State of Florida
Alachua, Florida

Step into Success Recruitment and Retention Specialist- 60075552 1

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$60,000/yr
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Step into Success Recruitment and Retention Specialist- 60075552 1

Date:  Jul 28, 2026


The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.

Requisition No: 880526 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: Step into Success Recruitment and Retention Specialist- 60075552 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60075552 

Salary:  $60,000 

Posting Closing Date: 08/03/2026 

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**This posting will be used to fill two positions that will each cover three Regions each, throughout the State of Florida. Position numbers are: 

60075552 - Northwest, Northeast, and Central Regions

60075553 - Suncoast, Southeast, and Southern Regions

DESCRIPTION The Recruitment and Retention Specialist is responsible for statewide outreach, recruitment, partnership development, and retention efforts supporting the Step into Success program.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential Job Functions

  • The position serves as a primary ambassador for the program by building relationships with youth-serving organizations, employers, mentors, educational institutions, community partners, and other stakeholders.
  • The Recruitment and Retention Specialist develops and maintains recruitment pipelines, promotes program awareness, supports participant engagement, and expands opportunities for current and former foster youth through strategic community partnerships.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Work Experience Requirements:

  • Strong public speaking, presentation, and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in community engagement, outreach, workforce development, or business development.
  • Knowledge of child welfare, foster care, workforce development, or youth services.
  • Ability to represent the program professionally in public settings.
  • Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
  • Experience developing strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to travel throughout the state and attend evening or community events as needed.

Software Proficiency:

Microsoft Office

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

Location: 

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