Regional Outreach Recruiter

Living Resources; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Living Resources in Hartford, CT, is seeking a part-time Regional Outreach Recruiter to promote The College Experience and CareerNext programs. You will travel regionally to engage students, families, educators, and partners at events, representing our admissions efforts and generating leads.

You will work closely with Admissions to share program benefits, guide applicants through processes, and build lasting relationships with schools and community organizations.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to varying event schedules during peak recruitment seasons.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel regularly within the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Represent The College Experience and CareerNext at recruitment events, including college fairs, school visits, and community events across CT, NY, NJ, MA and beyond.
• Engage with students, families, educators and community partners to share program benefits, application processes and participation opportunities.
• Deliver in-person presentations, connect prospects to admissions counselors, and develop relationships with counselors and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate outreach records and collaborate with Admissions to optimize outreach strategies.
• Coordinate logistics for recruitment events, prepare materials, and evaluate event effectiveness.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Time management

Travel readiness

Independent work

Job description

The Regional Outreach Recruiter plays a key role in promoting The College Experience and CareerNext programs by engaging with students, families, educators, and community partners. This position involves extensive travel within the assigned region to represent our programs at events, build relationships, and generate leads for admissions.

Job Type: Part-time

Key Responsibilities

Travel & Outreach

• Represent The College Experience and CareerNext at recruitment events, including college/career fairs, school visits, community workshops, conferences, and community events across Long Island, NYC, NJ, CT, and parts of MA.
• Engage with high school and community college students, parents/guardians, educators, and community partners to share program benefits, application processes, and participation opportunities.
• Deliver dynamic in-person presentations introducing program offerings, outcomes, and support services, connecting prospects to the appropriate admissions counselor.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with school counselors, advisors, community organizations, and other key stakeholders to support ongoing recruitment efforts.

Lead Generation & Engagement

• Maintain accurate and timely records of outreach activities, contacts, leads, and event follow-ups for designated Admissions Counselors.
• Collaborate with the Admissions team to optimize outreach strategies and ensure messaging aligns with institutional goals and branding.

Event Preparation & Logistics

• Prepare materials and resources for recruitment events and coordinate logistics (travel plans, supplies, promotional items, etc.) with the admissions department.
• Assist in evaluating event effectiveness and provide actionable feedback to improve future outreach efforts.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to varying event schedules during peak recruitment seasons.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel regularly within the assigned region.
• Commitment to youth engagement, access to higher education, and program mission.
• Must reside within one of the geographical locations of the responsible travel region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in student outreach, admissions, career services, recruitment, advising, or related educational engagement.
• Knowledge of high schools, community resources, and special education services within Long Island, NYC, NJ, CT, and MA regions.
• Experience with event organization and tabling.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and transport outreach materials at events.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel frequently within assigned regions.

Salary Description

$45/hour