Youth Engagement & Recruitment Specialist

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University is seeking a full-time Enrollment and Engagement Specialist for the JMUPREIS program to recruit youth in Virginia's foster care system for a hybrid education initiative. This grant-funded role collaborates with state agencies and community partners to advance teen health education and access to resources.

You will travel to sites across the state, support recruitment plans, and help implement evidence-based curricula while helping youth achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience coordinating youth development services.
• Extensive experience working with youth.
• Ability to relate to teens, parents, families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of adolescent development and teen pregnancy prevention.
• Experience with outreach to youth and communities.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.

Responsibilities

• Recruit youth to participate in JMUPREIS across Virginia.
• Build connections with Virginia DSS sites and foster care agencies.
• Track site policies and eligibility for services.
• Create site recruitment plans.
• Monitor recruitment plans for each site.
• Troubleshoot recruitment challenges.
• Travel to up to 4 sites per month to meet youth and staff.
• Support program mission and provide experiential learning opportunities.

Skills

Youth development

Coordination of services

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Job description

James Madison University is seeking a full-time Enrollment and Engagement Specialist for the JMUPREIS program to recruit youth in Virginia's foster care system for a hybrid education initiative. This grant-funded role collaborates with state agencies and community partners to advance teen health education and access to resources.

You will travel to sites across the state, support recruitment plans, and help implement evidence-based curricula while helping youth achieve positive outcomes.