Recruitment & Retention Officer

Job Description
Responsible for the countywide coordination of recruitment and retention programs. Duties include:
Development of a long-range, county-wide comprehensive plan for future enhancement and utilization of volunteers for delivery of emergency services
Recruits and responds to inquiries concerning recruitiment
Contacts prospective members and conducts interviews to obtain necessary data
Develops relationships with outside agencies to facilitate recruitment and retention efforts
Coordinates current volunteers to assist with recruitment events; assists with maintaining a current data base of available individuals for referrals to various Fire & EMS stations
Provides statistical information to agencies as needed
Assist with orientation for new members
Promotes, plans, and co-sponsors local events which encourage and/or recognize volunteerism
Develop digital and printed materials to promote Fire and EMS volunteerism
Attends various meetings, serves on committees and make speeches or presentations as needed.
Job Responsibilities
Coordinates and performs recruitment and retention activities, tracks potential members; regularly speaks to individuals and groups
Produces and updates recruitment and marketing materials to include printed materials, newsletters, webpage, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, video, and other digital media
Supports the mission of the Department, regularly communicating with the Fire-Rescue Training Captain and staff
Provides Fire & EMS member orientations to meet specific department requirements
Performs related non-operational work as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Recruitment & Retention Officer - Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of modern Fire and EMS functions
General knowledge of applicable ordinances and state laws relating to Fire & EMS
Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely and effectively
Ability to understand, follow and give oral and written directions
Ability to perform physical tasks required for designated duties
Ability to plan, assign, instruct and coordinate the work of others
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with fellow employees, County officials, volunteers, outside agencies and the general public

Physical Requirements
Work is typically performed in both an office and outside community setting.
Requires, grasping, fingering and repetitive motions
Speaking, hearing and seeing are required
Walking, standing and sitting as necessary
Requires frequent driving
Frequent night and weekend duties are necessary
Regular contact with the public, external civic and volunteer organizations
Additional Information
High School graduate or equivalent
Experience in recruitment, public speaking, preferably supplemented by Fire and/or EMS education or experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record at all times
This is a pert-time, non-operational position without benefits
Twelve (12) month probationary period
This is an non-exempt position

Disclaimer
Application Special Instructions