Recruiter

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position is primarily responsible for identifying, attracting, engaging, and informing eligible youth and their families to apply and attend the Wyoming Cowboy ChalleNGe Academy (WCCA).

• Direct WCCA marketing to a wide variety of audiences to include prospective applicants (at-risk teens), parents, influencers, educators, members of civic organizations, prospective mentors, governmental employees, and the general public.

• Conduct organizational and individual planning and plans adjustment.

• Maintain databases and specific program statistical information (to include prospects, applicant, and graduate tracking data).

• Accurately update prospect, applicant, and student records in an electronic database system and hard copy files.

• Process and review state-wide and non-resident youth applications in a timely manner; contact applicant or family members to request missing data.

• Plan, write, update, and/or execute WCCA public awareness program unit's Marketing Plan, monthly calendar, news releases, response to inquiries, speeches, and internal data products.

• Attend weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings as needed/directed.

• Perform regular communication and reporting of organizational, recruiting, media, applicant, and student information to non-locally assigned staff.

• Prepare and deliver written correspondence and/or public speaking presentations in a positive, upbeat, and professional manner to support the Academy's mission.

• Manage and utilize government-issued equipment to enhance recruiting operations; submit reports of use, damages, and/or repair/replacement needed.

• Report and compile state-wide Outreach information monthly to higher headquarters.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to applicants with prior youth experience.

Agency requires a valid driver's license.

• Knowledge of teen recruiting methods.

• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.

• Knowledge of public relations practices and techniques.

• Knowledge of current computer hardware and software applications.

• Knowledge of young adults and youth instruction techniques.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Public Relations)

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Public Relations)

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Public Relations)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Some out-of-state travel will be required for training and recruiting purposes.

• May be required to travel outside assigned region occasionally.

• Frequent evening and weekend hours are required.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt

• Pre-employment background check of work history, Central Registry, and NCIC required.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.