Talent Outreach Coordinator: VADOC Headquarters #00789

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 74,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Talent Outreach Coordinator at VADOC Headquarters to develop proactive outreach and engagement strategies for Corrections Officer recruitment. You will build partnerships with schools, colleges, and workforce organizations to create talent pipelines and support statewide staffing needs.

The role emphasizes relationship-building and leveraging digital platforms, recruitment events, and sourcing tools to attract qualified applicants and promote VADOC as an

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recruitment and outreach strategies to attract qualified applicants.
• Ability to travel statewide and coordinate outreach activities.
• Experience sourcing candidates via recruitment platforms and ATS.
• Strong verbal and written communication, with ability to engage partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop proactive outreach and engagement strategies for Corrections Officer recruitment.
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools, community colleges, and workforce programs.
• Utilize sourcing platforms and social media to source and engage candidates.
• Support recruitment events and outreach across Virginia to fill hard-to-fill roles.

Skills

Recruitment strategy

Candidate sourcing

Outreach programs

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Digital tools

Travel statewide

Tools

Indeed

Job description

Title: Talent Outreach Coordinator: VADOC Headquarters #00789

State Role Title:Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: $74,087.00 - $104,190.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Human Resources Headquarters

Agency Website:www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Talent Outreach Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing proactive outreach and engagement strategies to attract qualified candidates for Corrections Officer positions within the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC). This position focuses on building awareness of corrections careers, establishing meaningful community partnerships, and developing sustainable talent pipelines to support facility staffing needs.
The position plays a key role in establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with high schools, community colleges, vocational and technical programs, workforce development organizations, and community partners to introduce individuals to career opportunities as Corrections Officers. Through proactive outreach, community engagement, career exploration activities, and targeted recruitment events, the Coordinator promotes VADOC as an employer of choice and encourages individuals to consider a career in corrections.
Working collaboratively with facility leadership and recruitment teams, the coordinator identifies outreach opportunities and develops innovative approaches to connect with prospective candidates, particularly in geographic areas experiencing recruitment challenges. The position emphasizes relationship-building, early career awareness, and nontraditional talent pipelines to expand the pool of qualified Corrections Officer applicants.
The successful candidate also leverages recruitment technology, social media, digital engagement platforms, and available sourcing resources to include Indeed to maintain connections with prospective candidates, promote hiring opportunities, and proactively source and support ongoing candidate engagement from initial interest throughout the recruitment
The position also provides targeted recruitment and outreach support for other hard-to-fill VADOC positions, which may include Probation and Parole Officers, Education positions, healthcare positions, skilled trades, food service, and other occupations identified as agency recruitment priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of recruitment, talent acquisition, candidate sourcing, and outreach strategies used to attract and engage qualified applicants.
• Knowledge of workforce development resources, employment services, and community partnerships that support recruitment and talent pipeline development.
• Skill in proactively identifying, sourcing, and engaging prospective candidates through recruitment platforms, digital tools, and direct outreach.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively engage candidates and professional partners.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining productive relationships with workforce organizations, educational institutions, community partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Skill in developing and delivering engaging presentations and creating recruitment marketing materials to promote employment opportunities.
• Skill in utilizing recruitment technology, online sourcing platforms, Microsoft Office applications, and digital communication tools.
• Ability to independently develop and implement creative, targeted recruitment and outreach strategies to address staffing priorities.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, analyze recruitment activities, evaluate results, and recommend improvements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercise sound judgment and initiative, and adapt to changing recruitment needs and priorities.
• Ability and willingness to travel statewide, including occasional overnight travel, to support recruitment events, workforce partnerships, and community outreach activities.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in talent acquisition, proactive candidate sourcing, recruitment outreach, or workforce development, preferably in public safety, government, or high-volume recruitment environments.
• Experience utilizing Indeed, LinkedIn, or comparable recruitment sourcing platforms and applicant tracking systems to identify and engage prospective candidates.
• Experience establishing workforce and community partnerships, coordinating recruitment events, and developing targeted outreach strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Experience developing recruitment marketing materials, digital content, and presentations using Canva, PowerPoint, or comparable technology.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.