Outreach and 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.
POSITION TITLE: Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

The Outreach and Recruitment Specialist is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing ANEW’s recruitment strategy to maintain a strong pipeline of qualified applicants and ensure pre-apprenticeship and training cohorts meet enrollment goals. The position will lead day-to-day recruitment activities and coordinate the work of recruitment staff, with a particular focus on increasing access and participation among women and other populations historically underrepresented in the skilled trades.Collaboration is key, as the Outreach and Recruitment Specialist will coordinate with leadership, staff, and clients to ensure all outreach and partner relationships goals are met. The position will also involve supervisory duties over outreach and community engagement volunteer(s). Outreach activities include but are not limited to attending job fairs and community events, creating collaborative referral partnerships, and forming relationships with labor organizations and construction partners. The Outreach and Recruitment Specialist will also support the 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 program staff as a team with shared goals to support outcomes of ANEW programs. Strong relationship management skills will be essential in maintaining partnerships, Digital competency, and proficiency using social media platforms, running targeted digital campaigns and overseeing data entry accuracy in software programs like Salesforce and Excel are expected.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Create collaborative referral partnerships with, but not limited to, schools/school districts, skills centers, pre-apprenticeship programs, and districts that have established apprenticeship preparation programs.

•Perform outreach to state and local entities, non-profits, Industry affiliates, High Schools, post- secondary institutions, and eligible youth.

•Supervise outreach and recruitment volunteers or interns.

•Conduct statewide virtual and in-person presentations.

•Attend outreach/networking events.

•Connect with community service organizations to educate and inform about services provided by ANEW
•Provide students with information about apprenticeship programs.
•Distribute marketing materials.
•Supervise outreach and recruitment staff members, volunteers, interns, and/or student volunteers.

•Ensure programmatic standards are being met, and recruitment metrics are being met or exceeded consistently.

•Provide potential students and/or partners with information about services provided by ANEW.

•Assist the marketing team with development of presentations and marketing materials which will engage the target population.

•Create targeted social media posts/graphics in order to serve the community engagement and recruitment goals of the organization.

•Build referral pipelines with high schools, school districts, colleges, workforce programs, community-based organizations, government agencies, apprenticeship programs, employers, and other partners.

•Manage and supervise the data entry on the different software programs, ensuring accuracy, and timeliness. (Salesforce, excel sheets, etc.)

•Coordinate targeted digital recruitment campaigns, including social media, email, web-based outreach, and other appropriate channels.

•Attend and participate in webinars and training locally, regionally, and nationally.

•Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM / REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years' experience working in outreach, recruitment, communications, admissions, support service, or similar role is required.

•Associate's degree or higher required, Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, human services or related discipline is highly preferred.

•This position requires flexibility beyond ANEW's regular business hours. Evening and weekend work and regular local/regional travel are required based on recruitment activities and program needs.

•Commitment to DEI values and understanding of equity and social justice principles and how they can be applied internally and in the field.

•Must be able to work with participants from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds and at all levels in the organization.

•Handling of confidential materials and information.

•Ability to work well under pressure and be able to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

•Proven ability to creatively, flexibly, and independently handle high-pressure, multiple, and complex projects.

•Proficiency in Microsoft office is required; Salesforce experience is highly desirable.

•Flexibility and adaptability in working with a growing non-profit organization.

•Strong communication skills, solid administrative skills with a proven track record of managing multiple tasks and projects.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.
•Must provide documents that verify identity and employment authorization within 3business days of employment
•A requirement of this position is driving company vehicles, a valid U.S. Driver'slicense, proof of insurability and a satisfactory MVR is required.

WORK LOCATION: ANEW Tukwila Training Center and Satellite locations as assigned, regular travel is expected. WORK SCHEDULE: This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Regular workweek is 40 hours, Office hours are 8a-4p Mon-Fri however this position's hours will vary, with at least 20% of time working will be on evenings or weekends. Often weekend or evening hours will exceed 20%.

Compensation

This position is paid as a non-exempt, hourly position with a starting pay range of $31.00– $32.90 per hour.

BENEFITS

The person in this position is expected to serve a 90-day probation period. Benefits will not be included until and unless the position is made permanent, which is contingent upon performance evaluation, funding, board direction, and potential re-development of the organization and its training/service delivery models. If the position is more than 30/hours per week, employer paid medical benefits will include medical, dental, and vision benefits. A portion of the medical premium is made by the employee through a pre-tax contribution at time of payroll posting. Employees at 30/hours a week or greater qualify for full benefits and pay a pre-tax contribution of 20% of monthly premiums per month for employee coverage. Additional employer paid benefits include basic life insurance, vacation, sick leave, holiday pay. ANEW also contributes a 4% match to a 401k after one year of employment. ANEW Employees will not be permitted to use paid vacation or sick leave until successful completion of their 90-day probationary period.



Physical Requirements and Work Environment




o Physical Requirements:
·Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
·Ability to occasionally lift and carry items up to 15 pounds (e.g., office supplies, small packages).
·Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computers, printers,telephones).
·Visual acuity to read printed and digital documents for extended periods.
·Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Work Environment:
·Typical office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled indoor temperatures.
·Standard business hours apply; occasional extended hours may be required based on workload ordeadlines.
·Position may involve occasional meetings or collaboration in conference rooms or virtual settings.

APPLICATION PROCESS
The final applicant will be selected by way of a competitive process which will include interviewing and professional reference checks. Please apply online at https://anew1.bamboohr.com/careers
to be considered for this role.
ANEW is committed to being accessible to all. For accommodation applying, please email HR@anewcareer.org