Regional Outreach Recruiter- Contractor

Regional Outreach Recruiter

Job Type: Contract

The Regional Outreach Recruiter plays a key role in promoting The College Experience and Career Next programs by engaging with students, families, educators, and community partners. This position involves extensive travel within the assigned region to represent our programs at events, build relationships, and generate leads for admissions.

• Represent The College Experience and Career Next at recruitment events, including college/career fairs, school visits, community workshops, conferences, and community events across Long Island, NYC, NJ, CT, and parts of MA.
• Engage with high school and community college students, parents/guardians, educators, and community partners to share program benefits, application processes, and participation opportunities.
• Deliver dynamic in-person presentations introducing program offerings, outcomes, and support services, connecting prospects to the appropriate admissions counselor.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with schol counselors, advisors, community organizations, and other key stakeholders to support ongoing recruitment efforts.

• Maintain accurate and timely records of outreach activities, contacts, leads, and event follow-ups for designated Admissions Counselors.
• Collaborate with the Admissions team to optimize outreach strategies and ensure messaging aligns with institutional goals and branding.

• Prepare materials and resources for recruitment events and coordinate logistics (travel plans, supplies, promotional items, etc.) with the admissions department.
• Assist in evaluating event effectiveness and provide actionable feedback to improve future outreach efforts.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to varying event schedules during peak recruitment seasons.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel regularly within the assigned region.
• Commitment to youth engagement, access to higher education, and program mission.
• Must reside within one of the geographical locations of the responsible travel region.

• Experience in student outreach, admissions, career services, recruitment, advising, or related educational engagement.
• Knowledge of high schools, community resources, and special education services within Long Island, NYC, NJ, CT, and MA regions.
• Experience with event organization and tabling.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and transport outreach materials at events.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel frequently within assigned regions.

Salary: $75 to $80 an hour plus bonus structure.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Contract

Job Function:
Human Resources

Industries:
Individual and Family Services