Recruitment Specialist (#5202)

Recruitment Specialist

Full time opening for the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit's (CSIU) Migrant Education program working with our diverse migrant farm families. We are looking for a flexible person with experience in recruiting, interview techniques, social work or education and, where appropriate for the population, the ability to speak Spanish. Position is responsible for identifying and enrolling individuals and families that qualify for the Migrant Education program (relevant training will be provided). This includes representing the Migrant Education Program to agribusinesses, school districts, and the community at large. This person will also be responsible for coordinating with other team members to ensure data accuracy and continuous service delivery. This position involves frequent travel throughout Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties. Hourly wage : $18.00-24.00 per hour dependent on education and qualifications. This full time position following a schedule of 7.5 hours a day, 37.5 hours a week for 260 days per annual program. Excellent benefits package that includes family health, dental, vision insurance; retirement options, including the Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) and life insurance options.

The education and experience required includes :

• A High School Diploma / equivalent General Education Diploma (GED) is required. An associate's degree or higher is preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience working in a position responsible for recruitment, outreach, marketing, sales, or working with Migrant Education in a similar role is preferred.
• The Recruitment Specialist must bilingual / biliterate in Spanish and English. Additional language ability is a preference for Spanish or Nepali.
• Clear verbal and written communication are required.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with people from a variety of professional, religious, national and racial / ethnic backgrounds.
• Experience interviewing and / or administering questionnaires.
• Basic tech capability (Outlook, Google Suite, etc.).
• Adept at using virtual meeting platforms such as Skype, Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.
• Must have ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students / trainees.