Foster Recruitment & Outreach Manager

The Villages of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Villages of Indiana is seeking a Foster Recruitment & Outreach Manager to build relationships with internal teams and communities to recruit and engage quality foster parents. The role will implement a corporate partnership program to grow recruitment across The Villages programs.

This position requires some evenings/weekends and statewide travel within Indiana. You will lead outreach efforts, present at events, and track progress with measurable metrics to support the agency’s mission and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Marketing, or related field.
• At least 2 years of community outreach or nonprofit program coordination.
• Experience developing marketing plans and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Engage community to recruit foster parents and program participants.
• Develop and manage regional marketing plans for recruitment.
• Lead community presentations and events.
• Cultivate partnerships with churches, schools, corporate partners, and civic groups.
• Track engagement metrics and progress toward goals.
• Maintain outreach contacts database.

Skills

Community outreach

Marketing plans

Public speaking

Partnership development

Database management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Tools

CRM software

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Opportunities with The Villages of Indiana

The Foster Recruitment & Outreach Manager is a dynamic and resourceful relationship builder who will work with both internal teams and within the community to develop, coordinate, and initiate marketing plans designed to recruit, develop, and continually engage quality foster parents. This role will implement and manage a corporate partnership program to increase recruitment efforts of The Villages programs. The recruitment of foster parents and other program participants is critical to the success of the agency. This position supports the agency’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.

This position requires the availability to work some evenings/weekends as well as travel throughout the state of Indiana.

Essential Functions:

• Independently engage the community to connect, develop, and engage potential foster parents


• Develop, coordinate, and manage regional marketing plans designed to recruit foster parents and other program participants


• Seek out opportunities for and lead community presentations, public speaking engagements, informational sessions, and tabling events


• Cultivate partnerships with churches, schools, corporate partners, and civic groups to increase recruitment of foster parents.


• Create & maintain a database of outreach contacts, prospective caregivers, and community partners.


• Track engagement & reporting metrics on progress toward recruitment and outreach goals.


• Stay informed on foster care policies and trends to ensure messaging and programming remain relevant.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Marketing, or other related fields


• 2 years of experience in community outreach, program coordination, or related nonprofit role.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of the foster care system

The Villages of Indiana offers a team-oriented environment for case managers, social workers, and other child, family, and social services professionals with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and benefits package.

The Villages is Indiana’s largest private non-profit provider of Child and Family services, including Foster Care. The Villages champions every child’s right to a safe, permanent, and nurturing home.

We are committed to strengthening all families and embracing the dignity and diversity of every child, youth and family served.