RPM RECRUITER

UNKNOWN; Hawaii; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, Youth Challenge Academy (YCA) seeks a Recruiter to identify, screen, and recruit at-promise youth aged 16–18 for a voluntary residential program. The role involves traveling for outreach, interviewing applicants and parents, and helping cadets transition back into society.

Under an RPM Coordinator, you may mentor, manage cases, and coordinate residential staff to support post-residential plans.

Qualifications

• Experience working with at-promise youth or recruitment.
• Strong interpersonal communication, crisis management, and ability to work under high-stress conditions.
• Experience supervising personnel.

Responsibilities

• Identify, screen, and recruit at-promise youth (16–18) for a voluntary residential program.
• Travel to conduct outreach, interview applicants/parents, and facilitate cadet transitions into and out of the program.
• Assist in mentoring, case management, and coordinating the residential staff to support post-residential action plans.
• May work a flex schedule including day, evening, weekend, night, and holiday hours.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Supervising personnel

Stress resilience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Recruitment Information

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, Youth Challenge Academy.

This position is located on the Island of Oahu, Kalaeloa

Salary Range: Commensurate with Education & Experience

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact YCA – Kalaeloa Director Pearl Sheck at: [e-mail]

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Defense, Youth Challenge Academy.

Duties Summary

A Youth Challenge Academy Recruiting, Placement, and Mentoring (RPM) Recruiter identifies, screens, and recruits at-promise youth (aged 16 - 18) for a voluntary residential program, while securing mentors and post‑graduation placements. They travel to conduct outreach, interview applicants/parents, and facilitate the transition of cadets into the program and back into society.

The recruiter typically works under an RPM Coordinator and may assist in mentoring, case management, and coordinating the residential staff to support the cadet's post-residential action plan.

A flex work schedule that includes day, evening, weekend, nights, and holiday hours may also be worked.

The Hawaii National Guard Youth CHalleNGe Academy, at any allotted time, without notice, reserves the right to adjust, modify and or make changes to the duties and responsibilities of this position to ensure Mission success.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

A. Requires experience working with at-promise youth, counseling, or recruiting.

B. Strong interpersonal communication, crisis management, and the ability to work under high-stress conditions.

C. Must have experience supervising personnel.

D. Experience safeguarding, person(s), the community and/or businesses.

E. Have worked in a team/collaborative environment.

F. Have demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment.

G. Graduation from High School or GED equivalent.

H. Bachelor's degree.

I. Must pass National Agency Check and Criminal Background Check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A. National Guard, Reserve and Retired Military members.

B. Experience working with at-promise youth, prior military experience (National Guard/Reserve) or recruiting experience is highly valued.

C. Mentors must be supported throughout the 12-month post-residential phase.

D. Effective communication with participants, parents, and community partners is vital.

E. Building partnerships with schools, community organizations, and employers is central to the role.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, ETC.

Possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii, and an appropriate military driver’s license, if applicable.

Ability to receive and maintain a current CPR / First Aid certification card.

Other Information

This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will", which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

WHO MAY APPLY

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Direct all inquiries regarding this position to

YCA – Kalaeloa Director Pearl Sheck at: [e-mail]