Recruitment and Community Relations Specialist

Do you want to make a difference in one of the fastest growing industries – the beauty industry?  At Aveda Institutes we have a passion for people, beauty, wellness, fashion, art, and the environment!

DO WHAT YOU LOVE, LOVE WHAT YOU DO!  

Who We Are:

Do What You Love – Love What You Do. Founded in 2004, Nurtur Aveda Institutes owns and operates 6 Aveda Institutes across the country. We are a community of professionals dedicated to environmental responsibility and developing future leaders in the world of beauty and wellness.

The Position: We’re looking for a Recruitment and Community Relations Specialist!

Responsibilities:

Uphold the Nurtur Core Values and Behaviors and Aveda Success Factors

Manage and execute recruitment strategies through the utilization of marketing and data-driven processes to achieve an increase in high school student awareness of the Institute.

Develop and maintain communication and sustainable relationships with high school counselors, community college coordinators, and high school students.

Deliver Institute informational career presentations to high school students and attend college fairs to generate leads and potential enrollments for the Institute.

Provide one-on-one counseling to prospective students, assisting them in understanding the Institute’s admissions process, requirements, and available programs.

Collaborate with the Admissions and Financial Aid Team to ensure annual enrollment goals are achieved.

Actively participate in daily, weekly, and monthly team meetings and huddles.

Stay current on institute policies and processes, industry growth and change, and program opportunities.

Organize, coordinate, and attend on-campus recruitment events.

Maintain a meticulous and up-to-date Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to ensure accurate records that are consistent with all policies and training and efficient communication with potential students.

Organize community outreach programs and coordinate special events that promote products, services, and the institute's mission.

Develop relationships with salons and spas in the market to increase awareness of the Institute.

Attend regularly scheduled meetings with the Recruitment Team, Institute Directors, and Institute Team events.

Meet and exceed performance goals established by the Director of Business Operations.

Communicate effectively and consistently with the Department Lead and Director of Business Operations.

Performs duties as assigned and/or required to meet business needs.

Abides by all other Nurtur policies and procedures as outlined in the Team Member Handbook and Code of Conduct 

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Prior work experience in recruitment, high school counseling, admissions, or community relations preferred.

Exhibit self-direction, initiative, resourcefulness, and follow-through with the ability to work at a fast pace and handle multiple tasks and projects at the same time.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Demonstrate extreme professionalism and confidentiality in manner, dress, and conduct.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

Walk, stand up, and/or sit for up to twelve (12) hours per day

Use hands to handle objects and reach with hands and arms

Walk, sit, stand, balance, stoop, speak, and hear

See a computer screen and read paper and electronic documents

Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds

Tolerate a minimal to moderate noise level typical of a school environment

Perks and Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

401(k)/match

PTO (paid time off)

EAP (employee assistance program)

Short-term disability 

Employee discount on products and services

Growth Opportunities

Travel Requirements: The team member in this position must be able to travel locally to events and for out-of-state training and events as necessary. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nurtur Holdings LLC (including its affiliated organizations) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants are covered by federal and state laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.  Consistent with these obligations, Nurtur also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. 

If you've ever thought about sharing your skills and experience with others, here's your opportunity. Apply today!