Part-Time Out of School Youth Recruiter

Position Description

This is a seasonal position. Candidate must be fluent in both English and Spanish.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to farms, camp sites, packing facilities, and rural communities to locate eligible Out-of-School Youth.
• Identify and recruit eligible migratory students in compliance with district, federal and state policy.
• Regularly travels within Pitt County in order to conduct in-person interviews with Out-of-School Youth (OSY) to complete the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
• Build and maintain partnerships with farm owners, businesses, and community agencies.
• Advocate for Spanish-speaking students whose parents work in agriculture to access educational and support services.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and complete reports in a timely manner.
• Attend training, meetings, and professional development events.
• Organize your schedule independently (to accommodate night and weekend hours) to align with farm and family availability.
• Represent the values of Pitt County Schools with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity at all times.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Additional education or relevant training is a bonus.
• Language Skills: Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
• Transportation: Valid North Carolina Driver's License, must have reliable transportation and current auto insurance required.
• Knowledge of: Local agricultural regions and agricultural community dynamics.
• Skills in: Communication, organization, documentation, basic computer use.
• Experience in recruitment, or working with farmworker or highly mobile populations is a plus.
• Availability: Must be flexible and willing to work non-traditional hours (evenings, and weekends) to meet recruitment goals.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• You care deeply about educational access.
• You are comfortable navigating fields, farms, and families with humility and purpose in the evenings and on weekends.
• You can think on your feet, manage your time well, and communicate effectively in Spanish with people from a variety of different backgrounds.
• You believe in the potential of every student and are committed to reaching those who are often unseen.