MIGRANT RECRUITER

POSITION TITLE Migrant Recruiter

WORKING TITLE Migrant Recruiter

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT Migrant Education Program

LOCATION Central Office

PAY GRADE State Salary Scale FLSA STATUS

REPORTS TO Director of ESL/Migrant Programs; MEP Coordinator

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE Monday - Friday

WORK HOURS Full-time, with some evenings and weekends

MONTHS/YR 10

POSITION PURPOSE To perform recruitment duties as required by the Migrant Education Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Ability to speak, read, and write clearly and concisely in English and Spanish (the specified second language of the children/families being served)
Strong computer skills, including word processing, data input, translation software, e-mail, and spreadsheets

Outstanding interpersonal skills to collaborate with schools, agencies and local agricultural

employers to recruit and serve eligible children

Valid NC driver’s license and current auto insurance with minimum liability coverage
Ability to work independently, take direction, and demonstrate flexibility in work assignments
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, and weekends
Excellent organizational skills to maximize time and efforts in identifying and serving migrant children
Adept with office procedures necessary to document and follow federal, state, and local MEP procedures
Travel throughout the assigned area in order to fulfill job duties. Use a county vehicle for travel when possible.

Create service schedules that minimize mileage expenses as much as possible.
Keep records of mileage traveled for reimbursement. Do not include to and from home mileage.
Maintain schedule and paperwork consistently, appropriately and in a timely manner.
Maintain confidentiality of students, families, and program.
Attend meetings and training sessions as feasible
Communicate regularly with the supervisor. Meet monthly with other migrant staff.
Establish, maintain, and enhance effective communication with all stakeholders.
Perform other recruitment duties as assigned

EDUCATION,TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree and other combinations of applicable education, training, and
experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform
effectively in the position. Previous experience in data entry is preferred. 

CERTIFICATION 

Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Recruitment Job Duties

Understand all federal and state regulations pertaining to the identification and recruitment

of migrant children.
Attend MEP training sessions sponsored by the state program.
Follow all procedures and practices contained in the Plan for Identification and Recruitment

and in any other directives issued by the State Migrant Education Office.
Maintain accurate documentation of services provided.
Assist with enrollments of non-native English speakers at schools.
Establish contacts and regular visits with agencies, businesses, and sites that serve migrant

families for the purpose of having them help by referring potential eligible families.
Collaborate with local agencies and businesses to provide services to our migrant families.
Visit homes, work sites, or other locations to interview parents, guardians, or students to

determine child eligibility for MEP.
Record eligibility information for each eligible child on a Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
Complete out-of-school youth (OSY) language screener and SOSY survey for all OSY.
Provide services to out-of-school youth (OSY).
Collaborate with Migrant Educator to support proper scheduling, English proficiency assessments,

LEP services, parent communication, and academic support for migrant children.
Assist with registering children for summer programs and communicating with families

during  the programs regarding transportation, field trips, etc.
Assist parents by providing information on supplementary programs provided by the school

district and by the Migrant Education Program.
Travel throughout the assigned area in order to fulfill job duties. Use a county vehicle for travel

when possible.

Create service schedules that minimize mileage expenses as much as possible.
Participate in Migrant Family Nights.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work in office and public school environments and come into direct
contact with staff and students
Travel is required to schools and Central Services offices as well as home visits.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned

to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,

responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be

revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

VERSION DATE(S) 3.16.2023