Training Specialist

Training Specialist - Part-time (Approx. 25 Hours/Week)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment Strategy Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract diverse, mission-driven individuals to join our AmeriCorps program.
2. Recruitment Needs Assessment: Conduct a recruitment needs assessment of our current AmeriCorps programs, including a general survey and in-depth discussions with selected programs or focus groups.
3. Identify Successful Strategies: Identify successful recruitment strategies based on best practices from other AmeriCorps state programs, state commissions, and industry standards for Recruitment and Retention.
4. Tools and Resources: Identify potential tools, resources, and technology systems (e.g., Handshake, recruitment platforms) to enhance AmeriCorps program recruitment efforts.
5. Training and Technical Assistance: Provide training and technical assistance to AmeriCorps programs, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement successful recruitment strategies effectively.
6. Outreach and Engagement: Conduct outreach to colleges, universities, community organizations, and online platforms to promote AmeriCorps opportunities and engage potential candidates.
7. Marketing and Promotion: Develop and distribute marketing materials, including brochures, social media posts, and website content, to raise awareness of our AmeriCorps program.

General Skills:

1. Communication
2. Networking
3. Strategic thinker
4. Tech savvy
5. Problem Solver/Critical Thinker
6. Time management
7. Adaptability
8. Analytical
9. Attention to detail
10. Ethical

Additional Information:

1. This position is contracted for a year
2. Contractor is expected to be at all staff and commission meetings (in-person)
3. Contractor will receive state computer/email
4. College degree preferred
5. Familiar with AmeriCorps is a plus

Please note that this is a part-time position with the expectation being a work week of approximately 25 hours.

Background Verification

Minimum Verification Requirements - Please complete the following verifications with Info Cubic upon candidate's selection. Additional verifications may be identified by the agency.

TN Package w/ Counties Background Check + Education + Employment

Listed as TN Package w/ Counties in InfoCubic

Global Monitor Check

US Criminal Record Locator w/ Alias

Federal Criminal History (7 years)

County Criminal History (7 years)

National Sex Offender Registry

Education Verification

Employment Verification