Big Brother & Big Sister of Independence Region Hiring for College Site Volunteer Recruiter at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Full Time

Description:

Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region

Position: College Recruiter

Location: Philadelphia, PA (On-Site on Average 3-4 days per week)

Job Status: Full-time, Exempt

Reports To: Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Effective Date: May 31, 2023

Salary: 38-42K

AGENCY OVERVIEW

JOIN A FORWARD-THINKING AGENCY THAT SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (BBBSI) is the largest BBBS agency in the state and fourth largest in the nation. Our mission is to ignite the power and promise of youth and close the mentoring gap, by creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships and strengthening the quality of the mentoring field.

JOB DESCRIPTION

BBBSI seeks a go-getter, a people person who possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and loves to persuade others. This person will serve as a College Recruitment Specialist, tasked with recruiting college volunteers to mentor local youth. Job responsibilities include researching and securing new partnerships with college clubs, fraternities/sororities, athletic teams, and administrative departments. It also includes actively recruiting and tabling on campus at four University programs (University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, St. Joseph’s University, and Rowan University). The role will direct and supervise two College Student Boards of Directors at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University. An understanding of DEI initiatives is a must. This Full time position requires regional travel within the agency’s seven-county service area in Southeastern PA and Southern NJ, and some evening/weekend work.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Academic Requirements: Bachelor’s degree OR an Associate’s Degree

Professional Requirements: Experience with recruitment and public speaking is required. Must be effective presenting in group environments (eg, 5-30 people) both virtually and in-person. Experience in human services, with youth service organizations and socioeconomically diverse populations is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software packages required. Proficiency with Customer Relationship Management software a plus.

Additional Requirements: Must have dependable and daily access to a car, valid driver’s license, and meet State-required automobile insurance minimums.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit resume and cover letter.

Note: only those applicants believed to be viable candidates for this opportunity will be contacted. No phone calls please.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

People with a passion for engaging individuals to support youth in the community and a desire to work for a strong mission driven organization should apply. At BBBSI, we serve more than 2,400 children annually in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania, and Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties in New Jersey. Our aspiration is to develop an organization that reflects our constituent base.

BBBSI promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks talented staff from diverse backgrounds. BBBSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, first and second-generation immigrants, and people from low-income families, or any legally protected factor.

* The agency has transitioned into a hybrid model for most positions in the agency. Ability to commute to the office 2-3 days a week is required. COVID-19 vaccinations or medical/religious exemptions are required

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