Outreach & Recruitment Specialist

Overview

ANEW is a nonprofit organization with a mission of building people, building communities. Founded in 1980, ANEW has a unique and successful reputation for assisting underserved populations into apprenticeship and family wage careers. ANEW is focused on changing the culture and demographics of industries that have historically not been diverse or inclusive.

POSITION TITLE:

Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Vice President of Training Programs, this position will assist with outreach and recruitment of pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship clients. The position will also assist with marketing, communications, and social media for the organization as needed. This ideal candidate would be energetic, outward facing, client focused and enjoys collaboration!

The Outreach and Recruitment Specialist is responsible for executing the outreach and recruitment plan for ANEW’s training programs. Outreach activities include but are not limited to attending job fairs and community events, creating collaborative referral partnerships, and forming relationships with K-12 organizations. The Outreach and Recruitment Specialist will also support the organization’s efforts to build relationships with identified apprenticeships, community organizations and other non-profit or government programs.

The Outreach and Recruitment Specialist will work closely with the Director of Strategic Partnerships and other administrative staff as a team with shared responsibilities and goals.

• Conduct recruitment and information sessions/workshops at the ANEW training center as well as out in the community
• Maintain a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities
• Schedule and attend regular outreach exhibitions in the community including job fairs, events, etc.
• Assist in the organization of special events, including donor/volunteer appreciation events and other fundraising initiatives
• Attend and assist in coordinating partnership meetings to help grow ANEW’s programs and outreach contacts
• Collect enrollment forms and enter on applicant pool list
• Assist with conducting intake interviews to assess appropriateness and eligibility for enrollment into ANEW’s pre-apprenticeship training programs
• Respond to inquiries and phone calls about the programs and services available through ANEW
• Conduct targeted recruitment in under-served and high barrier communities
• Work with training team to transfer clients from recruitment phase to the training phase
• Nurture new and old relationships with collaborative partners
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, or an Associates of Arts degree and at least 2 years working experience in a professional capacity
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal, and customer relations skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including operational abilities in all Microsoft Suite programs (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability and comfortability conducting targeted recruitment in underserved communities
• Experience providing recruitment, employment placement services to adult and/or youth population and working with ethnically diverse populations. Knowledge of barriers facing underserved clients
• Knowledge of women’s resources and organizations, as well as apprenticeship is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to economic, racial, and social justice and an understanding of the ways institutions and systems hurt communities of color through both conscious and unconscious bias
• Flexibility and adaptability in working with a growing non-profit
• Strong communication and administrative skills with a proven track record of managing multiple projects

• Must possess a Washington State driver’s license
• Background screening through Washington State Patrol
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include evening and or weekend
• Proof of citizenship or other authorization for employment
• Continuation of employment is contingent upon successfully performing work described
• Continuation of this position is dependent on achievement of…