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PORTLAND YOUTHBUILDERS

Outreach and Enrollment Specialist

19 days ago

Portland

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY Portland YouthBuilders (PYB) provides job training programs, wrap-around support, and alternative high school education with the mission to support low-income young adults, ages 17-26, who are committed to changing their lives to become self-sufficient, contributing members of the workforce and their community. At PYB, students develop marketable employment skills in construction and technology to launch successful careers. PYB is deeply committed to continuously working to make our organization a more equitable and just place for both students and staff. As it is written in our equity statement: At PYB, we believe that communities are strengthened when diversity is honored. We believe we have a responsibility to interrupt and confront inequity. At PYB, we commit to continuously reflect and challenge the ways in which we, as a community, and as individuals, perpetuate inequity. It is not only vital to our students’ success but essential to our purpose. Portland YouthBuilders is seeking to fill the position of Outreach and Enrollment Specialist who guide applicants through the enrollment process, as well as increase visibility and enrollment for two programs, YouthBuild and Bridge to Construction, at a nonprofit committed to providing vocational and educational training to underserved communities. The Outreach and Enrollment Specialist is the primary point of contact for interested applicants and their support networks, and is responsible for gathering and recording various documentation, assessing applicants’ readiness for a demanding program, ensuring mutual fit, assessing need and supporting barrier removal, manually entering and tracking data and information, facilitating orientation workshops as needed, and overall, preparing applicants to enroll in our Job Readiness program. The Outreach and Enrollment Specialist implement outreach and recruitment strategies designed in collaboration with the Admissions team in order to ensure enrollment goals are met consistently. Additionally, the Outreach and Enrollment Specialists will collaborate with the Development team to coordinate monthly newsletter content and social media posts that align messaging with the organizational branding strategy. PYB seeks a candidate who is outcome driven, responsive, creative, enthusiastic, a strong communicator, and comfortable and effective at working within diverse communities. The ability to inspire young people to level up their career trajectories by pursuing a career in the construction or technology trades is essential. *Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Reports To: Education Director Schedule: 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Start Date: Upon successful recruitment of applicant Compensation: Starting salary range of $55,000-$65,000/year (equivalent of $26.44$31.25/hour) Employment Status: Full-time, Regular Benefits: Seven weeks paid vacation per year during PYB closures -4 weeks Summer Break, 2 weeks Winter Break, and 1 week Spring Break; most state recognized holidays paid; 12 days per year Personal Time Off; $700/month added to salary for Section 125 cafeteria plan to cover employee’s health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, and/or retirement savings; dollar-for-dollar employer match for retirement contributions up to 3% of salary with immediate vesting; employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance; dynamic environment with great team of students and staff. SUMMARY OF BROAD AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY · Support young people through the application process including: o Lead and support weekly informational sessions o Assess applicants’ eligibility and program readiness o Provide individualized assistance and barrier removal for applicants to support a successful enrollment o Coordinate with other PYB departments to support recruitment, application and enrollment o Gather required documentation to ensure applicant eligibility o Administer academic diagnostic testing o Participate in new student orientation · Collaborate with the Admission team to design and execute a comprehensive community outreach and recruitment strategy to attract eligible program applicants and ensure full enrollment: o Implement effective marketing strategies o Increase and maintain visibility of our program within the communities we serve o Develop and strengthen potential referral partner relationships o Collaborate with the Development team to design copy and manage recruitment-focused social media accounts and regular newsletters o Maintain, create, and improve systems for data collection · Data Entry and Records Keeping o Maintain, create, and improve systems for data collection o Maintain detailed and accurate applicant eligibility files o Ensure data entry is timely and accurate QUALIFYING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE ● Experience in outcome-based evaluation structures ● Experience and competency with visual design principles and creative concept development ● Experience with community outreach and recruitment ● Demonstrated experience in networking and/or developing community partnerships ● Ability to provide clear and actionable feedback to interested applicants ● Experience supporting young people with growth and improvement such as mentorship or coaching ● Experience and competency in designing, implementing, and continuously improving effective outreach strategies that resulted in increased visibility and recruitment preferred ● Strong attention to detail required ● Ability to create systems that allow for data collection and analysis for continuous improvement ● Experience serving a diverse population ● Ability to inspire and motivate young people ● Public speaking experience ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills ● Capacity to collaborate with colleagues across departments ● Proficiency with Google Docs suite, Microsoft Office, Canva, Zoom, Meta advertising, and other relevant software preferred ● Valid Oregon Driver’s License and strong driving record required, reliable vehicle that can be driven for work related outreach preferred ● Bilingual (Spanish) preferred ● Ability to pass a criminal background check ● Ability to pass a drug test for illegal substances APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS To apply: email resume and cover letter to Zack Kerrissey, Education Director, . Please send your cover letter and resume as attachments (Word or PDF). No phone calls or visits please. For more information, visit our website at . Portland YouthBuilders’ mission connects us to people and communities across Portland. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, or any other classifications applicable by law. Portland YouthBuilders is committed to the diversity of our people, programs and services. The organization acts affirmatively in the employment and advancement of qualified people of color. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TTY1-800-735-2900. PYB employees and full-time volunteers must successfully complete a criminal background and drug test check prior to employment. Portland YouthBuilders is a Drug Free Workplace and adheres to the requirements of the Drug Free Workplace Act. Portland YouthBuilders’ students and staff are subject to random drug tests. • This program is funded 25% through a federal award of $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Labor – ETA for the YouthBuild Program Initiative., • This program financed in part with funds provided through Worksystems, Inc. from the U.S. Department of Labor, the City of Portland, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development., • PYB is an AmeriCorps program and students who are AmeriCorps members are eligible for an education award.Company DescriptionOur mission is to support young people who are committed to changing their lives to become self-sufficient, contributing members of the workforce and community. For many young people, the path to success in life is neither straight nor clear. Portland YouthBuilders offers hope and a second chance at success for young people whose experiences with poverty, violence, drugs, hunger, and loss have interrupted their route to success. Serving over 200 students a year, we offer a program of high school completion, vocational training, counseling, and long term support that helps youth build a new path and a clear vision of success filled with pride, leadership, and commitment to community.Our mission is to support young people who are committed to changing their lives to become self-sufficient, contributing members of the workforce and community.\r\n\r\nFor many young people, the path to success in life is neither straight nor clear. Portland YouthBuilders offers hope and a second chance at success for young people whose experiences with poverty, violence, drugs, hunger, and loss have interrupted their route to success. Serving over 200 students a year, we offer a program of high school completion, vocational training, counseling, and long term support that helps youth build a new path and a clear vision of success filled with pride, leadership, and commitment to community.

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