[Remote] Apprenticeship Recruiter & Outreach Specialist

🌍 Remote, USA 🎯 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WECA is seeking a dynamic Apprenticeship Outreach and Recruitment Specialist to lead outreach, recruitment, and intake efforts for their electrical apprenticeship programs. This role involves developing partnerships, promoting apprenticeship opportunities, and supporting applicants through the selection process to advance workforce development objectives.

Responsibilities

Represent WECA at job fairs, schools, orientations, community events, and industry meetings
Develop and deliver presentations on apprenticeship careers, requirements, and pathways
Build and maintain partnerships with high schools, trade schools, community organizations, and workforce agencies
Work collaboratively with Marketing and internal teams on targeted recruitment strategies
Communicate eligibility criteria, application steps, testing processes, and timelines to prospective applicants
Coordinate and administer the full intake process, including application review, qualification verification, testing, interviews, and orientations
Maintain accurate and confidential applicant records
Ensure consistent and equitable application of entrance requirements
Support and manage WECA’s Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) activities
Develop and maintain EEO/AA policies and documentation
Prepare reports, track metrics, and respond to audits or compliance reviews
Partner with organizations supporting women, minorities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups
Plan, schedule, and coordinate recruitment events, job fairs, school visits, and outreach initiatives
Track and analyze event participation and recruitment outcomes
Ensure activities align with program goals and compliance standards
Collaborate with internal staff and external partners to identify workforce needs
Serve as a liaison between applicants, staff, and partner organizations
Respond to applicant and contractor inquiries within 24 business hours

Skills

Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, Workforce Development, Public Administration, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience
Experience in outreach, recruitment, workforce development, or apprenticeship programs
Understanding of EEO/AA laws and compliance
Strong public speaking and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
Ability to travel up to 75% across CA, AZ, UT and potentially other states in the future, including evenings/weekends as needed
Valid driver's license and insurable vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided)
Experience in registered apprenticeship, skilled trades, or contractor-based environments
Experience supporting AA/EEO compliance reporting, audits, or policy development
Outreach Programs: 1 year
Recruitment Programs: 1 year
Workforce Development: 1 year
Apprenticeship Programs: 1 year

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Company Overview

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) is a state nonprofit organization with a mission to advance comprehensive and transformational support of the early childhood workforce in service of our vision of a just Wisconsin where early care and education is viewed and invested in as a public good. It was founded in 1971, and is headquartered in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://wisconsinearlychildhood.org.

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