Mid-Michigan Migrant Recruiter

Belding Area Schools•Belding, MI

About The Position

The Mid-Michigan Migrant Recruiter serves migratory students and English Learners by identifying and enrolling eligible migratory students ages 0–21 in the Migrant Education Program (MEP), communicating with migratory workers and their families, and connecting families and students with referral services. The successful applicant will be employed by ESS, an educational contracting company, and assigned to work for the Mid-Michigan Migrant & EL Program. The position pays $16–$21 per hour for 20–40 hours per week and offers no benefits. Applicants must complete fingerprinting, background clearance, and the ESS application process before employment. The application deadline is November 17, 2026.

Requirements

Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English.
Ability to type and use required technology and databases.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to travel to migratory workers’ and families’ homes.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Pleasant and cooperative attitude when working with staff members from multiple school districts.
Ability to act professionally and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets and use Google documents.
Bilingual ability and at least a GED.
Complete Livescan fingerprinting, obtain clearance, and complete the ESS application process before employment.
Provide fingerprinting and background-check results to the District before employment, as required by Michigan student safety legislation.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language ability is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Attend Identification and Recruitment training hosted by the MDE.
Conduct the Identification and Recruitment process according to Migrant Education Program guidelines and procedures.
Screen, identify, interview, and enroll eligible migratory students ages 0–21 in the Migrant Education Program.
Communicate with migratory workers and their families and arrange interviews to complete Certificates of Eligibility (COEs).
Complete COEs accurately, inform parents of their legal rights under FERPA, and submit completed MEP documents to the MEP Director or Coordinator.
Collaborate effectively with schools, the Data Entry specialist, migratory families, and the MEP Director; assist with enrollment and translation.
Maintain and submit recruiter contact logs and referral-service logs.
Maintain and update farm lists.
Provide referral services and information to migratory families, students, Out-of-School Youth (OSY), health agencies, and social or community programs.
Assist with transportation to health, vision, dental, and other referral services as needed.