Outreach & Recruitment Specialist - Career Centers

Department: Education, Training, and Youth Services

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Roxbury - Malcolm X Boulevard

Description

The MassHire Career Centers connect qualified job seekers with employers, providing the tools and resources needed to start a career, increase skills or find a new job. Join us as an Outreach and Recruitment Specialist in creating a supportive and enriching environment for our community. If you are passionate about community development, and possess the required skills, we invite you to apply. 

Key Responsibilities

• Identify a point of contact at each Emergency Assistance shelter located in the city of Boston through whom to engage individuals residing in each said shelter.
• Connect with individuals residing in each local Emergency Assistance shelter to identify the employment objective of each individual and the ancillary training(s) required to achieve the employment objective.
• Facilitate the development of a relationship between individuals residing in each local Emergency Assistance shelter and the MassHire Boston ABCD Career Center. 
• Establish, in conjunction with the MassHire Boston ABCD Career Center Assistant Manager and other management staff, a consistent schedule of outreach to each local Emergency Assistance shelter. 
• Develop, maintain, and update a roster of Emergency Assistance shelter residents to whom outreach has been conducted; provided that said roster shall also include the identification of each resident’s employment objective and ancillary training(s) which are needed for the residents to achieve their employment objective.
• Enroll each local Emergency Assistance shelter resident, who wishes to, as a member of the MassHire Boston ABCD Career Center.
• Work in tandem with staff members of the MassHire Boston ABCD Career Center, and any other ABCD staff, to facilitate access to career center and other workforce development services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent and one to three years of experience in human services required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in education, social work or other related human services field is a plus. 
• Familiarity with the greater Boston community.
• Willingness to travel and work extensively in diverse neighborhoods.
• Flexibility, initiative, and ability to work in a team required. 
• Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Bilingual skill in Spanish or Haitian Creole is preferred.

Why Work Here

• Make a Difference: Every day, your work directly impacts the lives of thousands in the Greater Boston community, empowering them and making positive, lasting change.
• Inclusive Environment: ABCD values the diversity of its workforce, with an inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration.
• Continuous Learning: We offer numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of community action methodologies and strategies.
• Comprehensive Benefits: At ABCD, we take care of our own, providing a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans.
• A Legacy of Impact: Join an organization that boasts a legacy spanning over half a century, consistently championing the rights and needs of our community's most vulnerable.
• Teamwork & Camaraderie: Be a part of a passionate team, united in their mission to combat poverty, and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.