Description
The Peace Corps is seeking input from industry stakeholders and academic institutions on two potential paths for hiring Returned Peace Corps Volunteers as Strategic Recruiters under the Peace Corps Strategic Recruitment Program. The first option involves a new centralized contracting approach, while the second option involves continued university participation under the current program structure. The goal is to expand the program to at least 14 additional universities. The Strategic Recruiter Program aims to promote Peace Corps opportunities on campus, conduct outreach, and support the agency's recruitment goals.
• The program involves hiring part-time employees to serve as Peace Corps Recruiters (Strats) who work 20 hours per week during the academic year.
• The Strats are employed and supervised by a university staff member but receive programmatic direction and guidance from an assigned Peace Corps Recruiter.
• The program requires institutions to have a physical university campus, a student populace of at least 20,000 students, and accreditation from a recognized regional or national accrediting body.
• The program also requires institutions to commit to establishing a 'recruitment office' in any university office/department for hiring and managing the Strat program.
• The Peace Corps is seeking input on the feasibility of implementing a centralized subcontracting model, recommended organizational structures, experience managing similar subcontracting arrangements, and cost implications.