Recruitment Specialist (ADMINISTRATOR I)

State of Maryland - Department of Service and Civic Innovation - B; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid telework

Competitive salary

Job summary

State of Maryland - Department of Service and Civic Innovation - B is seeking a Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Member Recruiter. The role centers on building awareness statewide through school-by-school outreach, while engaging prospective members, families, and trusted adult champions who influence decisions.

Much work occurs at in-person events, fairs, and information sessions. The incumbent will visit high schools and partner organizations, coordinate outreach, and support applicants

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four years of administrative staff or professional work.
• Substitution options: college credits, Bachelor's degree, or Master's degree may satisfy experience.
• Military service experience may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit Maryland Corps/Service Year Option members with a focus on diverse youth aged 18–24.
• Engage schools, job centers, and youth organizations to recruit statewide.
• Coordinate statewide program outreach, communications, and resources.
• Attend in-person events, information sessions, and application sessions.
• Meet daily/weekly/monthly recruitment targets and assist applicants through the process.

Skills

Public speaking

Job placement/recruiting

Youth programming

Non-profit outreach

Community engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

DSCI is building a driven team dedicated to service as a method for connection and growth. The collaborative, high-performing culture allows us to achieve ambitious goals together. DSCI offers a flexible work schedule, hybrid telework, and a competitive salary.

Agency Mission

"Whether they're preparing our state for climate change, tutoring our students, or caring for the sick, young people should have the option to perform important service today and build a foundation for our shared future. This is the first effort of its kind in the nation, and Maryland will lead the way."

– Governor Wes Moore announcing the Service Year Option
The Department of Service and Civic Innovation was established by the Serving Every Region Through Vocational Exploration (SERVE) Act of 2023 with the purpose of promoting service and volunteerism in the state of Maryland. The SERVE Act also launched two new exciting service pathways for eligible youth and adults, in addition to existing volunteer and service opportunities available through the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism (GOSV).

GRADE

STD0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

45 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

The incumbent recruits and helps place Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Members that reflect the rich diversity of the State, with a strong focus on young adults who are both Service Year Option-eligible and likely to successfully complete the program if they start in it. This position focuses on building awareness statewide through large-scale and targeted school-by-school outreach, while also engaging directly with prospective Member applicants, families, and trusted adult champions who influence their decisions. The vast majority of the incumbent's work is necessarily at in-person events, fairs, information sessions, and application completion sessions.

POSITION DUTIES

Maryland Corps/Service Year Option (MC/SYO) Member Recruitment-direct and indirect recruitment of talent for the MC/SYO program with a significant emphasis on 18-24 year old Service Year Option-eligible young adults to meet statutory participation targets. This entails visiting high schools, job centers, youth-facing community-organizations, and more in-person recruitment activites; statewide program coordination, stategic communication planning, systems development, and resource development. This may include hosting or presenting during virtual engagements to increase an/or maintain Member involvement. Recruiters will be required to meet daily, weekly, and monthly targets to achieve member recruitment goals established in workplans.

Support Member applicants through the application and matching process, providing timely responses to their questions and with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.

Connect relevant DSCI colleagues to organizations who may want to host Members and/or commit funding, space training, or other resources to the MC/SYO program to advance the mission and goals of the agency.

Identify and cultivate relationships with schools, workforce organizations, community-based organizations, employers, philanthropic partners, and other stakeholders that may advance the mission and goals of the agency. Facilitate connections with appropiate DSCI staff regarding opportunities related to member recruitment, host site partner recruitment, funding, training, space, community partnerships, and other resources that support the MC/SYO program.

Perform other duties as assigned in support of agency prioroties, special projects, events, and operational needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Public speaking experience to include giving presentations
Previous experience in job placement/recruiting, youth programming, non-profit outreach, or community engagement/grassroots organizing
Experience engaging multiple stakeholders to drive program participation

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply for all recruitments.