JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting to
the Assistant Director of Youth Programs, the Youth Recruitment and Enrollment
Specialist (YRES) is primarily responsible for recruiting and enrolling Boston
Metro North opportunity youth at YouthBuild Just A Start. This new and exciting
position will work closely with youth, staff, and program leadership to build
relationships and systems to identify, evaluate, and process applications. The
YRES will work energetically to connect with youth and advocates (e.g.
families, teachers, community organization staff, etc.) and compassionately
support them through the enrollment process. Once applicants have been accepted
into the program, the YRES will ensure proper documentation is collected and
filed, and that all students are enrolled in our funder databases.
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruitment
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Support
applicants through the application process, including facilitating
informational sessions (in-person and virtual), scheduling interviews,
coordinating academic assessments, and assisting with new student orientation.
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Establish and
maintain effective recruitment partnerships.
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Includes
relationships with administrators, staff, representatives, and the public.
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Present to local
high schools, community organizations, and at job fairs.
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Maintain an
up-to-date and comprehensive database of recruitment partners.
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Support the
Assistant Director to cultivate new recruitment partnerships.
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Design physical
and digital marketing materials to drive interest in YouthBuild programming.
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Manage social
media presence to generate awareness of program activities and enthusiasm.
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Maintain and
analyze recruitment data to inform the recruitment strategy.
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Maximize student
and alumni participation in recruitment activities and encourage student referrals.
Enrollment
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Distribute,
collect, upload, and file student records in compliance with funder requirements.
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Enroll accepted
students on funder databases, ensuring all required documentation is included.
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Report
periodically to funders on student demographics, supportive services, and
academic, career, and post-secondary education outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Just A Start acknowledges
that due to biased standards of professionalism in the workplace, many
promising candidates who identify as women, GLBTQIA+, BIPOC, or those with
disabilities, may not choose to apply unless they meet all job qualifications.
Here at Just A Start, we encourage all candidates who are interested in the
role to submit an application, even if they do not possess all job
qualifications!
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Growth mindset,
student-centered outlook, and reliability are a must.
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Equity-centered
professional who understands the systemic barriers that opportunity youth may face.
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Entrepreneurial
spirit and/or creative thinking that helps the program equitably meet/exceed
its enrollment goals.
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Interest in
marketing and outreach, project management, public speaking, and database
management.
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Excellent
communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
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Familiarity with Gmail,
GCal, GDrive, Zoom, and Salesforce (or other CRM) preferred.
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Ability to
occasionally work hours outside of Monday through Friday (8 - 4 PM).
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A driver’s
license is preferred (although not required) for recruitment/operational
activities.
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Bachelor's degree
and/or a minimum of three (3) years of related experience desired
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Acceptable background
check
TO APPLY / WHAT TO EXPECT:
Please submit a resume
and cover letter that details your interest and qualifications for the role.
Qualified candidates may expect the following interview process:
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30-minute phone
screen
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1st Round Zoom
Interview
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1.5-hour final
round in-person interview with YouthBuild students and staff
WORK REQUIREMENTS:
This is a 37.5 hour per week in-the-office position. All employees and long-term consultants are required to be fully
vaccinated and follow the organization's established protocols regarding COVID.
Contributes to create and maintain a welcoming,
caring, and learning culture. Lead and/or participate in community building
efforts across the organization and contribute to dialogues about and across
differences in identity, and regarding cultural barriers, racial bias, and
workplace norms and expectations.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The annual salary
range for this position is $58,000 – $63,000. In addition to a competitive salary, Just A
Start offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance,
dental insurance, short term disability insurance, long term disability
insurance, life insurance, transportation benefits, early release at 2pm every
Friday, 20 PTO days in the first year, 13 paid holidays, volunteer time off,
employee assistance program and a 401k savings plan with a 3% employer
contribution.
ABOUT JUST A START
Just A Start believes that access to stable housing and
sustainable careers are the essential building blocks of equitable communities.
For more than 50 years, we have focused on meeting the fundamental needs of
individuals and families who have been systemically denied opportunities to
realize their full potential. Our programs include affordable housing,
education and job training, and comprehensive support services, spanning
Cambridge and beyond. We have developed and currently maintain 600 affordable
apartments. To keep community members housed, we also offer financial and
technical assistance to prevent evictions and support low- and moderate-income
homeowners. Finally, we prepare individuals of all ages and circumstances with
the skills and knowledge they need to secure fulfilling careers, leveraging
their talents to achieve economic mobility and strengthen the region’s workforce.
Just A Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our staff
represents a wide range of ages, races, interests, and backgrounds coming
together in pursuit of common goals. Together, we strive to provide an
environment that values diversity and promotes an inclusive culture.
Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and
pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting to
the Assistant Director of Youth Programs, the Youth Recruitment and Enrollment
Specialist (YRES) is primarily responsible for recruiting and enrolling Boston
Metro North opportunity youth at YouthBuild Just A…
Cover letter and resume
Cover letter and resume