Transportation HR Recruiter & Outreach Lead

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Transportation seeks an HR Specialist 1: Talent Acquisition to build an outreach recruitment program and travel statewide to meet students, teachers, and counselors. You will introduce career paths in engineering, accounting, IT, and transportation, and help develop engaging materials.

Strong public speaking skills and a valid driver’s license are essential. Occasional evening work may be required as schedules vary.

Qualifications

• Public speaking skills and enthusiasm for outreach
• Ability to travel to middle and high schools across the state
• Ability to create engaging recruitment materials and track outreach efforts
• Experience assisting in interviewing and training is a plus

Responsibilities

• Travel to middle and high schools across WV to meet students, teachers, and counselors
• Introduce 8th grade through high school students to engineering, accounting, IT, and transportation career paths
• Create marketing materials tailored to the audience and report outreach results
• Assist the Career Services team with interviewing, reviewing applications, and training

Skills

Public speaking

Outreach

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

The West Virginia Department of Transportation seeks an HR Specialist 1: Talent Acquisition to build an outreach recruitment program and travel statewide to meet students, teachers, and counselors. You will introduce career paths in engineering, accounting, IT, and transportation, and help develop engaging materials.

Strong public speaking skills and a valid driver’s license are essential. Occasional evening work may be required as schedules vary.