Outreach/Recruitment Coordinator

About the role

Head Start has been improving the lives of low-income children and families in Santa Cruz County since 1965 through high quality, comprehensive child development, and family support services. This position supports staff and parents to engage in recruitment (of children & pregnant women) efforts by creating buy-in, conducting trainings, preparing materials, and maintaining a calendar of recruitment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Congregate and conduct outreach activities at community events and locales that serve target population
• Interface regularly with community partners to facilitate referrals
• Support families with the application and enrollment process (may include delivery or pick up of documents from family homes)
• Create buy-in and conduct trainings to support staff and parents in recruitment efforts
• Prepare materials and maintain a calendar of recruitment opportunities
• Work some evenings and weekends as needed

Requirements

• A minimum of an AA/AS in Human Services, Communications, or a related field to services offered by program is required, BA preferred
• Bilingual and biliterate in English/Spanish is required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exemplary customer service skills, including dealing effectively with parents, staff and management, both in person and over the telephone
• Strong computer literacy and media platforms skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• Proof of citizenship or right to work in the United States
• Must be able to pass and maintain background check
• Criminal Record, Physical examination, TB clearance and MMR, Tdap, Influenza (vaccine) before hire
• Must have a valid Driver’s License, your own vehicle, valid vehicle insurance and good driving record

Skills

• Positive attitude and flexibility are essential in this position

Benefits

This position is an in-person position. Salary is dependent on education and experience ($24.00 - $26.00 per hour).

Pay

Pay differential for bilingual skills awarded upon qualifications

Schedule

Regular, Non-Exempt, full-time, 40 hours per week

Physical Requirements

• Frequently standing (for long periods)
• Frequent ability to lift or exert a force of up to 20 lbs.
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling, climbing, and balancing
• Occasional ability to lift or exert a force of more than 40 lbs.
• Frequent, moderate exposure to high/low temperatures, dirt dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and loud noises
• Frequent repetitive use of computer keyboard, mouse, and extended time viewing a monitor

About Us

Encompass Community Services is committed to racial equity and standing against discrimination of all kinds. We believe that having a diverse workforce, representative of the many communities we serve, is a tremendous strength for our agency. We are committed to providing staff development and advancement opportunities that support and foster a strong and diverse workforce that supports excellence in services.