Community Outreach & Recruitment Specialist

Full-Time: Community Outreach & Recruitment Specialist Hourly Rate: $25.00 Pawsperity is seeking an experienced dependable dog groomer to support outreach efforts throughout the Kansas City metro area. This role is responsible for engaging local businesses, community organizations, and residents to share information about Pawsperity's programs and services, build community awareness, and generate leads for follow-up by the internal team. The ideal candidate will have grooming experience and feel passionately about helping homeless and at-risk individuals. Since 2016, Pawsperity has been helping uplift families from generational poverty through job training in the art of dog grooming. Pawsperity serves some of the community's most vulnerable members, including individuals often coming from backgrounds of domestic violence, addiction, incarceration, and homelessness. Position Purpose: Pawsperity is seeking a dependable, mission-driven Community Outreach & Recruitment Specialist to support both community engagement and applicant recruitment efforts across the Kansas City metro area. This role serves as a critical bridge between community awareness and student enrollment, combining grassroots outreach with consistent applicant follow-up. The position engages businesses, community members, and prospective students, ensuring individuals are informed about Pawsperity's programs and supported through the application process. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with people, working independently, and contributing to a cause that creates life-changing opportunities. Key Responsibilities Include Community Outreach & Engagement Conduct site-based canvassing across assigned Kansas City metro areas Introduce Pawsperity's mission, programs, and opportunities to local businesses and organizations Distribute approved marketing materials, flyers, and informational resources Represent Pawsperity professionally and positively in all community interactions Support grassroots outreach efforts including flyering, tabling, and targeted campaigns Applicant Outreach & Recruitment Support Conduct follow-up outreach to prospective students, including those who are non-responsive or have missed appointments Encourage participation in next steps such as shadowing, intake appointments, or enrollment activities Communicate with applicants via phone, text, and email in a compassionate and consistent manner Help ensure no applicant "falls through the cracks" by maintaining consistent engagement Lead Generation, Tracking & Reporting Collect contact information and relevant notes from community members and prospective students Maintain accurate outreach logs and applicant tracking Qualifications Required Knowledge of the grooming industry, grooming experience required. Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills Comfortable initiating conversations with new people Reliable transportation to travel throughout the Kansas City metro area Ability to walk and stand for extended periods Dependable, punctual, and self-motivated Preferred (Not Required) Experience in outreach, customer service, sales, or recruitment Familiarity with the Kansas City nonprofit community Benefits: Employer Health Savings Account Contributions (up to $2520/year) Health Insurance Employee assistance program Dental insurance Vision Insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan #J-18808-Ljbffr Pawsperity