Campus Recruiter

The Campus Recruiter will be responsible for generating interest and cultivating a pool of candidates within their designated portfolio schools to apply to serve as AmeriCorps members. As a Campus Recruiter, you will represent City Year’s mission to prospective candidates, building strong relationships with students, campus leaders, and other stakeholders. You will create pipelines of talent by developing and executing recruitment strategies, supporting candidates through the application process, and fostering a commitment to national service. This position is located in Los Angeles, CA, and requires occasional travel to other parts of California. Recruiters will be on campus 2–3 days per week to develop networking relationships, while working remotely from home on non‑campus days. A valid driver’s license is required for required travel to the City Year Los Angeles Downtown office. Responsibilities Develop and execute strategies to engage groups of students and alumni from colleges and universities within the portfolio. Build and maintain relationships with campus partners, including career services, faculty, and student organizations. Deliver engaging presentations, host tabling events, and participate in career fairs to promote the AmeriCorps member opportunity. Build and manage a pipeline of prospective candidates, nurturing interest in City Year and the AmeriCorps member role. Conduct 1:1 informational meetings, respond to candidate inquiries, and provide personalized support and information. Identify high‑potential candidates and offer tailored coaching to help them navigate the application and interview process. Serve as a champion of inclusion, ensuring that recruitment processes offer opportunities for all. Guide candidates through the application process, offering clear communication on timelines, expectations, and requirements. Prepare candidates for interviews by conducting mock interviews, sharing best practices, and setting expectations for AmeriCorps service. Engage in candidate interviews year‑round to stay informed about candidate experiences and refine the interview process. Collaborate with team members to ensure a smooth and efficient transition of candidates once they are selected for interviews or invited to serve. Support recruitment campaigns, events, and initiatives to amplify City Year’s reach and impact. Provide regular updates to the Recruitment Director or sites on recruitment progress, challenges, and insights. Track and analyze recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of outreach efforts and identify areas for improvement. Maintain accurate candidate records in CRM and applicant tracking systems, ensuring timely follow‑up and communication. Provide feedback on recruitment strategies to enhance candidate experience and conversion rates. Qualifications Passion for national service and commitment to fostering a strong AmeriCorps cohort. Experience in recruitment, admissions, or program coordination, preferably in education, nonprofit, or mission‑driven environments. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with students, campus partners, and community leaders. Strong communication and presentation skills, able to deliver compelling messages in both group and individual settings. Proficiency in managing multiple priorities and projects, meeting deadlines with attention to detail. Familiarity with CRM systems, applicant tracking systems, or related tools is preferred. Flexibility to travel within the designated portfolio as needed. Benefits Full‑time employees are eligible for all benefits including vacation, sick days, and organization holidays. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; and a 401(k) plan. The role is at‑will with no visa sponsorship. As an equal opportunity employer, City Year is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr City Year