Youth Recruitment Coordinator

YOUTH RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR Full Time, Hybrid (Boston, MA) The Possible Zone (TPZ), a nonprofit organization, seeks a Youth Recruitment Coordinator to help recruit high school students for our growing program. The ideal candidate is passionate about closing the opportunity gap, and has a strong track record of serving high school aged students, recruiting, customer service and public speaking.

This is a hybrid role based in our Boston Innovation Center, requiring 2 - 3 days in the Innovation Center / TPZ Offices and additional in-person work for recruitment events. Some evening and weekend events required. ABOUT THE ROLE : This role reports to the Director, (Youth) Recruitment & Enrollment.

This role is responsible for supporting students throughout the entire recruitment and enrollment process. This includes sourcing, recruiting, application support and providing customer service up until student begins programming. We opened our doors to our new Innovation Center last year, and are excited to continue growing our program to reach more high school students in Boston.

This role plays an integral part in our success by supporting student recruitment. RESPONSIBILITIES : Recruitment (40%) Actively recruit students from target schools and CBOs by hosting information sessions, recruitment events, presentations, some of which will happen on evenings/weekends Track progress towards recruitment and enrollment goals/metrics each term Demonstrate personal presence and confidence when working with partners to develop mutually beneficial relationships Present to diverse audiences through compelling, energetic, tailored messaging that integrates data and storytelling Use existing recruitment structures and systems (e.g.: PowerSchool) to enroll students and ensure guardian/family consent forms are complete Work closely with PowerSchool consultants to ensure all recruitment and enrollment systems and processes are functioning effectively and timely Identify (in collaboration with DRE) specific events to participate in to target youth recruitment Plan and execute events at TPZ’s Innovation Center that engage students, families and school leaders; including tours of the Innovation Center as needed In collaboration with Program Team, host “Intro to TPZ” events at the Innovation Center as a tool to identify and recruit students for after-school programming Enrollment (40%): Act as the primary customer service liaison for young people and families; this includes ongoing outreach via phone and email to follow up on interest forms and see students’ enrollment through to completion. Enter relevant data to track students through the process of recruitment-enrollment.

Execute the enrollment process, including documentation of students’ information, guardian/family consent forms, and other necessary information Work with Program Team including but not limited to Educators and Student Support Director to ensure student roster needs are met prior to program start date Collaborate with Operations Team to support and prepare for students’ arrival to the Innovation Center for start of program General (20%): 1Participate in TPZ all staff meetings, department meetings, and other matrix teams as needed 2Join TPZ classes to learn about the program and develop understanding that can translate to recruitment efforts (e.g.: stories, examples, knowledgeable presentation of the program experience) 3Support development of collateral materials to support recruitment efforts across various audiences Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS : ● 2 years of relevant experience preferred, preferably in recruitment, admissions, or enrollment ● Experience working directly with diverse youth and young adults in the Boston community ● Scheduling flexibility, as some some weeknights and weekend events are required ● Ability and willingness to travel to various school and partner sites ● Community outreach and public speaking experience ● Ability to connect quickly and authentically with people ● Familiarity with Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Word, & Social Media ● Spanish speaker is highly preferred ● Passion for TPZ’s mission, vision, values, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion Compensation & Benefits: Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience The Possible Zone provides eligible employees with a comprehensive health and insurance package that covers them and their families. We pay 80% of the premium for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance and 100% of the premium for Basic Life insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability for employees . We also offer robust mental health and wellness resources through partnerships with Calm and Wellable.

Additionally, employees will receive a commuting stipend that can be used for walking, biking, transit, or gas; employer contributions to their 401(k); paid parental leave; an average of 20 paid holidays per year; up to 25 days of paid time off per year; opportunities for internal and external professional development which include learning what our students learn in our state of the art STEAM Makespace/FabLab ; and performance-based compensation with merit and bonus potential . Our Compensation philosophy is designed with checks and balances to ensure pay equity and to fairly recognize and reward employees' contributions. DEI Statement : We believe every member of our team and student body deserves opportunities for growth, success and inclusion. We recognize that for many of our students, staff and communities, their life journeys run through oppressive structures and systems (e.g. classism, racism, sexism) — and that’s what makes our organizational culture and work so necessary and important.

We believe that diversity in perspective, backgrounds, ethnicities and lived experience is a strength, and from that strength, we can accomplish great things with the students we serve. Together as students, staff, organizations, communities, volunteers, and partners, we are intentional about creating safe spaces where all members can speak authentically and be themselves. We are committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity.

As members of The Possible Zone community, our progression along this ongoing journey raises thoughtful questions, reveals biases, and opens conversations. We celebrate one another and are unified in our commitment to young people, excellence, and innovation. This work is our shared responsibility and our opportunity to welcome all members who share in our mission and strive to provide pathways that further prepare students in achieving their desired success.

COVID Vaccination Policy The Possible Zone is requiring that all employees receive a primary series of COVID-19 vaccination as well as a booster dose. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen, and receives a booster dose when eligible. In order to be qualified for employment at The Possible Zone, final candidates must comply with the vaccination requirement or receive an approved exemption.

ABOUT THE POSSIBLE ZONE : What if all young people could follow their dreams? What if they had the opportunity to design and launch a company or social-venture they were passionate about? What if they knew what an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, industrial designer, data scientist, marketing executive, electrical engineer, biotech researcher, advanced manufacturer, roboticist, game designer, journalist, nonprofit leader or mayor does and why?

What if they were given the opportunity to intern in these positions and work settings while still in high school? And what if they had the chance to learn the foundational professional and technical skills needed to succeed in any of these careers? And very importantly, what if they develop a mindset, where their imagination and creativity can be fully explored, where everything is possible and where no boundaries exist?

Would young people believe they could pursue these careers or any others they choose? Would they become what they had dreamed? At The Possible Zone, our resounding answer is YES We are on a journey to develop a transformative model and facility in the heart of Boston’s most diverse and youth-populated communities.

TPZ is an eleven-year-old non-profit organization that has served well over 1,000 students with programming, internships and advisory services during high school toward the mission of economic equity. Our program has demonstrated strong impact in terms of high school graduation, matriculation into post-secondary education and careers, and strong Social Emotional Learning and Identity Development. As we further expand into Boston, TPZ Programming will catalyze a Boston Community Ecosystem that will include students, parents, high schools, community organizations, large corporations, local entrepreneurs, technology companies, venture capitalists, and postsecondary education institutions.

Our intent is to join and continue to enhance a Student Ecosystem in Jackson Square and surrounding communities that are similar to those that have emerged in other Greater Boston areas such as Kendall Square and the Seaport District. Collectively we will dream, learn, work, and ultimately create leadership opportunities for economic mobility and prosperity for our students and their surrounding community. Importantly, TPZ is highly committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do.

And as we establish success in our Boston Headquarters, we will scale our efforts to replicate TPZ’s blueprint at a National level. We envision a program and space that serves tens-of-thousands of students over the next decade(s). When a student enters the program, they will be: greeted, coached, taught, counseled and supported by highly trained, caring staff and partners in entrepreneurship and business, leadership and team building, passion and perseverance, learning and accountability and empathy and integrity. challenged to pursue their passions and launch ventures in everything from electronics, software, digital media, services, fashion, food, to consumer goods equipped with the life skills essential to thrive in the emerging economy building social networks through connection to professional mentoring and internships with hundreds of local companies supported when needed through wrap-around services in academic tutoring, ESL, mental health, food security, and college success by partner organizations Ultimately, through their experiences and growth at TPZ, and with our partners, our students will be prepared and inspired to attend college, alternative post-secondary education and launch careers in their community, where they will pursue their passions in business, STEAM, Community and Entrepreneurial organizations. Powered by JazzHR PIbd13d5b0a52e-31181-34669038