Youth Outreach & Recruitment Specialist

Edsi-9; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

EDSI is seeking a dynamic, team-oriented individual to provide community outreach, recruit youth, and connect participants with resources. The role supports alumni services and partner collaborations with local training providers and schools.

You will conduct orientations, identify mentors, pre-screen for eligibility, and maintain relationships with community agencies, ensuring follow-up services post-program exit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Human Services background preferred.
• Experience working with youth and young adults.
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be computer literate.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Recruit applicants through proven recruitment and outreach strategies such as job fairs and career exploration events, and through social service organizations and schools
• Conduct orientations on program eligibility requirements, services and partners
• Identify potential mentors for the youth population to aid in their success
• Partner with local area training providers and refer clients as appropriate
• Provide referrals to community partners when appropriate
• Collaborate with program partners for on-site and off-site career awareness field trips with employers and educational facilities
• Pre-screen youth for program eligibility and suitability
• Complete assigned documentation with minimal errors and in a timely fashion
• Maintain relationships with community agencies, educational institutions and employers to maximize resources in the provision of youth services
• Provide 12 months of follow-up services post program exit
• Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes
• Other opportunities as available

Skills

Marketing strategies

Recruitment outreach

Program orientations

Mentor recruitment

Partnerships

Pre-screening

Documentation

Relationship management

Follow-up services

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Human Services background

Youth outreach experience

Job description

Job Description:Salary: $50,000/yearOur efforts in Michigan have been consistently recognized!Recent Awards:Michigan Top Workplaces - 2015-2025Crain's Detroit Business Private 200 - 2025 (and Crain's Cool Places to Work!)Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation - 2012-2025 (and Metro Detroit!)Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then this position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.Scope of Position: Provide community outreach to share information about the program, recruit youth, cultivate partnerships and connect participants with community resources. Provide Young Professionals Alumni Services to participants that have exited the program.Essential Functions:• Develop and implement marketing strategies• Recruit applicants through proven recruitment and outreach strategies such as job fairs and career exploration events, and through social service organizations and schools• Conduct orientations on program eligibility requirements, services and partners• Identify potential mentors for the youth population to aid in their success• Partner with local area training providers and refer clients as appropriate• Provide referrals to community partners when appropriate• Collaborate with program partners for on-site and off-site career awareness field trips with employers and educational facilities• Pre-screen youth for program eligibility and suitability• Complete assigned documentation with minimal errors and in a timely fashion• Maintain relationships with community agencies, educational institutions and employers to maximize resources in the provision of youth services• Provide 12 months of follow-up services post program exit• Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes• Other opportunities as availableEducation and Experience Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, or equivalent experience• Human Services background preferred• Must have experience working with youth and young adults• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision• Good interpersonal skills• Must be computer literate• Valid driver’s license requiredBring your expertise to EDSI and live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support!EDSI is a progressive, forward-thinking, family-owned company that is Certified Evergreen.EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.