Recruitment Associate

Job Title: Recruitment Associate
Reports to: Operations Manager
Classification: Seasonal, exempt
Compensation: $15/hour at approximately 20 hrs/week

Position Summary:
At PALS, we provide inclusive camp experiences for individuals with Down syndrome and their peers. Our volunteer-led programs change attitudes, transform lives, and inspire a world of belonging.

Our model is based on one-to-one pairings between volunteer Peers, participants without Down syndrome, and Partners, participants with Down syndrome.

PALS programs are planned and executed by volunteer Program Leads. As a Recruitment Associate, you are responsible for facilitating and implementing all phases of the recruitment process. Additionally, you will support the safety and impact of our programs through the management of health forms, background checks, and excellent customer service.

This is a remote working opportunity.

Time Commitment: February 15 - August 8 (25 Weeks)

Essential Job Functions:
-Support recruitment of Peer volunteers, including marketing, outreach, and supporting the work of the Recruitment Coordinator.
-Support enrollment of Peers by hosting new peer calls/interviews
-Review and process confidential medical forms and prepare appropriate camp paperwork
-Provide excellent customer service for all participants
-Completing other administrative tasks as assigned to ensure a successful camp season

Requirements:
-PALS does not provide a laptop or internet service, both are required to complete this job
-Commitment to living out the PALS Promise and living by the PALS values to be welcoming, genuine, passionate, supportive, and fun.
-Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality and privacy of sensitive information.
-Experience with or ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software and recruitment systems
-Experience working with individuals with Down syndrome or other intellectual disabilities is helpful but not required.
-This position requires the ability to listen to others, problem-solve, read text and information; comprehend instructions and manuals.
-Ability to cultivate individual and collaborative relationships while preserving the professional boundaries necessary to create and maintain effective relationships.

Equal Opportunity Employer
PALS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workspace. We recognize that this takes consistent work and are committed to continual improvement. We believe that diverse ideas, cultures, and traditions reflect the broad diversity of the U.S. and are essential to building our vision of a community of belonging. PALS encourages applicants to describe in their cover letter the unique contributions they, as individuals with diverse experiences, would bring to the organization. We particularly encourage BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) to apply.

To Apply:
Submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]

In your cover letter, please include not only your experiences and skills but also specifics about this job that you are excited by. This role requires strong initiative and resilience. If you have a specific example in your life that illustrates these qualities, we would love to read about it in your cover letter.

Optional: In lieu of a cover letter, you may submit a 2-4 minute self-recorded video telling us a bit about yourself and why you are interested specifically in this job.

In addition to the resume & cover letter, complete an application here.