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Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter 6-E8

Salary

$22.13 - $28.43 Hourly

Location

Battle Creek, MI

Job Type

Limited Term (position has expiration date)

Job Number

MYCA-25-131

Department

Military and Veterans Affairs

Opening Date

09/22/2025

Closing Date

10/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME (AFSCME)

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+ Benefits

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Job Description

The Recruiter 6-E8 is responsible for preparing and presenting program information to individuals, groups and assists the Recruiting/Post Residency/Mentoring (R/P/M) coordinator in recruiting the next class of cadets. Is also responsible for managing and filing applications, coordinating with mentors, and conducting classes to mentors and cadets on mentor relationships. The Recruiter must document incoming and outgoing correspondence and conduct follow-up programs in the post-residential phase of the program. Collects reports, monitors and supports mentors in the 12-month post-residential phase.

To view the full position description, please clickhere (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/MYCA-25-131 PD.pdf) .

This is a limited-term position (position has expiration date).

Required Education and Experience

Education

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter 6No specific type or amount is required.

Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter 7

One year of experience as a military recruiter or equivalent to a Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter 6, OR one year of experience as a Youth Challenge Academy Supervisor 8.

Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter E8

Two years of experience as a military recruiter or one year of experience equivalent to a Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter 7, OR two years of experience as a Youth Challenge Academy Supervisor 8-, OR one-year experience as a Youth Challenge Academy Supervisor 9.

Alternate Education and Experience

Alternate Education and Experience

Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter 7

Two years of community outreach or case management experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter E8

An associate degree OR three years of community outreach or case management experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Additional Requirements and Information

Willingness to submit to a background investigation.

View the entire job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/Y/YouthChallengeAacademyRecruiter.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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DMVA - Are you currently employed by the State of Michigan in the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)?

+ Yes

+ No

02

YTCHARE - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school?

+ Yes

+ No

03

YTCHARE - Please select your level of experience.

+ No specific type or amount

+ At least, one year of experience as a military recruiter or equivalent to a Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter 6, OR one year of experience as a Youth Challenge Academy Supervisor 8, OR two years of community outreach or case management experience.

+ At least, two years of experience as a military recruiter or one year of experience equivalent to a Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter 7, OR two years of experience as a Youth Challenge Academy Supervisor 8-, OR one-year experience as a Youth Challenge Academy Supervisor 9. OR, possession of an associate's degree in any major (please attach a copy of your official college transcripts). OR, Three years of community outreach or case management experience

+ At least, three years of experience as a military recruiter or one year of experience equivalent to a Youth Challenge Academy Recruiter E8.

04

How many years of experience do you possess in case management/recruiting?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year of experience

+ 1-2 years of experience

+ 3-4 years of experience

+ 5+ years of experience

05

Please describe your experience in case management/recruiting.

06

Please describe your experience with building community awareness or public relations.

07

How many years of experience do you possess with working with at-risk populations?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year of experience

+ 1-2 years of experience

+ 3-4 years of experience

+ 5+ years of experience

08

Please describe your experience working with working with at-risk populations.

09

Please describe your experience with establishing, maintaining, and tracking professional networks.

10

Please describe your experience with collecting and processing documents for both digital and hard copy record.

11

How many years of experience do you possess with coordinating and communicating with volunteers?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year of experience

+ 1-2 years of experience

+ 3-4 years of experience

+ 5+ years of experience

12

Please describe your experience with coordinating and communicating with volunteers.

13

DMVA - This agency requires 3 professional references, including current and previous supervisors. Have you listed these references in your application? If not, please do so.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Military and Veterans Affairs

Address

Noelle Rouse

3423 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Lansing, Michigan, 48906-2934

Phone

517-481-7785

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/DMVA

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