community partner locations to maintain, replenish, and optimize the visibility of hiring materials.
Distribute referral program materials on-site and engage associates about referral opportunities, acting as a visible and proactive Referral Ambassador.
Attend and support local hiring events, job fairs, community events, and information sessions, including assisting with presentation decks and event logistics.
Perform grassroots canvassing, including door-to-door outreach to local businesses and posting materials in high-traffic community locations.
Engage confidently and professionally with community members, local businesses, housing communities, and associate populations to promote open roles.
Recruit creatively for high-volume, tier 1 entry-level warehouse roles that may not require resumes, interviews, prior work experience, or a high school diploma, adapting tactics to reach a limited candidate pool.
Collect and report local market intelligence, such as competitor signage, community feedback, and transportation barriers, and share insights with the Market Response Specialist.
Maintain accurate tracking logs of all activities completed, including locations visited, materials placed, conversations held, and events supported.
Provide weekly activity reports to the Market Response Specialist documenting execution status, outcomes, and field observations.