Recruitment and Community Relations Specialist

"Recruitment and Community Relations Specialist

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"Do What You Love, Love What You Do"

Our mission at Aveda is to care for the world we live in, from the products we make to the ways in which we give back to society. At Aveda, we strive to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility, not just in the world of beauty, but around the world. – Horst Rechelbacher

The purpose of this position is to develop and implement an impactful and results-focused high school recruitment and community outreach strategy. The Recruitment and Community Relations Specialist will focus on developing meaningful partnerships with the local community to enhance the Institute’s visibility and execute a successful high school strategy.

• Uphold the Nurtur Core Values and Behaviors and Aveda Success Factors.
• Manage and execute recruitment strategies through the utilization of marketing and data-driven processes to achieve an increase in high school student awareness of the Institute.
• Develop and maintain communication and sustainable relationships with high school counselors, community college coordinators, and high school students.
• Deliver Institute informational career presentations to high school students and attend college fairs to generate leads and potential enrollments for the Institute.
• Provide one-on-one counseling to prospective students, assisting them in understanding the Institute’s admissions process, requirements, and available programs.
• Collaborate with the Admissions and Financial Aid Team to ensure annual enrollment goals are achieved.
• Actively participate in daily, weekly, and monthly team meetings and huddles.
• Stay current on institute policies and processes, industry growth and change, and program opportunities.
• Organize, coordinate, and attend on-campus recruitment events.
• Maintain a meticulous and up-to-date Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to ensure accurate records that are consistent with all policies and training and efficient communication with potential students.
• Organize community outreach programs and coordinate special events that promote products, services, and the institute's mission.
• Develop relationships with salons and spas in the market to increase awareness of the Institute.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with the Recruitment Team, Institute Directors, and Institute Team events.
• Meet and exceed performance goals established by the Director of Business Operations.
• Communicate effectively and consistently with the Department Lead and Director of Business Operations.
• Perform duties as assigned and/or required to meet business needs.
• Abide by all other Nurtur policies and procedures as outlined in the Team Member Handbook and Code of Conduct.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior work experience in recruitment, high school counseling, admissions, or community relations preferred.
• Exhibit self-direction, initiative, resourcefulness, and follow-through with the ability to work at a fast pace and handle multiple tasks and projects at the same time.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate extreme professionalism and confidentiality in manner, dress, and conduct.

The team member in this position will be expected to work in an office environment in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Sit at a desk with a computer for up to eight (8) hours per day.
• Use hands to handle objects and reach with hands and arms.
• Walk, sit, stand, balance, stoop, speak, and hear.
• See a computer screen and read paper and electronic documents.
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds.
• Tolerate a minimal to moderate noise level typical of a corporate office setting.

• Health Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Dental/Vision/Life
• PTO
• Employee Discount - 50%
• Professional Development Budget
• Growth Opportunities

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