Program Coordinator: Outreach and Recruitment

Summary:  Reporting to the Regional Director: Metro Denver, this fulltime position is directly responsible for outreach and recruitment for the organization’s youth programs including: planning and coordinating outreach activities, implementing and tracking Corpsmember recruitment, and building community partnerships. 

Outreach

·         Design and implement outreach plans to establish partnerships and collaborations with other agencies, community organizations, schools and youth groups.

·         Establish referral contacts throughout the Denver Metro area.

·         Represent MHYC at job fairs, community events and networking events.

·         Conduct presentations at schools, referral agencies and other community organizations/groups.

·         Work with the Development & Marketing Department to design & distribute promotional materials.

·         Implement effective social media strategies to reach target markets.

·         Coordinate the GOCO GoWild Pathways project; supervise the GoWild Crew Leader.

·         Support the supervision of the Administrative & Outreach Associate and Alumni Mentor: Outreach.

·         Provide support for outreach efforts in MHYC’s Southern Front Range office. 

Youth Recruitment

·         Design and implement recruitment plans for each of MHYC’s programs and coordinate all outreach activities conducted by staff, volunteers, and Corpsmembers.

·         Establish recruitment/hiring timelines and provide to program staff involved in the hiring process.

·         Ensure clear and consistent communication with the hiring team for each program.

·         Collect outreach and recruitment data from the hiring team, analyze processes and outcomes, and develop/enhance strategies as needed at the end of each hiring period.

·         Support program staff in the Corpsmember hiring process.

·         Provide support for youth recruitment efforts in MHYC’s Southern Front Range office. 

Corpsmember Orientation

·         Assist program management and staff in the planning and delivery of Corpsmember orientation

·         Provide support for Corpsmember orientation in MHYC’s Southern Front Range office. 

Administrative Duties

·         Create/maintain a comprehensive referral/recruitment database.

·         Prepare hiring reports as needed.

·         Oversee applicant database (Zoho) and track applicants throughout hiring process.

·         Other administrative and coordination duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

·         Knowledge of Denver Metro area, local community and youth organizations, schools, education and training organizations, public agencies and private industry.

·         Proven ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

·         Superior presentation ability and interpersonal skills, including excellent speaking and writing skills.

·         Proven attention to detail and timeliness in meeting deadlines.

·         Prior youth development, youth corps, and/or AmeriCorps experience (preferred).

·         Bachelor’s degree (preferred).

·         Bi-lingual English/Spanish (preferred).

·         Marketing/outreach experience (preferred).

·         Social media experience (preferred).

·         Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Access and Publisher is required.

·         A clean driving record and use of a personal vehicle with valid insurance is required.

·         Pre-employment drug screen required.

·         Because this position has recurring access to vulnerable populations, a criminal and FBI background check (including fingerprinting) is required.

·         Must be able to legally work in the United States as verified by the federal E-Verify program.

 

Hours & Compensation

·         This is a fulltime salaried position (exempt/regular) with benefits; salary range is $32,000-$37,000/year DOE. Occasional evening and weekend hours will be required. Anticipated start date: April 2, 2018.