Field Recruiter (MI)

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Part-time
• Estimated Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week
• Location: Michigan
• Salary: Not specified
• Description: Wonderschool is seeking a part-time Field Recruiter to build relationships with community organizations and individuals, identifying prospective providers interested in starting new child care businesses. The role involves attending events, presenting information, and sourcing leads. A strong professional network, ideally in education/early childhood education, is highly desirable.

Company Information

Wonderschool: Wonderschool is harnessing the power of technology to provide comprehensive support to child care providers operating out of their homes, as well as in the government and non-profit sectors. Our products enable child care providers to create high-quality environments and meet the demands of their business, while also helping parents in need of childcare solutions through the creation of an accessible marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Community Engagement & Outreach: Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, local leaders, and early childhood education networks to identify potential providers.
• Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective child care providers through networking, referrals, and targeted outreach. Nurture pipeline through in-person visits, dropping off marketing collateral, high-level product demos, etc.
• Education & Guidance: Provide prospective providers with information about the benefits of opening a child care program, the support available through Wonderschool, and the steps to get started.
• Event Representation: Attend local events, community meetings, and networking opportunities to increase awareness and recruit providers.
• Tracking & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of recruitment efforts, track progress in a CRM (HubSpot), and report on recruitment activities and outcomes.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Sales & Relationship Building Skills: Experience in SMB sales, community outreach, or grassroots organizing, with the ability to influence and inspire action.
• Self-Starter Mentality: Comfortable working independently, setting goals, and executing a recruitment strategy with minimal supervision.
• Passion for Early Childhood Education: Understanding of or willingness to learn about the child care industry and its challenges.
• Scheduling Flexibility: Willing to attend events and meetings on evenings and weekends as needed.
• Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Ability to adjust strategies based on feedback and market conditions to maximize recruitment success.