Part-Time Out of School Youth Recruiter

PITT COUNTY SCHOOLS
Office of Federal Programs
 

Hours: Evenings (5:00 pm up to 10:00 pm), Weekends (may be 8:00 up to 5:00 p) 
Position Type: Part-Time (Up to 20 hours per week)
Compensation: Hourly Rate Mileage Reimbursement
Location: Will be based out of the Pitt County Schools Moye Annex, but the majority of time will be spent doing field work at camp sites, plant nurseries, agricultural farms, and poultry farms within Pitt County.
Date Available: As soon as possible
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a seasonal position.

Candidate must be fluent in both English and Spanish.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the general supervision of the Migrant Coordinator and Director of Federal Programs, the Migrant Education Part-Time Recruiter is responsible for identifying and recruiting eligible migratory children (ages 03-21) for the Migrant Education Program at camp sites, and agricultural farms within the Pitt County Region. This is field work—it means meeting people where they are, literally. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel to farms, camp sites, packing facilities, and rural communities to locate eligible Out-of-School Youth.
• Identify and recruit eligible migratory students in compliance with district, federal and state policy.
• Regularly travels within Pitt County in order to conduct in-person interviews with Out-of-School Youth (OSY) to complete the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
• Build and maintain partnerships with farm owners, businesses, and community agencies.
• Advocate for Spanish-speaking students whose parents work in agriculture to access educational and support services.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and complete reports in a timely manner.
• Attend training, meeting, and professional development events.
• Organize your schedule independently (to accommodate night and weekend hours) to align with farm and family availability.
• Represent the values of Pitt County Schools with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity at all times.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Additional education or relevant training is a bonus.
• Language Skills: Must be fluent in Spanish and English
• Transportation: Valid North Carolina Driver's License, must have reliable transportation and current auto insurance required.
• Knowledge of: Local agricultural regions and agricultural community dynamics.
• Skills in: Communication, organization, documentation, basic computer use. Experience in recruitment, or working with farmworker or highly mobile populations is a plus.
• Availability: Must be flexible and willing to work non-traditional hours (evenings, and weekends) to meet recruitment goals.
• Must pass a background check, drug screening, and program specific training.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• You care deeply about educational access.
• You are comfortable navigating fields, farms, and families with humility and purpose in the evenings and on weekends.
• You can think on your feet, manage your time well, and communicate effectively in Spanish with people from a variety of different backgrounds.
• You believe in the potential of every student and are committed to reaching those who are often unseen.

This work matters. It requires heart, resilience, and commitment—but the impact is profound. By joining us, you will be part of a team that believes all students deserve a chance to succeed—no matter where their story begins.

I invite you to apply and become a champion for our agricultural youth in Pitt County.