Community Recruitment Coordinator

Bright Achievements; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Bright Achievements in Virginia is seeking a part-time Community Recruitment Coordinator to grow our workforce by raising awareness of career opportunities in the communities we serve. You will lead outreach, build partnerships with colleges and community organizations, and promote our mission as the face of Bright Achievements during hiring events.

The role focuses on sourcing talent, coordinating interviews, and delivering engaging presentations about opportunities for Behavioral Technicians,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (BA minimum).
• 1–3 years of recruiting experience preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred.
• Reliable vehicle required.
• Valid driver's license required (driving record will be considered).

Responsibilities

• Represent Bright Achievements at job fairs, career fairs, college recruitment events, networking functions, staffing events, and community organizations.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, vocational programs, workforce development organizations, and community partners to establish ongoing recruitment pipelines.
• Identify and pursue new outreach opportunities that increase awareness of employment opportunities with Bright Achievements.
• Serve as a professional ambassador by promoting Bright Achievements' mission, values, culture, and career opportunities.
• Proactively source qualified candidates through community partnerships, networking, referrals, educational institutions, and other recruitment avenues.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of Behavioral Technicians, RBTs, and BCBAs within assigned territories.
• Generate candidate leads and ensure timely handoff to the Recruitment Department for continued communication and onboarding.
• Maintain regular communication with prospective applicants to encourage completion of the hiring process.
• Attend and represent Bright Achievements at career fairs, job fairs, campus recruiting events, hiring expos, networking opportunities, and other staffing events.
• Coordinate recruitment booth setup, promotional materials, giveaways, and event logistics.
• Deliver presentations and engage with prospective candidates to educate them about Bright Achievements and available career opportunities.
• Evaluate recruitment events and recommend future opportunities to expand community presence.
• Conduct initial in-person interviews with prospective candidates to assess professionalism, communication skills, and overall fit.
• Schedule qualified candidates for interviews with the Recruitment Department and ensure a smooth transition through the hiring process.
• Maintain accurate records of candidate interactions, interview outcomes, and recruitment activities.
• Utilize social media platforms to promote employment opportunities, recruitment events, employee testimonials, and company culture.
• Partner with the Recruitment Department to develop engaging recruitment campaigns that increase applicant flow.
• Monitor social media engagement and identify opportunities to expand recruitment reach within targeted communities.

Skills

Recruiting

Community outreach

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bright Achievements is a family-focused Behavioral Health Agency dedicated to providing home-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children with autism. Our mission is to empower children and families by delivering compassionate, individualized care that promotes growth, independence, and long-term success.

At Bright Achievements, we believe that every child is so much more than their diagnosis. We recognize the importance of involving the entire family unit in the therapeutic process, ensuring that progress is meaningful, sustainable, and celebrated together.

Role Description

As the Community Recruitment Coordinator, you will play a vital role in growing Bright Achievements' workforce by increasing awareness of career opportunities within the communities we serve. This position focuses on community outreach, relationship building, employer branding, and talent acquisition to attract qualified Behavioral Technicians, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). The Community Recruitment Coordinator serves as the face of Bright Achievements in the community, building recruitment pipelines through networking, events, and strategic outreach while supporting the Recruitment Department throughout the hiring process.

Core Responsibilities

Community Outreach & Representation

• Represent Bright Achievements at job fairs, career fairs, college recruitment events, networking functions, staffing events, and community organizations.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, vocational programs, workforce development organizations, and community partners to establish ongoing recruitment pipelines.
• Identify and pursue new outreach opportunities that increase awareness of employment opportunities with Bright Achievements.
• Serve as a professional ambassador by promoting Bright Achievements' mission, values, culture, and career opportunities.

Candidate Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development

• Proactively source qualified candidates through community partnerships, networking, referrals, educational institutions, and other recruitment avenues.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of Behavioral Technicians, RBTs, and BCBAs within assigned territories.
• Generate candidate leads and ensure timely handoff to the Recruitment Department for continued communication and onboarding.
• Maintain regular communication with prospective applicants to encourage completion of the hiring process.

Recruitment Events & Community Engagement

• Attend and represent Bright Achievements at career fairs, job fairs, campus recruiting events, hiring expos, networking opportunities, and other staffing events.
• Coordinate recruitment booth setup, promotional materials, giveaways, and event logistics.
• Deliver presentations and engage with prospective candidates to educate them about Bright Achievements and available career opportunities.
• Evaluate recruitment events and recommend future opportunities to expand community presence.

Candidate Screening & Interview Coordination

• Conduct initial in-person interviews with prospective candidates to assess professionalism, communication skills, and overall fit.
• Schedule qualified candidates for interviews with the Recruitment Department and ensure a smooth transition through the hiring process.
• Maintain accurate records of candidate interactions, interview outcomes, and recruitment activities.

Social Media Recruitment

• Utilize social media platforms to promote employment opportunities, recruitment events, employee testimonials, and company culture.
• Partner with the Recruitment Department to develop engaging recruitment campaigns that increase applicant flow.
• Monitor social media engagement and identify opportunities to expand recruitment reach within targeted communities.

Performance Expectations

• Meet established weekly and monthly applicant generation goals.
• Maintain an active presence within the community by attending recruitment events, networking functions, and outreach activities.
• Complete timely follow-up with prospective candidates and maintain accurate documentation of recruitment efforts.
• Provide weekly reports summarizing outreach activities, candidate leads, interviews conducted, and recruitment opportunities.
• Uphold professional standards of communication, appearance, and conduct while representing Bright Achievements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (BA minimum)
• Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred
• 1–3 years of recruiting experience preferred
• Reliable vehicle required
• Valid driver's license required (driving record will be considered)

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout the assigned region within the state for recruiting events, community outreach, and other recruitment activities
• Mileage reimbursement provided in accordance with company policy

Schedule

• Part-time position, approximately 20–25 hours per week
• Schedule will vary based on monthly recruiting plans, including career fairs, networking events, community outreach, and other recruiting activities