Temporary Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator

Green City Force is seeking an energetic and organized Temporary Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator to support high-volume recruitment, outreach, and candidate engagement efforts for upcoming Service Corps cohorts. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with young people, thrives in fast-paced community settings, and is passionate about expanding access to opportunity.

The Temporary Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator will support outreach events, candidate communications, onboarding activities, and community engagement efforts across New York City. This position is designed to provide additional short-term capacity during active recruitment and enrollment periods.

This is a temporary, hybrid, field-based role that includes travel across all five boroughs, along with office and remote work.

Schedule: 6-month position with a start date in June 2026; 25 hours per week; Monday-Friday, with flexibility for schedule changes - TROC will be expected to work 2 Saturdays per month based on need with adjusted usual Monday-Friday schedule when applicable. 

Green City Force (GCF) welcomes applications from Staten Island residents.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment & Candidate Support

• Conduct outreach to prospective applicants through calls, texts, emails, events, and community-based recruitment

• Support and facilitate information sessions, tryouts, and onboarding activities

• Maintain consistent follow-up with candidates throughout the application process

• Assist applicants with completing enrollment steps and required documentation

• Help track applicant engagement and recruitment progress

Community Outreach

• Represent Green City Force at community events, tabling opportunities, and partner meetings

• Distribute outreach materials and help increase visibility of program opportunities

• Build positive relationships with community members, residents, and partner organizations

• Support event logistics, attendance tracking, and outreach documentation

Communications & Administrative Support

• Assist with social media and outreach communications to help promote recruitment efforts

• Help maintain recruitment materials and contact databases

• Support administrative tasks related to candidate tracking, scheduling, and reporting

• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and organizational events as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An alumnus of Green City Force strongly encouraged

• Commitment to youth development, social and economic justice, and sustainable development; passion for Green City Force’s mission 

• Experience in sustainable agriculture, youth development, national service, sustainability sector, community organizing in low-income communities, construction, or military

• Valid Drivers’ License preferred

• Familiarity and comfort using  computer programs such as Google, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 

• Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal and motivational skills, and excellent collaborative and teamwork skills.

• Enthusiasm for, and personal commitment to, healthy sustainable living choices. 

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in-person, by telephone, and through written correspondence.

ABOUT GCF:

Green City Force’s AmeriCorps program prepares young adults aged 18-24 who reside in the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) or low-income housing in NYC and have a high school diploma or equivalency for careers through green service. Being part of the Service Corps is a full-time commitment encompassing service, training, and skills-building experiences related to healthier buildings and communities. GCF is committed to the ongoing success of our alumni.

GCF’s programs are rooted in the belief that these young NYC residents are uniquely positioned through leadership, training, and service to drive change in public housing communities while building skills, earning certifications, and gaining experience to help achieve economic prosperity. Partnerships with residents, local and city-wide organizations and agencies, funders, and employers are essential for the holistic approach required to realize the change we envision.

BENEFITS: Paid holidays, safe and sick leave, Transportation subsidy support

TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and a cover letter through TRINET, no phone calls