Recruiter - Western USA

Company: Jesuit Volunteers
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 21, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Recruiter - Western USADepartment: RecruitmentFLSA: ExemptReports To: Director of RecruitmentLocation: Remote within the USA onlyRevision Date: 5/9/2025Web: jesuitvolunteers.orgGeneral Summary: For more than 68 years, the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) has been a pioneer in the national service landscape. With over 100 volunteers serving each year and over 12,000 alumni around the globe, we are the oldest largest lay, Catholic, full-time volunteer program in the world.--Vision: Grounded in the core values of spirituality, simple living, community and social justice, the Jesuit Volunteer Corps envisions a just, inclusive, and equitable world that honors the dignity and diversity of all.Mission: JVC is based in the United States and is a global volunteer program. JVC, through solidarity and service with local communities, fosters the formation of young people dedicated to putting faith into action that promotes justice.For more information, please visit jesuitvolunteers.org.Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The Recruiter is responsible for promoting JVC, developing and maintaining relationships with college campus contacts, Former Jesuit Volunteers (FJVs) and other partners for the purpose of recruiting Prospective Jesuit Volunteers (PJVs). Although this position is remote, applicants based in the western United States will have preference. Throughout this work, the Recruiter is responsible for relationship building and management - with applicants, colleges and universities, Former JVs, and other key constituents.----In collaboration with the Recruitment, Engagement and Outreach team, implement a regional strategy to recruit PJVs on a year-round basis on colleges and universities campuses:Establish and maintain relationships with key recruiting contacts at assigned colleges and universities.Communicate, arrange, and prepare for in-person and virtual recruiting events with campus ministries, career centers, volunteer and multi-cultural offices, classrooms, and service organizations.Ensure thorough and timely follow-up to campus visits with contacts and students. Maintain and track ongoing communication outside of the event.Maintain updated progress reports and prospect lists as it relates to college and university contacts and PJVs.Provide content and stories for all JVC social media and communication outlets to ensure messaging is relevant and engaging for campus JVC partners and PJVs.Foster relationships and ongoing engagement (both in-person and virtually) at colleges and universities, with PJVs, key personnel, FJVs and JVC supporters:Plan engaging, informative and effective presentations for recruiting events including tabling, classroom visits, and post-liturgy announcements.--Meet one on one with PJVs on campus who are discerning a year of post-grad service and accompany them through the application process.--Study and learn all aspects of JVC's Program to be prepared for representing and improving others' understanding of JVC accurately across all constituents.Work with FJVs, and other constituents, to actively engage, when helpful in recruiting efforts.Assist other JVC Departments and Partner Organizations with engagement and outreach support:Assist Admissions team with Screening & Placement by conducting discernment calls and accompanying PJVs in the processAssist Communications and Development team with JV engagement through various channels, including Welcome Calls, content creation, and social media supportCollaborate with external partners and peer organizations such as JVC/NW, Catholic Volunteer Network, Ignatian Solidarity Network, the Association and Jesuit Colleges and Universities, and similar service programs--RequirementsEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree and ideally work experience, preferably in campus ministry, education/teaching, company/college recruiting, employee communications or a related fieldFormer Jesuit Volunteer (serving 1-2 years as a volunteer with JVC) preferredExperience with public speaking opportunities, both virtually and in-personExperience with cold calls, networking and self-introductionKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesCommitment to advancing racial equity--Passion for JVC and commitment to overall mission--Valid Driver's LicenseStrong interpersonal and intercultural skills and comfort with various constituenciesStrong pastoral skills to be able to accompany PJVs in vocational discernment--Ability to travel extensively and comfort with various accommodations, such as Jesuit residencesAbility to self-motivate, work remotely in a team and independently, and show initiativeDemonstrated leadership skills and ability to be accountable for achieving goals and outcomes including regular collection and analysis of data and reportingComfort and willingness to promote the Catholic faith, Ignatian Spirituality and Social Justice traditionDemonstrated skill in prompt and professional verbal and written communicationFamiliarity with utilizing technology for virtual teamworkProficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a strong emphasis on Excel. Experience with database management and social media tools--Physical Requirements:To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to:Exert minimal physical effort with intermittent movement going from one place to another.Withstand prolonged periods of sitting in meetings or at a desk working with a computer.Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.--Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Required to have close visual acuity to perform extensive work on the computer.Must have the physical ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and perform daily activities from standing/sitting for presentations to operating a computer and other office equipmentWorking ConditionsTypical workday can be fluid, expectation to work 5 of every 7 days, availability to work evenings and weekends when required--Significant amounts of travel; must have comfort with all modes of transportation including sitting in a car or on a commercial airplane for long periods of timeMust have access to a personal vehicle to use for local travel, will be reimbursed for travel accrued expensesThis position's work is cyclical; at certain times the workload is significantly greater than at others.Salary: $45,000 - $50,000To Apply:Complete and application and upload your resume on JVC's website at Careers (jesuitvolunteers.org).Application Deadline: June 6, 2025As an organization committed to advancing racial equity and inclusion, the Jesuit Volunteer Corps encourages applications from candidates of all ages, races, classes, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, languages, and physical abilities.NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.See abovePIe2c6d1a4338b-25660-37691515

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