Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

ANEW • Tukwila, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

ANEW is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building people and communities by assisting underserved populations into apprenticeship and family wage careers. The Outreach and Recruitment Specialist is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing ANEW’s recruitment strategy to ensure a strong pipeline of qualified applicants and meet enrollment goals for pre-apprenticeship and training cohorts. This role will lead daily recruitment activities, coordinate recruitment staff, and focus on increasing access for women and underrepresented populations in skilled trades. Collaboration with leadership, staff, and clients is essential for meeting outreach and partner relationship goals. The position also involves supervising outreach and community engagement volunteers and building relationships with identified apprenticeships, community organizations, and government programs. Proficiency in digital platforms, social media, targeted digital campaigns, Salesforce, and Excel is expected.

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience working in outreach, recruitment, communications, admissions, support service, or similar role.
• Associate's degree or higher required.
• Flexibility beyond ANEW's regular business hours, including evening and weekend work.
• Regular local/regional travel required.
• Commitment to DEI values and understanding of equity and social justice principles.
• Ability to work with participants from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds and at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to handle confidential materials and information.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Proven ability to creatively, flexibly, and independently handle high-pressure, multiple, and complex projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Flexibility and adaptability in working with a growing non-profit organization.
• Strong communication skills.
• Solid administrative skills with a proven track record of managing multiple tasks and projects.
• Valid U.S. Driver's license, proof of insurability, and a satisfactory MVR.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.
• Must provide documents that verify identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, human services or related discipline is highly preferred.
• Salesforce experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and execute ANEW’s recruitment strategy.
• Lead day-to-day recruitment activities and coordinate recruitment staff.
• Increase access and participation among women and underrepresented populations in skilled trades.
• Coordinate with leadership, staff, and clients to meet outreach and partner relationship goals.
• Supervise outreach and community engagement volunteer(s).
• Attend job fairs and community events.
• Create collaborative referral partnerships with schools, skills centers, pre-apprenticeship programs, and apprenticeship preparation programs.
• Perform outreach to state and local entities, non-profits, industry affiliates, high schools, post-secondary institutions, and eligible youth.
• Conduct statewide virtual and in-person presentations.
• Attend outreach/networking events.
• Connect with community service organizations to educate them about ANEW’s services.
• Provide students with information about apprenticeship programs.
• Distribute marketing materials.
• Supervise outreach and recruitment staff members, volunteers, interns, and/or student volunteers.
• Ensure programmatic standards and recruitment metrics are met or exceeded.
• Provide potential students and/or partners with information about services provided by ANEW.
• Assist the marketing team with the development of presentations and marketing materials.
• Create targeted social media posts/graphics.
• Build referral pipelines with high schools, school districts, colleges, workforce programs, community-based organizations, government agencies, apprenticeship programs, employers, and other partners.
• Manage and supervise data entry in software programs like Salesforce and Excel, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate targeted digital recruitment campaigns, including social media, email, and web-based outreach.
• Attend and participate in webinars and training.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer paid medical benefits (if position is more than 30 hours per week and made permanent).
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (if position is more than 30 hours per week and made permanent).
• Employee contribution to medical premium (20% of monthly premiums for employee coverage if position is more than 30 hours per week and made permanent).
• Basic life insurance.
• Vacation.
• Sick leave.
• Holiday pay.
• 4% match to a 401k after one year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree