Summer Position Available

Migrant Education Field Recruiter
Indiana Department of Education
Intermittent Summer Position

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) is seeking motivated individuals that desire to assist the migrant farm worker population throughout the State of Indiana.

Job Description
Migrant Education Field Recruiters will be responsible for visiting and establishing strong working relationships with migrant farm worker families to determine eligibility of children for the Migrant Education Program (MEP). They will work cooperatively with tutors, schools, and MEP personnel to provide for the educational needs of migrant students. They will also collaborate with other agencies to provide support services for migrant farm workers and their families. Field Recruiters may also assist in informal translation and interpretation in Spanish/English. Other related duties may be assigned by the program supervisor(s).

Qualifications
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be bilingual in Spanish/English, possess a valid driver’s license, and have reliable transportation.

Additional Information
This position requires travel locally and regionally, as well as a non-traditional work schedule which includes evenings and weekends. Work sites will be individually assigned based on county of residence. This is an intermittent position available from May 26, 2009 through October 30, 2009 (dates negotiable).

Salary
Compensation for the position is $9.90 per hour paid bi-weekly.

How to apply
Visit our website at www.in.gov/spd. Applications must be completed in full in order to be considered for the position. Look for job id #561676. Please apply on or before May 10, 2009.