Regional Outreach Recruiter

Living Resources Career Opportunties; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Living Resources Career Opportunties is seeking a Regional Outreach Recruiter to promote our programs and represent us at events across Long Island, NYC, NJ, CT and parts of MA. The role involves extensive travel and hands-on engagement with students, families, educators, and community partners.

You will deliver presentations, collect leads, coordinate logistics, and work with admissions staff to optimize outreach and branding efforts. Residency in one of the regions is required.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking.
• Ability to work independently and manage time with varying event schedules.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel regularly within the region.
• Commitment to youth engagement and access to higher education.
• Residence within one of the geographical locations of the region.

Responsibilities

• Represent The College Experience and CareerNext at recruitment events across Long Island, NYC, NJ, CT and parts of MA.
• Engage with students, families, educators, and partners to share program benefits and application processes.
• Deliver dynamic in-person presentations introducing program offerings and connect prospects to admissions counselors.
• Develop relationships with school counselors and community organizations to support recruitment.
• Maintain outreach records, collaborate on strategy, and provide feedback to improve events.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 schol 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.