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Step into Success Recruitment and Retention Specialist•60075552 1 The State of Florida•3.5 Alachua, FL Job Details Full-time $60,000 a year 13 hours ago Qualifications Community partnership development strategy Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Building employer relationships Networking through strategic partnership building Productivity software Strategic partnerships
Full Job Description Requisition No:
880526
Agency:
Children and Families Working Title:
Step into Success Recruitment and Retention Specialist•60075552 1
Pay Plan:
Career Service Position Number:
60075552
Salary:
$60,000
Posting Closing Date:
08/03/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool •This posting will be used to fill two positions that will each cover three Regions each, throughout the State of Florida.
Position numbers are:
60075552•Northwest, Northeast, and Central Regions 60075553•Suncoast, Southeast, and Southern Regions
DESCRIPTION
The Recruitment and Retention Specialist is responsible for statewide outreach, recruitment, partnership development, and retention efforts supporting the Step into Success program.
REQUIREMENTS
Essential Job Functions The position serves as a primary ambassador for the program by building relationships with youth-serving organizations, employers, mentors, educational institutions, community partners, and other stakeholders. The Recruitment and Retention Specialist develops and maintains recruitment pipelines, promotes program awareness, supports participant engagement, and expands opportunities for current and former foster youth through strategic community partnerships.
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Work Experience Requirements:
Strong public speaking, presentation, and facilitation skills. Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders. Experience in community engagement, outreach, workforce development, or business development. Knowledge of child welfare, foster care, workforce development, or youth services. Ability to represent the program professionally in public settings. Strong networking and relationship-building abilities. Experience developing strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to travel throughout the state and attend evening or community events as needed.
Software Proficiency:
Microsoft Office Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
