Ex-Help Program Recruitment & Outreach Specialist

Ex-Help Program Recruitment & Outreach Specialist

Salary

$20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Location

Governors State University, IL

Job Type

Temporary/Extra Help - Civil Service

Job Number

XH2026000010

Division

Family Development Center

Department

Family Development Center

Opening Date

07/07/2026

Closing Date

8/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

0

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The Family Development Center is seeking to hire an Extra-Help Recruitment and Community Outreach Specialist to drive enrollment and community engagement across all three of the Family Development Centers grant-funded early childhood programs and assist with full-enrollment initiatives. This role distributes outreach materials, represents the program at community events, and plans and hosts recruitment events to build family awareness. The role also supports ERSEA functions, assisting with application intake, verifying eligibility, supporting family selection, and monitoring attendance and enrollment data for compliance, while maintaining accurate records and reporting to program leadership. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, comfort with public speaking, cultural responsiveness, and flexibility for evening/weekend events.

Essential Responsibilities

• Recruit eligible families for enrollment across all three grant-funded programs
• Design, distribute, and track outreach materials
• Represent the program at community events, health fairs, and partner gatherings
• Plan and host recruitment and informational events
• Assist with ERSEA functions: application intake, eligibility verification, family selection support, and attendance/enrollment monitoring
• Stay current on eligibility criteria and recruitment priorities for each funded program

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Associates Degree in related field

Supplemental Information

• Complete the entire application.
• Attach a copy of your college/university transcript.
• Attach resume

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer Governors State University (IL)

Address 1 University Pkwy

University Park, Illinois, 60484

Phone 708-534-5000

Website https://www.govst.edu/