Description
The Peace Corps is seeking input from industry stakeholders and academic institutions on two potential paths for hiring Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) as Strategic Recruiters under the Peace Corps Strategic Recruitment Program (Strat) at university campuses nationwide. The two options are:
* Option A: A new centralized contracting approach for the Strat program, where a single prime contractor would manage and administer subcontracts with participating universities.
* Option B: Continued university participation under the current Strat program structure, which involves direct contracts between the agency and each university.
The goal is to extend the reach to at least 14 additional universities, either through the current model or an alternative approach. The program's objective is to promote Peace Corps opportunities on campus, conduct outreach, and support the agency's recruitment goals through lead generation and conversion of leads to Peace Corps Volunteer position applicants.
Some key points to consider:
• The Strat program expands Peace Corps recruitment resources by establishing formal contract relationships between the agency and participating universities.
• Each university hires a part-time employee to serve as a Peace Corps Recruiter (a “Strat”), who works 20 hours per week during the academic year.
• The Strat is employed and managed by the university but receives direction and guidance from an assigned Peace Corps Recruiter.
• The program aims to streamline operations, reduce administrative burden, and enhance consistency in program delivery.