Recruitment Specialist - Part Time (Wed-Thurs-Sat)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island•Westbury, NY

2d•$25

About The Position

Job Purpose: The Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for building and maintaining strategic community partnerships to support the organization’s growth, with a focus on recruiting children and families into the program. A successful Recruitment Specialist will be energetic and self-driven, outgoing, and personable with the ability to work independently and as a part of a cohesive team. Confidence in public speaking and presenting to large and small audiences is a critical part of this role. Duties & Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Prior sales experience preferred.
Experience working in Youth Development is a plus.
Excellent public speaking skills, confident in presenting to large audiences.
Strong relationship-building skills through networking and community outreach.
Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.
Must possess a valid NYS Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
Ability to travel throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
Strong interpersonal, diplomatic, and persuasive skills to effectively represent the organization to the public.

Responsibilities

Conduct 70 to 100 outreach and orientation phone calls daily.
Build awareness of the organization through presentations, speaking engagements, in-person meetings, and networking with schools, community organizations, corporations, faith-based institutions, and other relevant groups.
Manage and develop partnerships: Design and implement a recruitment strategy tailored to targeted Long Island neighborhoods.
Generate applications: Implement a strategic plan to engage youth and families, assisting them throughout the enrollment process.
Attend external events, including fairs, community board, and neighborhood meetings.
Strengthen the brand: Plan and execute community events to promote the organization’s mission and mentorship needs.
Represent the organization as a spokesperson at community events and potential media engagements.
Collaborate with the Digital Content Creator to create digital recruitment materials and social media campaigns.
Assist in developing marketing materials for recruitment efforts.
Conduct orientation sessions for new participants.
Attend and participate in agency-sponsored events.
Additional duties as assigned.