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OverviewThe Fire Department is looking for a driven Recruitment Outreach Coordinator to develop, coordinate, and promote fire careers and job recruitment through community outreach, partnered events, and activities. In this role you will have the opportunity to lead efforts that positively promote, successfully attract, and retain qualified firefighter candidates for Salt Lake City’s Fire Department. You will be able to exercise your independent judgment and discretion while performing your responsibilities including program development, design, and implementation.Responsibilities
Designs and implements recruitment strategies, programs, and community outreach focused on promoting fire service job and career opportunities including, but not limited to: youth fire skills workshops and camps, test preparation courses, the Fire Cadet Post, high school EMT and fire service introductory programs, and partnered events with various community groups.
Attends ethnic, cultural, and community fairs; job career fairs, and, city or department-sponsored events.
Acts as a department liaison with the Human Resources Department and Civil Service Commission on matters related to recruitment efforts, public inclusion, and outreach activities.
Represents the department on various city and community work groups, collaborations, committees, councils, and with area public safety agencies to address subjects and discussions related to outreach, diversity, general and department-specific recruitment efforts, and related topics.
Develops and distributes promotional materials and recruitment information, including job requirements, testing dates, test preparation workshops, testing processes and procedures.
Researches and implements methods proven to increase diversity within the fire service; tracks, monitors, and reports on established program goals, objectives, and results. Prepares recruitment and outreach data for analysis, including written and/or verbal reports, as needed.
Promotes the fire department at conferences, meetings, and other engagements.
Lead Department advocate for members of diverse communities, promoting positive Fire Department interactions and facilitating expansion of recruitment efforts within public safety.
Responds to, and represents the department during emerging high profile and sensitive community issues. Monitors developments closely, informs the Fire Chief and other city leaders of issues and developments, and responds accordingly to the community, affected entity, or press (upon direction from the Fire Chief).
Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, Communication, Public Relations/Marketing, or related field plus 2-4 years of related experience.
Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to listen carefully and perceive issues, working non-judgmentally with people from diverse backgrounds. Able to act as an advocate for members of diverse backgrounds as it relates to interactions and communication with the Fire Department.
Ability to protect and maintain confidential information related to job duties, as well as sensitive community and city matters. Able to communicate information of a sensitive or confidential nature to appropriate administrative leaders.
Strong written, oral, and public presentation skills. Proven track record in the establishment and maintenance of strong relationships with all levels of staff and management in the public and private sectors.
Ability to define problems, collect data, evaluate information, draw conclusions, and take appropriate action based on this information. Ability and confidence to make independent decisions when appropriate and whom to consult when guidance is needed.
Possession of a valid state driver’s license or Utah driving privilege card.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Public Administration, Communication, Public Relations/Marketing or a related field plus five or more years of related experience.
Previous experience working with diverse community groups and populations in a notable role or position. Previous community outreach and/or recruitment experience in a public safety agency.
Ability to speak a second language such as Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, Karen, Burmese, Nepali, and/or other Afro-Asiatic or Nilo-Saharan languages.
Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Requisition ID2020-4596DepartmentFIREMinimum SalaryUSD $21.95/Hr.Maximum SalaryUSD $29.93/Hr.Post End Date3/9/2020LocationUS-UT-Salt Lake City
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