The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is currently accepting applications for a Peace Corps Strategic Campus Recruiter position. This position will remain open until filled.

Position Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Position Type: (20 hours/week)

This position is anticipated to begin in August 2023 and run through the end of the academic year. The contract will be renewable based on performance and available funds.

The position is for a graduate student and contingent of the applicant being accepted by the UT Graduate School. The position includes a competitive stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance. The position is housed in the UT Center for Global Engagement and will be supervised by the UT Peace Corps Prep Coordinator. Relocation to Knoxville, Tennessee is required.

Overview of the Position

The Peace Corps Strategic Campus (Strat) Recruiter will increase awareness of Peace Corps Volunteer opportunities on campus through a variety of recruitment activities, including, but not limited to:

• delivering class or club presentations,
• tabling in public, high-traffic areas on campus and/or at career fairs,
• organizing and facilitating application workshops and retention events, and
• developing relationships with key stakeholders on campus.

Depending on campus activities and recruitment events, evening and weekend hours may be required.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position may include:

• distribution of agency approved brochures, posters, visual aids, and other Peace Corps recruitment materials to individuals, groups, associations, faculty, and targeted populations,
• completion of class talks or presentations, some of which will target diverse populations on campus,
• completion of application workshop(s), which coincide with Peace Corps’ application deadlines,
• staff recruitment table(s) (e.g., university career fairs, other events with similar goals and/or tabling public, high-traffic areas on campus),
• organizing and facilitating retention events (e.g., send-off/welcome back volunteer parties, friends and family events, Peace Corps Week celebrations, and/or RPCV panels),
• holding relationship-building meetings (weighted toward early in the fall semester) with different key on-campus and community stakeholders that align with Peace Corps’ six sectors with the intention of gaining access to students,
• holding relationship-building meetings with different key on-campus diversity departments and leaders (multicultural/diversity offices, student transfer offices, student life offices, scholarship program offices, club leaders, Greek leaders, etc.) with the intention of gaining access to students,
• posting and holding at least regular office hours per week to meet with potential and current applicants,
• digitally collecting leads at events, or as directed by the designated Peace Corps representative,
• input of partnership information, meetings and other pertinent details into specific Peace Corps systems, or as directed by the designated Peace Corps representative,
• meeting application and lead goals set by the Peace Corps,
• write and submit an annual strategic plan, monthly, mid-year, and final year reports,
• completing mandatory virtual Strat trainings,
• responding to Peace Corps and campus staff in a timely manner, as well as attending regularly scheduled meetings initiated by the Peace Corps, and
• other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

This position requires candidates to have strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to see tasks through to completion with little supervision, as well as demonstrated event planning, public speaking, and partnership-building experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• returned Peace Corps Volunteer (no exceptions),
• bachelor’s degree in any discipline,
• outstanding written and verbal communication skills as this position requires a great deal of public speaking,
• ability to work independently,
• confidence in networking and outreach,
• position contingent on acceptance into the UT Graduate School

Educational/Professional Benefits

The individual in this position will:

• develop strong organizational skills,
• utilize and practice public presentation and promotion skills,
• gain experience working with a governmental agency, campus offices and organizations,
• get networking opportunities with Peace Corps as with other governmental, community and professional organizations.

Application Process

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Adam Willcox by email awillcox@utk.edu.

Final selection is contingent on approval from the Peace Corps, as well as successfully passing a background check.

For other available positions, please visit the Graduate Assistantships page.