Employment

Description

The Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement, hosted by the University of Montana invites applications for a Recruitment Specialist to lead the AmeriCorps recruitment cycle of a statewide campus network, and support the civic and community engagement work of college and university campuses across Montana. 
 
This position will support the work of a diverse statewide network of colleges and universities organized to advance civic and community engagement. The person assigned to this position is responsible for recruiting AmeriCorps and VISTA candidates, overseeing VISTA member reporting and compliance, and supporting training implementation and program evaluation for the MCNCE AmeriCorps and VISTA programs. The role works as part of a team, with significant responsibility and leadership roles. MCNCE will support AmeriCorps members with its statewide, campus-based College Coaches program, and its statewide VISTA program. These (full-year and part-time) members support college completion and capacity building initiatives, lead service projects and recruit volunteers. This position reports to the VISTA Program Manager.
 
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always”; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the recruitment process for MCNCE’s AmeriCorps and VISTA programs with the support of the AmeriCorps Program Specialist. Key responsibilities include:
  • Conducting new applicant intake interviews, reference checks, assignment to service sites, marketing, etc.;
  • Developing and implementing outreach strategies to recruit candidates from regional and national academic programs related to MCNCE AmeriCorps program focus areas (i.e. research, faculty engagement, etc.);
  • Writing and submitting service opportunity listings within the Egrants system;
  • Creating and promoting web-based opportunity posts and advertising (via AmeriCorps.gov, social media channels, mtcompact.org, Peace Corps, Compact.org, Idealist, etc.);
  • Spearheading local, regional and statewide marketing and outreach;
  • Identifying and pursuing new channels for candidate recruitment.
• Co-Leads onboarding and enrollment.
  • Coordinates with UM HR and MCNCE Admin Associates to make sure all UM paperwork is completed in a timely manner.
• Co-Leads VISTA  Member Reporting and Compliance, including:
  • Monitoring and reviewing VISTA Member Activity Logs and Work Plans;
  • Developing and maintaining reporting and data collection procedures;
  • Ensuring Members are trained on how to complete monthly reports;
  • Evaluates the AmeriCorps VISTA program for efficacy and success of the interventions outlined in the AmeriCorps VISTA grant.
• Cultivates relationships among faculty and staff from postsecondary academic programs which share focuses with the AmeriCorps VISTA program (e.g., English, history, community engagement, environmental studies, Native American Studies, Political Science, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social science, public administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Professional experience in a nonprofit or higher education setting.
• Program or project leadership and management experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of adult learning theory, situational leadership, and effective facilitation.
• Knowledge of volunteer recruitment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including excellent public speaking skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations and stakeholders.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with office hardware (computers, telephones, printers, scanners) and software, including the following Microsoft products: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Computer and software skills, including: Word, Excel, Canva, and WordPress.
• Knowledge about Montana culture and communities.
• Ability to travel throughout the state (less than 20% travel time).
• Ability to work independently and maintain consistent office hours, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, throughout the calendar year (including summers).

 
Preferred Qualifications

National service (i.e. AmeriCorps, VISTA, Peace Corps) experience.

Additional Information

 Full-time, 40 Hours a week, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.
Salary: $21.27 Hourly

A complete application includes:

1. Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
2. Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience
3. Three (3) Professional References – names and contact information