OPS Peace Corps Strategic Campus Recruiter

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida State University seeks a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer to serve as a part‑time Peace Corps Strat Recruiter on the Tallahassee campus. The role focuses on increasing awareness of Peace Corps opportunities, delivering presentations, and engaging with students and campus groups.

Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment activities, workshops, and retention events, while building on-campus relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and network effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver class or club presentations to students and campus groups.
• Tabling in public areas and at career fairs to raise Peace Corps awareness.
• Organize and facilitate application workshops and retention events.
• Develop relationships with campus stakeholders to expand partnerships.
• Post and hold regular office hours for prospective applicants.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Independent work

Networking

Outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Job description

Job Title: OPS Peace Corps Strategic Campus Recruiter

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Job ID: 63292

Department

The Center for Global Engagement

Responsibilities

The Center for Global Engagement at Florida State University is searching for a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) to serve as a part-time Peace Corps Strategic Campus Recruiter. The successful candidate will serve as FSU's point of contact for students and others interested in joining the Peace Corps.

The Peace Corps Strategic Campus (Strat) Recruiter will increase awareness of Peace Corps Volunteer opportunities on Florida State’s main campus. Recruiters will engage in a variety of recruitment activities, including but not limited to: delivering class or club presentations, tabling in public, high-traffic areas on campus and/or at career fairs, organizing and facilitating application workshops and retention events, and developing relationships with key stakeholders on campus.

Depending on campus activities and recruitment events, evening and weekend hours may be required.

Responsibilities include:

• Distribute agency-approved brochures, posters, visual aids, and other Peace Corps recruitment materials to individuals, groups, associations, faculty, and targeted populations.
• Conduct 40 unique recruitment events.
• Complete 4 application workshops, which coincide with Peace Corps’ application deadlines in October, January, April, and July.
• Staff a recruitment table (e.g., university career fairs, other events with similar goals and/or tabling public, high-traffic areas on campus).
• Organize and facilitate 4 retention events (e.g., send-off/welcome back volunteer parties, friends and family events, Peace Corps Week celebrations, and/or RPCV panels).
• Hold 15 relationship‑building meetings (weighted toward early in the fall semester) with 15 different key on‑campus and community stakeholders that align with Peace Corps’ six sectors with the intention of gaining access to students.
• Post and hold at least 2 regular office hours per week to meet with potential and current applicants.
• Digitally collect leads at events through a web‑based link, or as directed by the designated Peace Corps representative.
• Input partnership information, meetings, and other pertinent details into specific Peace Corps systems, or as directed by the designated Peace Corps representative.
• Meet application and lead goals set by the Peace Corps.
• Write and submit monthly, mid‑year and final year reports.
• Complete mandatory virtual or in‑person Strat trainings.
• Respond to Peace Corps and campus staff in a timely manner, as well as attend regularly scheduled meetings initiated by the Peace Corps.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Returned Peace Corps Volunteer.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, as this position requires a great deal of public speaking.
• Ability to work independently.
• Confidence in networking and outreach.

Preferred Qualifications

This position requires candidates to have strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to see tasks through completion with little supervision, as well as demonstrated event planning, public speaking, and partnership‑building experience.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminate knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses.

Anticipated Salary Range

The pay rate is up to $25.75 per hour.

Considerations

This is an OPS/temporary job.

Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check.

Schedule: 20 hours per week, not to exceed 340 hours in the contract period.

The expected start date for this position is in September 2026, contingent upon the contract being received by FSU. The last day of employment for this position is December 31, 2026. This is a temporary, soft-funded position. Continued employment relies on the active status of the funding.

This position is being advertised as open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The successful candidate will be notified as soon as possible after selection. Final selection is contingent on approval from the Peace Corps, as well as successfully passing a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.