Community Engagement Recruiter

Position Summary

The Community Engagement Recruiter is responsible for building strong local partnerships and developing creative outreach strategies to attract mission-driven candidates to Beacon Specialized Living.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with local organizations including churches, high schools, community colleges, universities, workforce development agencies, veterans’ groups, and employment offices.
• Represent Beacon at community events, job fairs, and volunteer initiatives to promote employment opportunities.
• Partner with faith-based organizations to share open positions through bulletins, newsletters, job boards, and job fairs.
• Collaborate with local community leaders to identify new recruitment channels and creative outreach opportunities.
• Create and maintain a calendar of outreach events and engagement activities across Southwest Michigan.
• Generate candidate leads for Direct Support Professional (DSP) and related roles through local networking, community referrals, and outreach events.
• Track leads, conversions, and hiring outcomes to evaluate outreach effectiveness.
• Partner with Recruiting and Onboarding teams to ensure candidate handoff and communication are seamless.
• Support the development of marketing materials and social media content to promote community engagement activities and hiring events.
• Attend workforce development meetings and maintain a visible presence within local employment networks.
• This position does require travel throughout MI.

Education And Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, community outreach, marketing, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Self-starter who enjoys networking, relationship-building, and working independently in the field.
• Familiarity with local community resources, schools, churches, and workforce agencies preferred.