Middle School Outreach Specialist (Crosby Scholars Rowan) - Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC : Job Details

Use your skills to transform your local community. Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina offers numerous career opportunities with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the reward of knowing your hard work is helping others.WHY WORK FOR GOODWILL?Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc. (Goodwill) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC. We employ more than 1,100 team members who are dedicated to our mission of providing employment and training services that help people find jobs and reach financial stability. With 51 retail stores, 20 career centers, and dozens of attended donation centers across a 31-county territory, Goodwill is a complex enterprise offering a wide range of career opportunities.At Goodwill, the work we do makes a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve and, in turn, in the community in which we live. Our business operations provide stability to our organization that is not always enjoyed by nonprofit organizations solely funded by outside sources. Our employees enjoy excellent benefits and a unique work environment that is professional, fast paced, and fulfilling.Our organization's values shape our culture and guide our interactions with program participants, customers, and each other. Our shared commitment to Living the Mission; Promoting Teamwork; Driving Improvement; Taking Responsibility for Actions and Behaviors; and Respecting and Appreciating Others is what makes us successful and inspires all that we do.Want to learn more about Goodwill? Click on the links at the top of this page or go to: www.goodwillnwnc.org.JOB DESCRIPTION: The Crosby Scholars Middle School Outreach Specialist will assist in executing activities and initiatives that enhance the recruitment and retention of middle school students with a particular focus on underserved groups in Rowan County. The candidate should have a desire to learn about college access trends and cultural issues that affect college access. The candidate will dedicate the majority of time to outreach and retention efforts through presence in schools coordinating on-site programs and building relationships with students and staff. The candidate will also be active in the community building relationships with families. The remainder of the work time will contribute towards the implementation of events, activities, and program objectives. The Middle School Outreach Specialist will assist in the following duties: •Community outreach and education about Crosby Scholars and post-secondary educational opportunities •Recruiting and retention of middle school students with a particular focus on underserved student populations•Organizing and facilitating program activities for assigned public middle schools ensuring student participation in meetings, events, and requirements, such as Academies, College Tours, and Community Service, among others•Assisting with data management, reporting, communication, and other administrative tasks as assignedEDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in human services, counseling, or related equivalentEXPERIENCE: Experience and understanding of diverse student populations. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in speaking to groups. Demonstrated ability to help students set and achieve goals. Competent working autonomously and self-directed as well as working in teams. Ability to foster cooperative relationships in the schools and community. Computer skills appropriate to today's work environment. HOURS: Monday-Friday, some evenings and weekends required. Eoe m/f/vets/disability