Recruitment & Community Engagement Specialist

Position Summary

The Recruitment Specialist plays a key role in connecting individuals with meaningful employment opportunities, with a strong focus on the service industry. This role builds and maintains relationships with employers while supporting candidates through the hiring process to achieve successful and sustainable job placement outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Employer Engagement (Service Industry Focus)

• Develop and maintain relationships with employers in a variety of industries, while focusing on the service sector
• Conduct proactive outreach to identify hiring needs and uncover job opportunities
• Partner with employers to match candidates with roles aligned to their skills, goals, and strengths
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employers on staffing needs, candidate fit, and retention strategies
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for clients (Opportunity Services Inc., other)-supported roles, including outreach, screening, and coordination throughout the hiring process, while acting as an Opportunity Services Inc. account representative.
• Partner with hiring managers to build strong candidate pipelines and deliver qualified, mission-aligned talent while supporting a high-quality hiring process. Opportunity Services major client

Recruitment & Placement

• Source, screen, and refer candidates for open service industry roles
• Coordinate interviews, provide preparation, support, and gather feedback
• Facilitate job offers, onboarding, and initial placement success
• Monitor placements to support retention and long-term employment outcomes

Candidate Support

• Assess candidate skills, interests, and readiness for employment
• Provide job search guidance, including resume and interview preparation
• Support individuals in overcoming barriers to employment and building confidence
• Prepare candidates for expectations specific to service-oriented environments

Collaboration & Operations

• Partner with internal teams to align employment goals with job opportunities
• Track recruitment activity, employer engagement, and placement outcomes in CRM systems
• Maintain consistent communication with both employers and candidates

Community Outreach, Business Growth & Marketing

• Build and nurture relationships with community leaders, local businesses, and stakeholders to advance organizational goals.
• Generate new business opportunities through networking, relationship management, and partnership development.
• Coordinate promotional activities, public relations efforts, and community events to increase market presence and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human services, HR, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in recruiting, staffing, sales, or workforce development preferred
• Experience working with or placing candidates in service industry roles strongly preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, people-centered environment
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred

Salary, hours and work location:

• The starting salary is $80,000-$100,000 per year based on previous experience and education
• Typical hours are Monday to Friday daytime hours, but occasional evenings and weekend hours may be required
• Applicant must reside in Southeast MN

Salary, hours and work location:

• Medical Insurance - 100% of employee premiums paid by employer. Family coverage is also available.
• Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Bonus after 1 year escalating up to 5%. No employee match required
• Retention bonuses at 90 days, 6 months, & annually thereafter. These bonuses get larger the longer you work here

Key Competencies

• Employer outreach and relationship development
• Consultative communication
• Organization and follow-through
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Commitment to person-centered, mission-driven work

Why Join The Employment Network

• Opportunity to make a direct impact helping individuals secure meaningful work
• Strong community and employer partnerships
• A mission-driven role blending recruitment, outreach, and client support