Outreach & Recruitment Specialist

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.

Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

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!

• Conducting recruitment and information sessions/workshops at the ANEW training center as well as out in the community
• Maintaining a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities
• Scheduling and attending regular outreach exhibitions in the community including job fairs, events, etc.
• Assisting in the organization of special events, including donor/volunteer appreciation events and other fundraising initiatives
• Attending and assisting in coordinating partnership meetings to help grow ANEW’s programs and outreach contacts
• Collecting enrollment forms and enter on applicant pool list
• Assisting with conducting intake interviews to assess appropriateness and eligibility for enrollment into ANEW’s pre-apprenticeship training programs
• Responding to inquiries and phone calls about the programs and services available through ANEW
• Conduct targeted recruitment in under-served and high barrier communities
• Working with training team to transfer clients from recruitment phase to the training phase
• Nurturing 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 (i.e. – Word, Access, Excel, and 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 performance goals and availability of funding

A NEW Tukwila Training Center and Satellite locations as assigned. This position may include up to 75% of travel. This position is eligible for hybrid upon agreement with the Director of Strategic Partnerships.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Regular workweek is 40 hours, Monday through Friday business hours. Occasional evenings, weekends, and some travel may be required.

Director of Strategic Partnerships

This position is an hourly paid non-exempt position. The starting hourly rate is based on education and experience as per the below matrix. This position is grant…