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Peckham, Inc: Community Engagement Specialist

JOB PROFILE SUMMARY
The Community Engagement Specialist plays a key role in advancing Peckham's mission by supporting recruitment and candidate sourcing for Peckham's social enterprises. This position focuses on developing and maintaining strong relationships with community partners that serve individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. The Community Engagement Specialist takes an active role in outreach, networking, and talent connection initiatives to identify and engage individuals with barriers to employment. Through collaboration with both internal staff and external partners, the Community Engagement Specialist fosters a robust talent pipeline and supports Peckham's commitment to creating inclusive, meaningful employment opportunities.

Career Level:
P2

CAREER LEVEL DESCRIPTION

• Applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education
• Works independently with general supervision
• Has some independence in decision making but still requires guidance and support
• Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex
• May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices

JOB FUNCTIONS
Remote Work Capable: True

REMOTE WORK
This job is eligible for remote work up to: 40% of the time.

REMOTE WORK GUIDELINES

• Choose a quiet and distraction-free working space.
• Have an internet connection that’s adequate for the job.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with manager.
• Ensure schedules overlap with team members for as long as is necessary to complete job duties effectively.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports recruitment and talent sourcing efforts for Team Member positions across Peckham’s social enterprises, including Contact Center Solutions, Manufacturing, Third Party Logistics and Fulfillment Services, and Custodial Services.
• Perform full-cycle recruitment, partnering with hiring managers to post requisitions in Workday (HRIS), source and screen candidates, conduct interviews, and coordinate the selection and hiring process to ensure the timely placement of qualified team members.
• Facilitate talent tours, participate in career fairs and networking events to promote inclusive job opportunities and connect individuals with disabilities and other barriers to meaningful employment at Peckham.
• Build and maintain relationships with referral sources and partnering community agencies and organizations.
• Collect recruitment and retention data on an ongoing basis and work to improve pre-hire and onboarding processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and Community Engagement leadership on process improvements to benefit candidate flow and team member experience.
• Facilitate interviews and hiring processes for internal transitions, including part-time to full-time and full-time to part-time opportunities, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with organizational needs.
• Administer background checks and drug screens through third-party providers and adjudicate results to ensure compliant, timely, and informed hiring decisions.

REQUIRED FOR ALL JOBS

• Demonstrate respectful, compassionate, and service-oriented behavior when interacting with team members, staff, and other departments.
• As required by some customer contracts, Peckham employees may be required to obtain and maintain relevant professional certifications and/or security clearances as a condition of employment. This requirement will be determined based on the specific needs of contract.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment.
• Promote Peckham’s vision values and services to all team members, staff, customers, and stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards.
• Regular and predictable attendance are required of this position to support the team and needs of the operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITES
Individual Contributor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1 - 3 years experience in recruitment, talent sourcing, community outreach, workforce development, or related roles.
• Experience working with and utilizing data, dashboards, and managing projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in managing multiple recruitment initiatives and community outreach efforts simultaneously.
• Excellent relationship building skills.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Bachelors Degree in a related field of study.
• Experience building and maintaining community partnerships.
• Experience using Workday Recruiting functions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams) desired.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication (P2)
• Relationship Management (P2)
• Initiative, Leadership & Influence (P2)
• Quality and Results Oriented (P2)
• Business & Vocational Rehabilitation Acumen (P2)
• Critical Thinking (P2)
• Self-Development & Awareness (P2)
• Decision Making (P2)
• Problem Solving (P2)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Constantly
• Lifting Occasionally
• Carrying Occasionally
• Pushing Occasionally
• Pulling Occasionally
• Climbing Rarely
• Balancing Rarely
• Stooping Occasionally
• Kneeling Rarely
• Crouching Rarely
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Occasionally
• Handling Occasionally
• Grasping Occasionally
• Feeling Rarely
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Occasionally

Working Environment

• Extreme cold Rarely
• Extreme heat Rarely
• Noise Frequently
• Temperature Change Occasionally
• Confined Spaces Rarely
• Exposure to Cleaning Agents Occasionally
• Limited Natural Light Frequently
• Artificial lighting Frequently
• Screen Time Constantly
• Digital and Office Equipment Constantly
• Exposure to Cleaning Agents Occasionally

Mental Demands

• Comprehension:
  The person in this position must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures Constantly
• Organization:
  The person in this role must be able to gather and classify information Constantly
• Reasoning and Decision Making:
  The person in this role must use logic to make decisions quickly and effectively. Occasionally
• Communication:
  The person in this position must be able to express and exchange ideas and meaning with colleagues Constantly
• Resilience:
  The person in this position needs to adapt well in the face of workplace stressors such as customer service complaints and juggling competing priorities Constantly

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.  Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:

• Click HERE and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you
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• Email us at [email protected]
• Call us at (517) 316-4000
• Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)

Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Business Line:

Administration

Location:

Lansing, MI

Worker Sub-Type:

Staff Member