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.