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State of Michigan
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Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter 6-E8
State of Michigan
Military and Veterans Affairs
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$22.13 - $28.43
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves recruiting young people for a youth development program called the Youth Challenge Academy, sharing information about it with individuals and groups, handling applications, and supporting mentors and cadets after the main program ends.
It's a role in Michigan's Military and Veterans Affairs department focused on helping at-risk youth through a structured academy experience.
A good fit would be someone with experience in outreach, recruiting, or working with young people who enjoys building relationships and organizing support programs.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- For level 6: No specific experience required
- For level 7: One year as a military recruiter, equivalent to Recruiter 6, or as Youth Challenge Academy Supervisor 8; or two years of community outreach or case management
- For level E8: Two years as a military recruiter, one year equivalent to Recruiter 7, or specified supervisor experience; or associate degree or three years of community outreach/case management
- Ability to manage applications, coordinate with mentors, and conduct classes on mentor relationships
- Skills in documenting correspondence, collecting reports, and supporting post-residential mentoring programs
- Willingness to undergo a background investigation
Full Job Description
The Recruiter 6-E8 is responsible for preparing and presenting program information to individuals, groups and assists the Recruiting/Post Residency/Mentoring (R/P/M) coordinator in recruiting the next class of cadets.
Is also responsible for managing and filing applications, coordinating with mentors, and conducting classes to mentors and cadets on mentor relationships.
The Recruiter must document incoming and outgoing correspondence and conduct follow-up programs in the post-residential phase of the program.
Collects reports, monitors and supports mentors in the 12-month post-residential phase.
To view the full position description, please click here.Requirements
Education
Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter 6 No specific type or amount is required.
Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter 7
One year of experience as a military recruiter or equivalent to a Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter 6, OR one year of experience as a Youth Challenge Academy Supervisor 8.
Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter E8
Two years of experience as a military recruiter or one year of experience equivalent to a Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter 7, OR two years of experience as a Youth Challenge Academy Supervisor 8-, OR one-year experience as a Youth Challenge Academy Supervisor 9.
Qualifications
Alternate Education and Experience
Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter 7
Two years of community outreach or case management experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter E8
An associate degree OR three years of community outreach or case management experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Additional Information
Willingness to submit to a background investigation.
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/Y/YouthChallengeAacademyRecruiter.pdf
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