Employment Opportunities
PUBLIC ALLIES PITTSBURGH JOB DESCRIPTION
Position/Title: Recruitment Manager
Reports to: Public Allies Pittsburgh Site Director
Status: Exempt (Salaried)
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter with salary requirements to Jessica Ruffin at [email protected] by October 15, 2014.
Public Allies is a national AmeriCorps program that offers 10-month apprenticeships to emerging leaders ages 17 years of age and older in over 20 US Cities. Our vision is to create a just and equitable society through our mission of “Advancing new leadership to strengthen communities, nonprofits and civic participation.”
The Pittsburgh site is entering into its ninth year of operation and has graduated over 150 program participants (Allies)
Purpose of Position: Public Allies Pittsburgh seeks a dynamic, energetic, solutions-minded professional with a passion for community service, and demonstrated project management, recruitment, and event planning and management experience to join our program team. Public Allies Pittsburgh Program team consists of one Site Director, two Training and Learning Managers, and a Recruitment Manager.
The Recruitment Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Public Allies Partner Organization and Ally recruitment and placement processes. The incumbent will help to create and manage our newest initiative that seeks partnerships with local organizations that can help to identify and refer candidates for our apprenticeship to ensure that we are filling our program with diverse talent.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinates and manages all aspects of partner and Ally recruitment, placement, and orientation.
• Serves as the primary Point of Contact for Partner Organizations from interest (completion of the Partnership Development Guide) through an Ally’s start at placement.
• Serves as the primary Point of Contact and Coach for Applicants from program application through program orientation.
• Develops a comprehensive annual recruitment plan and generates bi-weekly reports on progress.
• Disseminates national recruitment materials in addition to creating localized recruitment and promotional materials.
• Participates on national recruitment (Recruitivator) calls. (Maintains a 90% Attendance Rate)
• Participates in Coro Pittsburgh Recruitment Team meetings. (Maintains a 90% Attendance Rate)
Partner Organization Recruitment
• Creates and expands outreach and recruitment efforts that increase the visibility of the program to audiences of potential Partner Organizations.
• Manages all aspects of the onboarding process of Partner Organizations from recruitment through matching.
• Seeks and attends networking and recruitment events as necessary.
• Develops and implements Ally Recruitment strategies that expand recruitment efforts, increase visibility, and programmatic impact.
• Manages all aspects of the onboarding process of Allies from application through orientation.
• Coaches candidates through the process through phone, email, and in-person meetings as needed.
Events and Event Management
• Plan, Market, and Execute Community-based Recruitment Events and Info Sessions.
• Plan, Promote, and Execute Application “Reading Days”.
• Plan, Promote, and Execute Applicant “Selection Day”.
• Plan and Execute Applicant “Matching Fair”.
• Plan and Execute (2) Partner Organization Orientations.
• Plan and Execute (2) Member Enrollment Meetings.
Marketing and Outreach
• Customize national recruitment materials for local needs.
• Manage and oversee programmatic branding efforts.
• Manage programmatic social networking policy.
• Collaborate with the Site Director on management of the Public Allies Pittsburgh webpage and the development of monthly eNewsletters.
• Manage online Partner Organization and Ally application process.
• Manage Partner Organization and Applicant electronic and hard files.
• Create and manage nationally-compliant electronic Partner Organization and Applicant.
• Attend all National Gatherings hosted by Public Allies, Inc.
• Attend all Public Allies Pittsburgh presentations, events, and retreats.
• Assist Local Operating Partner (Coro Pittsburgh) with recruitment needs.
• Maintain attendance at a minimum of 90% of Public Allies Pittsburgh and Coro Pittsburgh staff meetings.
• Attend Ally trainings as requested.
• Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or minimum of 3-5 years of program/project management experience in a results-driven organization(s) required.
• Experience in Marketing, Communications, and/or Public Relations required.
• Strong track record of contributing to a culture of excellence and responsibility while ensuring a collaborative and positive team dynamic.
• Demonstrated ability to execute deadline-driven projects and tasks with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of recruitment and admissions processes required.
• Strong organization skills, able to keep several projects moving forward concurrently.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, develop resources, and recruit stakeholders.
• Experience with supervision of volunteers and/or interns.
• Experience with Event Planning required.
• Knowledge of and volunteer experience in Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods and diverse communities.
• Established network within the nonprofit sector of Pittsburgh.
• Understanding of social justice issues and professional development as balanced components of effective leadership.
• Understanding of curriculum design.
• Demonstrated interest in experiential learning.
• Demonstrated success in managing social media campaigns.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required.
• Database management experience required.
• A license with a car or reliable form of transportation is required.
• Must be willing to work occasional weekend/evening hours.