Recruitment and Engagement Specialist - Remote Illinois

Overview

Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week)

Salary Range: $52,000 - $60,000/annually

At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. We focus on strengthening and empowering families, advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. We are united in our mission and values: faith, mutual support, justice, excellence, and long-term commitment.

Requisition #: req
16138
Location: Remote within Illinois

• Coordinate the recruiting efforts and training schedule for the program.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with the training team.
• Assist with recruitment planning, outreach events and documentation/tracking.
• Participate in team meetings and/or supervision to review recruitment progress and plans.
• Coordinate information meetings at churches, faith-based and community organizations to build awareness of community needs and available resources.
• Strengthen Bethany’s relationship with community partners and provide regular updates on community needs.
• Provide monthly reports on partner activities.
• Initiate community projects and promote program information to partners.
• Participate in community activities to enhance the agency’s visibility and awareness of community needs.
• Assist with monitoring and distribution of client feedback surveys for programs in applicable branches.
• Serve as liaison between programs and local universities for internships at bachelor’s and master’s levels.
• Assist with input and monitoring of the staff tracker sheet for the applicable branch.
• Support training efforts, including administering certification processes, scheduling trainers and training sites.
• May coordinate and lead quarterly training team meetings to discuss self-assessment and improvements.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, or related field from an accredited college.
• At least one year of engagement or recruiting experience (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write academically and track documentation and outcomes of recruiting efforts.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of state, community, and agency resources.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle for Bethany.
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith and Mission Statement.

Note: This posting may include additional information about benefits or other disclosures. Bethany’s compensation plan accounts for geographical differentials. Full Benefits Package information is available on the Bethany Career Page.