Military Outreach Specialist

Trinity Health

3d•$59,384 - $89,128•Hybrid

About The Position

The Military Outreach Specialist for the NYS DOH Increasing Training Capacity Grant is responsible for providing support to transitioning servicemembers, veterans and military spouses. This position will serve as the primary contact point for this population. This role will help military personnel transition into civilian careers by delivering interview and resume-building training, while also equipping organizational leaders with the skills needed to effectively interview, hire, and onboard veteran candidates. Responsible to build recruitment pipelines and act as a liaison between military instillations, reserve/guard units, military affiliated organizations and St. Joseph’s College of Nursing. This position will help guide military servicemembers and their spouses through credentialling, licensure, education benefits, and training pathways to ensure smooth transitions. This position will also support ELEVATE CNY-RN to continue to establish, maintain and support programs such as DoD Skillbridge, PaYS, Hiring our Heroes, and Career Skills program. The Military Outreach Specialist will partner internally on efforts such as recruitment marketing and branding as well as community events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Effective communications skills
Strong computer skills with experience managing a database
Ability to work independently and as part of an office team
Must be a self-starter, self-directed and problem solver
Ability to analyze data and make recommendations
Must have a valid New York driver's license and good driving record
Ability to travel throughout state of New York
Ability to work some evenings and weekends

Nice To Haves

Experience in workforce development and military recruitment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide support to transitioning servicemembers, veterans and military spouses.
Serve as the primary contact point for transitioning servicemembers, veterans and military spouses.
Help military personnel transition into civilian careers by delivering interview and resume-building training.
Equip organizational leaders with the skills needed to effectively interview, hire, and onboard veteran candidates.
Build recruitment pipelines.
Act as a liaison between military installations, reserve/guard units, military affiliated organizations and St. Joseph’s College of Nursing.
Guide military servicemembers and their spouses through credentialling, licensure, education benefits, and training pathways.
Support ELEVATE CNY-RN to establish, maintain and support programs such as DoD Skillbridge, PaYS, Hiring our Heroes, and Career Skills program.
Partner internally on efforts such as recruitment marketing and branding as well as community events.
Maintain open communication with Administration, colleagues, staff, potential students, PCTs, and military professionals to ensure they are receiving the support required to be successful.
Perform the essential functions as listed in the job description.