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Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: Hybrid On-Site/Remote
Position Overview
About City Year Greater Boston
City Year Greater Boston provides additional capacity to Boston and Everett public schools in their efforts to eliminate the academic and opportunity gaps that disproportionately impact those communities. We recruit City Year AmeriCorps members, young people ages 17 – 25, to serve full-time in schools identified as in most need of support. They are trained to provide evidence-based student success interventions including reading and math tutoring, social-emotional support, and peer mentoring to students in grades 3 to 10, collectively reaching close to 10,000 students across 17 schools this year.
Simultaneously, our AmeriCorps members are being prepared to be the next generation of diverse civic and professional leaders. We help them develop the essential skills needed for a successful career and support them in achieving economic mobility.
Job Description
Position Overview
City Year Greater Boston is seeking a local recruiter who can successfully recruit a diverse corps of young adults ages 17- 25 to join City Year Greater Boston for a year of service. Working in partnership with City Year Greater Boston’s Community Partnerships Manager and reporting to the national Corps Talent Acquisition Team, responsibilities include:
Generate and cultivate leads and applicants through direct engagement with prospects to inform them about City Year and guide them as needed through the application process. This includes establishing and fostering relationships with candidates and referral sources through social networking avenues
Follow up with candidates to ensure they are supported through their application process.
Develop a deep network of relationships within college campuses, high schools, and other partners who will champion City Year to potential prospects.
Attend and host online and in-person recruitment events/opportunities in the community, including after normal work hours.
Leverage digital platforms and identify new opportunities to source candidates.
Collaborate with the Community Partnership Manager to identify opportunities that can/will enhance local efforts.
Based in the City Year Greater Boston offices when not at recruiting events/opportunities, participate in all site staff activities (retreats, community meetings, mandatory service days, etc.)
The successful candidate will be performance-driven, as performance will be measured by progress towards goals and metrics.
The ideal candidate is:
Well-connected locally and prepared to leverage established network.
Passionate about recruiting a high quality and diverse corps for our students.
Familiar with City Year’s model and work, as well as our partner cities (Boston and Everett) where our AmeriCorps members serve in the public school system.
Anchored in a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Excellent at fostering partnerships with individuals, organizations and influencers.
A team player with strong interpersonal skills.
Organized and can support multiple candidates and partnerships at varying stages in the recruitment process.
Able to change direction in a fast-paced environment.
Always seeking to learn, improve and innovate.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
5 or more years of direct full cycle recruiting experience with a history of successfully sourcing candidates and expanding the diversity of the talent pool, and a specific eye towards younger recruits (Gen Z)
Proven track record of incorporating new strategies, techniques and best practices to attract candidates who will be successful.
Strong social media skills with the proven ability to successfully coordinate and utilize social media to market job opportunities and source for passive candidates.
Experience utilizing and generating information from applicant tracking systems.
Experience evaluating effectiveness of recruiting campaigns and activities, including social media campaigns.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Flexibility to adapt to & execute against organizational changes and priorities
Must have driver's license to travel up to 90% of the time across Massachusetts and throughout the NE states.
Must live local to the Boston area or willing to relocate prior to the start date.
Domestic travel as necessary (New England).
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed City Year is committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Note from the hiring manager: Don’t have all the qualifications listed? Don’t worry about it. If you’re interested, I’d love for you to apply so I can learn a bit more about why you might be the perfect addition to our team!
Salary range: $72-75k
Benefits
Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation and sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental and vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document.
Employment at City Year is at-will.
City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.
Benefits
Full time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation and sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental and vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click here.
Employment at City Year is at-will.
City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.
COVID-19 Notice
Our number one priority is the health and safety of our employees and AmeriCorps members and their families; our students and school partners; and the community at large from COVID-19. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment and service – all staff members, including remote staff, and AmeriCorps members are required to be fully vaccinated* no later than their start date. If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs, we will consider requests for reasonable accommodation consistent with our policy, and where we are able to provide such accommodations without undue hardship to the organization pursuant to applicable law. Notwithstanding any language herein, City Year will comply with any state, local, or federal orders, statutes, or regulations that may conflict with the COVID-19 vaccination policy.
Individuals are considered fully vaccinated 14 days after the completion of their primary vaccination series.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
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