Community Engagement Specialist

Community Engagement Specialist

The Community Engagement Specialist plays a key role in advancing Peckham's mission by supporting recruitment and candidate sourcing for Peckham's social enterprises. This position focuses on developing and maintaining strong relationships with community partners that serve individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. The Community Engagement Specialist takes an active role in outreach, networking, and talent connection initiatives to identify and engage individuals with barriers to employment.

Through collaboration with both internal staff and external partners, the Community Engagement Specialist fosters a robust talent pipeline and supports Peckham's commitment to creating inclusive, meaningful employment opportunities.

Career Level:

P2 CAREER LEVEL DESCRIPTION

• Applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education
• Works independently with general supervision
• Has some independence in decision making but still requires guidance and support
• Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex
• May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices

JOB FUNCTIONS Remote Work Capable:
True REMOTE WORK This job is eligible for remote work up to: 40% of the time.

REMOTE WORK GUIDELINES

• Choose a quiet and distraction-free working space.
• Have an internet connection that's adequate for the job.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with manager.
• Ensure schedules overlap with team members for as long as is necessary to complete job duties effectively.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports recruitment and talent sourcing efforts for Team Member positions across Peckham's social enterprises, including Contact Center Solutions, Manufacturing, Third Party Logistics and Fulfillment Services, and Custodial Services.
• Perform full-cycle recruitment, partnering with hiring managers to post requisitions in Workday (HRIS), source and screen candidates, conduct interviews, and coordinate the selection and hiring process to ensure the timely placement of qualified team members.
• Facilitate talent tours, participate in career fairs and networking events to promote inclusive job opportunities and connect individuals with disabilities and other barriers to meaningful employment at Peckham.
• Build and maintain relationships with referral sources and partnering community agencies and organizations.
• Collect recruitment and retention data on an ongoing basis and work to improve pre-hire and onboarding processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and Community Engagement leadership on process improvements to benefit candidate flow and team member experience.
• Facilitate interviews and hiring processes for internal transitions, including part-time to full-time and full-time to part-time opportunities, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with organizational needs.
• Administer background checks and drug screens through third-party providers and adjudicate results to ensure compliant, timely, and informed hiring decisions.

REQUIRED FOR ALL JOBS

• Demonstrate respectful, compassionate, and service-oriented behavior when interacting with team members, staff, and other departments.
• As required by some customer contracts, Peckham employees may be required to obtain and maintain relevant professional certifications and/or security clearances as a condition of employment. This requirement will be determined based on the specific needs of contract.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment.
• Promote Peckham's vision values and services to all team members, staff, customers, and stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards.
• Regular and predictable attendance are required of this position to support the team and needs of the operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITES Individual Contributor MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1 - 3 years experience in recruitment, talent sourcing, community outreach, workforce development, or related roles.
• Experience working with and utilizing data, dashboards, and managing projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in managing multiple recruitment initiatives and community outreach efforts simultaneously.
• Excellent relationship building skills.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Bachelors Degree in a related field of study.
• Experience…