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Recruitment Director 

Under the guidance of the Program Director, the Recruitment Director leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of statewide recruitment initiatives aimed at recruiting a diverse candidate pool for the California fire service. The ideal candidate will have the passion and experience to develop innovative recruitment strategies, propose initiatives that deliver tangible/measurable results, develop potential partnerships, external relationships, and methods for engagement with local communities throughout California. The Recruitment Director will also coordinate with K-12 schools, colleges, community-based organizations, fire agency recruiters, fire department management and labor union leaders to enhance recruitment efforts. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Manages, mentors and provides professional development support to the Cal-JAC Recruitment Manager and Candidate Support Representative.
  • Leads the strategic expansion of existing programs including Career Expos, Meet and Greets and Innovation in Recruitment LABs.
  • In collaboration with the Education and Training department, the position will supervise the recruitment of cadets for the Pre-Apprenticeship Academies.
  • In addition to general recruitment, develop and implement innovative initiatives that increase the effectiveness of recruitment efforts within underserved communities as well as individuals between the 14-22 age.
  • Cultivates and manages partnerships with K-12 schools, colleges, community-based organizations, and fire departments.
  • Evaluates and responds to requests from schools, fire departments, and community organizations on financial support or recruitment engagement.
  • Represents the organization on various external recruitment committees and initiatives such as the Sacramento Regional Diversity Committee.
  • Partners with the Communication team to review and approve recruitment-related social media posts and other communications to ensure they are inclusive, culturally competent, and aligned with organizational branding.
  • Oversees the Cal-JAC Commission to Recruit Women for the Fire Service and leads the effort to expand reach, including the statewide mentorship program.
  • Use data to assess the effectiveness of programs, events, and outreach strategies.
  • Develop regular reports and dashboards summarizing key recruitment metrics and program outcomes.
  • Tracks community and candidate engagement as it relates to events, contact us forms etc.
  • Provides detailed analysis and strategic recommendations to the FCTC Program Director for continuous improvement and long-term planning.
  • Develops and implements efficient systems, policies, and workflows to enhance program delivery and internal operations.
  • Promotes a collaborative and inclusive team culture aligned with organizational values.
  • Stays current on fire agency hiring practices, trends, and obstacles.
  • Understands diversity, equity and inclusion as it relates to recruitment and retention.
  • Travels to meetings and events as needed. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree and 4 years of project management experience or 7 years in project management experience
  • At least 3+ years leading a small team
  • Experience with data analysis and impact reporting
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships both internally and with external stakeholders
  • Ability to prioritize duties at a high level and meet deadlines
  • Self-driven, highly organized, detail oriented.  
  • An effective communicator at all levels in the organization, with strong oral and written skills and willingness to share information.  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
  • Willingness to travel throughout California for work events (up to 10%)
  • Occasional weekend and overnight travel events 

Salary range: $95,000 – $110,000 

Equal Opportunity Employer  
California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.