Youth Outreach & Recruitment Specialist

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. (EDSI) is seeking a dynamic, team-oriented individual to join our Michigan-based outreach team to recruit youth and connect participants with community resources. Build partnerships, provide alumni services, and support program success within a progressive, family-owned company.

You will develop marketing strategies, screen applicants, and collaborate with schools and social service organizations to maximize outcomes for youth and young adults.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred or equivalent experience.
• Human Services background preferred.
• Must have experience working with youth and young adults.
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategies.
• Recruit applicants through recruitment and outreach activities such as job fairs, career exploration events, and through social service organizations and schools.
• Conduct orientations on program eligibility requirements, services and partners.
• Identify potential mentors for the youth population to aid in their success.
• Partner with local area training providers and refer clients as appropriate.
• Provide referrals to community partners when appropriate.
• Collaborate with program partners for on-site and off-site career awareness field trips with employers and educational facilities.
• Pre-screen youth for program eligibility and suitability.
• Complete assigned documentation with minimal errors and in a timely fashion.
• Maintain relationships with community agencies, educational institutions and employers to maximize resources in the provision of youth services.
• Provide 12 months of follow-up services post program exit.
• Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes.
• Other opportunities as available.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Youth engagement

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Human Services background

Experience with youth

Computer literacy

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Description: Salary: $50,000/year Our efforts in Michigan have been consistently recognized! Recent Awards: Michigan Top Workplaces - 2015-2025 Crain's Detroit Business Private 200 - 2025 (and Crain's Cool Places to Work!) Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation - 2012-2025 (and Metro Detroit!)

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then this position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

Scope of Position

Provide community outreach to share information about the program, recruit youth, cultivate partnerships and connect participants with community resources. Provide Young Professionals Alumni Services to participants that have exited the program.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Recruit applicants through proven recruitment and outreach strategies such as job fairs and career exploration events, and through social service organizations and schools
• Conduct orientations on program eligibility requirements, services and partners
• Identify potential mentors for the youth population to aid in their success
• Partner with local area training providers and refer clients as appropriate
• Provide referrals to community partners when appropriate
• Collaborate with program partners for on-site and off-site career awareness field trips with employers and educational facilities
• Pre-screen youth for program eligibility and suitability
• Complete assigned documentation with minimal errors and in a timely fashion
• Maintain relationships with community agencies, educational institutions and employers to maximize resources in the provision of youth services
• Provide 12 months of follow-up services post program exit
• Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes
• Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, or equivalent experience
• Human Services background preferred
• Must have experience working with youth and young adults
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be computer literateValid driver’s license required

Bring your expertise to EDSI and live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support! EDSI is a progressive, forward-thinking, family-owned company that is Certified Evergreen.

EDS I is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Our Mission Statement

We must strive to create enthusiasm in our clients, see through their eyes, understand their needs and deliver more than they expect.

Why We Do What We Do At EDSI

• We believe we can help our customers overcome their most challenging obstacles
• We believe in seeing through other people's eyes
• We believe that we can make a difference in people's lives
• We believe in meeting people where they are today and helping them to realize a better tomorrow
• We believe in living our professional lives in service to others

EDS I (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is a national workforce development, training solutions and consulting company with a passion for helping great companies and communities train and retain great people. EDSI works with regions, employers and jobseekers to overcome their most challenging obstacles. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company employs more than 800 people across the country. EDSI is a National Best and Brightest Companies To Work For award winner. For over 45 years, EDSI has worked with workforce development agencies, regional partners and employers to assess and understand workforce development needs and deliver solutions to build better workforces. The company operates more than 120 contracts providing successful business services and jobseeker placement and retention services across the country. EDSI also provides world class training and consulting solutions to a variety of corporations, public entities and governmental agencies. Our history of success stems directly from our commitment to providing our clients with the absolute highest level of service through our diverse and talented team.