Foster Parent Business Development & Community Engagement Specialist

Goodwin Recruiting; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package (Medical, Dental, VIs

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Bonus opportunities

Tuition and CEU reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in Indianapolis, IN seeks an Outreach Coordinator to advance foster parent recruitment and community engagement. You will develop strategies to recruit qualified prospective foster parents, manage leads, and guide families through licensing and onboarding with a compassionate, relationship-driven approach.

You will build partnerships with schools, healthcare providers, faith-based organizations, and local groups, track recruitment KPIs, and collaborate with internal teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in sales, recruiting, business development, or community outreach.
• Experience with lead generation, prospecting, relationship management, and consultative sales.
• Demonstrated success meeting measurable goals and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Recruit qualified prospective foster parents and manage inquiries through licensing.
• Generate leads via outreach, referrals, events, and social media.
• Build partnerships with schools, healthcare providers, faith-based groups, and businesses.
• Serve as primary contact for prospective foster parents throughout the process.
• Track leads and licensing progress; maintain CRM records; report KPIs.
• Deliver presentations and information sessions to community audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and licensing.

Skills

Relationship-building

Lead generation

Communication

Sales/recruiting experience

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Communications/Public Relations or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Now Hiring: Foster Parent Business Development & Community Engagement Specialist

Are you a relationship-driven professional passionate about helping children and families?

Our client, a mission-driven organization dedicated to preserving families and securing futures, is seeking an Indiana Outreach Coordinator to identify, recruit, engage, and guide prospective foster parents through the inquiry, licensing, and onboarding process.

In this role, you will build relationships throughout the community, generate and manage prospective foster parent leads, develop community partnerships, and help families take the next step toward becoming licensed foster parents.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in recruiting, sales, business development, admissions, fundraising, marketing, customer engagement, or community outreach who enjoys connecting with people and working toward measurable goals.

This position offers an excellent salary range, comprehensive health benefits, an excellent retirement plan, bonus opportunities, mileage reimbursement, professional development, and much more.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute strategies to recruit qualified prospective foster parents
• Generate leads through community outreach, networking, referrals, presentations, events, and social media
• Build partnerships with businesses, schools, healthcare providers, faith-based organizations, and civic groups
• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective foster parents throughout the recruitment process
• Conduct consistent follow-up through phone, email, text, and in-person meetings
• Build trust, answer questions, address concerns, and overcome objections
• Track and manage prospective foster parent leads from initial inquiry through licensing
• Maintain accurate records and activity within CRM and database systems
• Monitor recruitment KPIs including inquiries, contacts, applications, conversions, and licensing outcomes
• Deliver presentations and informational sessions to community audiences
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth licensing and onboarding process
• Support engagement and retention efforts for foster families
• Assist with recruitment events, informational meetings, and community initiatives

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in sales, recruiting, business development, customer service, marketing, admissions, fundraising, community outreach, or a related field
• Experience with lead generation, prospecting, relationship management, networking, or consultative sales
• Demonstrated success meeting measurable goals, quotas, KPIs, or performance targets
• Strong communication, presentation, persuasion, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office preferred
• Compassionate, professional, and comfortable working with children and families
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the assigned service area

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Very Competitive salary!
• Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance!
• 401(k) with Employer Match!
• Generous PTO!
• Quarterly and Annual Bonus Opportunities!
• Tuition and CEU Reimbursement!
• Mileage Reimbursement!
• Professional Development Opportunities!
• Much more!

Make a difference in your career while helping families open their homes and creating brighter futures for children.