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Los Angeles Conservation Corps • Full-time • Los Angeles, California • 1w ago

Job Details

Experienced

Administrative Offices - Los Angeles, CA

Full Time

High School

$23.19 - $28.54 Hourly

Up to 50%

Day

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Organization Summary

The LA Conservation Corps (“the Corps”) is a private, non-profit organization that has helped at-risk young adults develop themselves since 1986. To date, more than 20,000 young people have participated in the Corps classes and service projects, learning new skills while contributing to the quality of life for residents of the greater Los Angeles area.

Position Summary

The Recruiter implements the mission of the Corps by using his or her leadership and technical skills to develop the educational and work skills of young people, enabling them to advance their own personal and career opportunities. The Recruiter accomplishes this mission by recruiting and leading program participants in work skills and life development workshops when they first enter the Corps. The Recruiter ensures that the Corps’ program and services best fits the needs of the participants that are recruited into the program. Other duties assigned, as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

Lead the recruitment process and ensure goals for recruiting new participants are attained; ensure that our new hires have a seamless onboarding experience from the moment they have accepted an offer.
Develop, and maintain links to community, faith-based organizations and governmental agencies to facilitate recruitment of new participants.
Communicate with all internal stakeholders regarding the status of new hires; provide detailed weekly reports on recruitment efforts/accomplishments
Responsible for applicant management/tracking and providing support to applicants surrounding the Applicant Tracking System
Utilize effective communication and follow-through while acting as a dependable point of contact for candidates; act as point person throughout the application process providing a great candidate experience
Manage logistics and coordination for Recruitment programs such as: managing and scheduling workshops, booking rooms, printing and preparing all materials, sending communications to participants, and setting up conference rooms
Attend community events, job fairs, and meetings in the community to promote the Corps and recruit new participants. This is done weekly and can involve working Saturdays or Sundays as needed.
Ensure the Corps’ program and services best fit the needs of new participants.
Coordinate with the Conservation, Education, and CMD Departments to ensure that priority recruitment needs and goals are met each recruitment cycle.
Ensure new participants are knowledgeable about Corps policies, rules, and regulations and are prepared to successfully join the Corps.
Is accountable for establishing a safe working environment where no industrial injures occur that can be attributed to negligence, carelessness, and/or inappropriate safety practices.
Provide support around Corpsmember training in conjunction with other members of the Corpsmember Development Department and the Conservation Programs to develop a comprehensive training program for Corpsmembers.
Participate in regular program meetings on a regular basis
Submit reports and recruitment goal updates in a timely manner to appropriate staff.
Enter and maintain all relevant data in the case management databases.
Ensure new Corpsmember employee files and eligibility documents are accurate and fully completed prior to submitting these documents to the Human Resource, Payroll and assigned Work Program.

Responsible for coordinating and supervising overnight training spikes.
Punctuality and satisfactory attendance are essential functions of the job.
Working from home is not an option.
Other duties assigned, as needed.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time and without notice.

Due to the organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, your essential functions and responsibilities may change to accommodate the needs of the program and to stay in compliance with CDC and County of LA Public Health Department requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

Demonstrate excellent analytical skills characterized by identifying, assimilating and comprehending the critical elements of various situations, and extracting and interpreting the implications of courses of action.
Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written) characterized by actively listening and ensuring respectful two-way communication.
Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding, and the ability to effectively interact with individuals (internal and external) from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, disability and ethnic backgrounds.
Demonstrate strong time management skills and a high level of attention to detail.
Demonstrate a high level of accountability, responsibility and dependability.
Demonstrate teamwork through cooperation and collaboration with others.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, self-discipline and self-awareness.
Ability to prepare concise, logical and grammatically correct documents, reports, and presentations.
Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and assigned tasks as a team member in support of the overall project.
Ability to explain policies, procedures and directions and represent the Corps’ philosophy and values to a wide range of audiences including Corpsmembers, programmatic staff, management and the public.
Ability to structure tasks, establish priorities and set goals.
Ability to effectively perform the physical requirements of the job, as well as train others in the same.
Ability to effectively provide presentations, work demonstrations and instruction to others to promote and establish of culture of safety.
Ability to balance competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.
Ability to work independently.
Intermediate level of computer skills (Microsoft Office environment including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), software knowledge and Internet research ability.
High level of interpersonal skills, integrity and the ability to keep information confidential.
Uses good judgment; evaluates alternatives in the achievement of quality outcomes.
Results-/Solution-oriented; flexible.
Passion for the Corps and ability to articulate its mission.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or GED (from an accredited institution); Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred AND a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with at risk/opportunity youth AND a minimum of 1 year recruitment experience

Previous experience working in the non-profit or public sector; Knowledge of Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA), Community Service Block Grant (CSBG), or other Department of Labor youth programs, eligibility and reporting requirements; Previous experience working with the City of LA’s YouthSource and Adult WorkSource system, preferred.

Other Duties and Requirements

Must be COVID-19 vaccinated and be able to provide supporting documentation.
Attend events and meetings in the community to support the program. This can involve working Saturdays or Sundays, as needed.
California Class C Driver’s License, validation of driving record for commercial policy insurability per the requirements of the state of California.
Occasional use of private vehicle for company purposes; validation of driving record and approval of commercial policy insurability is required in conjunction with proof of personal minimum liability insurance coverage per the requirements of the State of California. Mileage will be reimbursed at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) standard mileage rate.
Pass a post-offer drug/alcohol screen test before commencing employment (required to submit for the drug/alcohol screening at a company designated facility)
Pass a post-offer Live Scan (fingerprint/background clearance-Department of Justice) before commencing employment.
Reference checks will be conducted. Employment is contingent upon receipt of acceptable references

Salary and Benefits

Hourly rate: $23.19 -$28.54 (reflects the entire hourly rate range). A starting hourly rate higher than $23.19 per hour is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale (hourly rate range).
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with 93% employer coverage of costs for employee and 79% coverage for additional family members.
3 weeks of vacation accrued per year 11 paid Holidays and 80 hours of sick time accrued per year.
401k retirement plan with match of up to 3%.

Application Procedure

Complete application and provide resume and cover letter at www.lacorps.org. The Los Angeles Conservation Corps only employs individuals who are lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Based upon a review of your application and supportive information, applicants will be considered for the interview portion. The interview will cover education and experience requirements. Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to apply or interview for this position must notify Human Resources at least four (4) business days before the closing date of the position or, if applicable, at the time an interview is scheduled.

AA/EEO Statement

It is the policy of LA Conservation Corps to seek and employ qualified workforce at all locations, job sites, and facilities, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, compensation and benefits, promotion, transfer, and termination.

LA Conservation Corps

Equal Opportunity Employer

www.lacorps.org