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Foster Care Recruiter

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in recruiting, sales, marketing, business development, or a related field.
  • Strong presentation, networking, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement foster parent recruitment strategies.
  • Coordinate recruitment events and community outreach efforts.
  • Lead informational sessions for prospective foster and adoptive families.
  • Build relationships with community partners and referral sources.

Key facts

Other skills

  • Sales
  • Communication
  • Presentations
  • Relationship Building
  • Budgeting
  • Self-Discipline
  • Time Management

About the company

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Methodist Home for Children

Individual & Family Services

Founded in 1899 as a traditional, campus-based orphanage, we now provide community-based services for children and families throughout North Carolina. We partner with public agencies to serve children in crisis and we raise private funds to ensure that we can deliver the best in evidence-based services. We have a lifelong commitment to anyone who has come through our residential programs.

Company details

IndustryIndividual & Family Services
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Foster Care & Adoptions Recruiter

Raleigh, NC | $55,000–$65,000 DOE/E

Help Build Families. Change Lives.

Methodist Home for Children is seeking a motivated, relationship-focused professional to recruit foster and adoptive families across North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone with experience in sales, marketing, recruiting, business development, or community outreach who wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

This is a full-time remote position with a flexible schedule. Occasional evening and weekend events are required, along with statewide travel, but there are no routine on-call responsibilities. Success in this role requires initiative, self-discipline, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement foster parent recruitment strategies.
  • Coordinate recruitment events and community outreach efforts.
  • Lead informational sessions for prospective foster and adoptive families.
  • Build relationships with community partners and referral sources.
  • Track recruitment outcomes and report progress to leadership.
  • Analyze recruitment performance and support program growth goals.
  • Coordinate foster parent training and licensing activities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in recruiting, sales, marketing, business development, or a related field.
  • Strong presentation, networking, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout North Carolina.

Preferred

  • Experience in foster care, adoption, child welfare, or human services.
  • Marketing and outreach experience.
  • Understanding of budgeting and Profit & Loss (P&L) concepts.

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation and sick leave (unused sick leave rolls over)
  • Medical HSA plans
  • Optional dental and vision coverage
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Coastal Credit Union membership
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities

Join a mission-driven organization and help connect children with safe, nurturing families. Apply today!


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