Childcare Director/ Recruiter and Family Placement Coordinator

The Nanny Smith

Childcare Director/ Recruiter and Family Placement Coordinator

Short Hills, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Agency is seeking a Childcare Recruiter and Family Placement Coordinator. To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to info@nannysmith.com

    Agency is seeking a to exceed hiring goals, increase childcare services and improve our company's processes in order to meet market demand. Position would involve various aspects of the business, sales, primarily recruiting and vetting nanny candidates for clients seeking caregivers. It will also involve interacting with client families and providing excellent customer service. Position would be ever evolving and require teamwork and wearing many hats.

     

    Time Commitment:

    Schedule will vary based on needs of the company, but Candidate must be willing to work outside of business hours (Monday to Friday from 8:45 AM - 5:30 PM) as needed, for the progress of the company and the support of our clients and caregivers. Position is a hybrid of in-office and remote work depending on season and need, but is mostly remote. Candidate must be willing to travel to our Bedminster and/or Short Hills (NJ) offices, at Owner’s discretion.

    Position duties may include, but are not limited to:

    1\. Providing wonderful customer service to client families and nanny candidates

    2\. Doing general office administrative work

    3\. Recruiting and vetting nanny candidates

    4\. Providing general childcare development (such as training sessions)

    5\. Basic marketing, including on social media platforms

    6\. Transcribing correspondences

     

    Ideal Candidate Must Be (in addition to qualifications):

    • Creative, energetic, and willing to complete all tasks necessary to increase hiring and sales levels
    • Able to work and solve problems both independently and as a team
    • Multitasker with strong time management and organizational skills who is able to effectively and efficiently handle multiple tasks and open projects at once
    • Able to take direction and also initiative
    • Self-starter who completes tasks efficiently when working remotely
    • Comfortable and confident using technology
    • Excellent written and verbal communication
    • Highly organized and detail-oriented
    • Able to handle “curve balls” in a fast-paced environment
    • Able to navigate challenging conversations while providing excellent customer service

    General Qualifications:

    • Must have a minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in recruiting and/or a degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Education, Business Management, or a Childcare-related field. Marketing / Sales background is a huge plus as we are expanding our services.
    • Able to objectively consider the unique needs, preferences, culture, and goals of a family (remaining respectful of all cultures, religions, socio-economic levels, etc.) when pairing nannies and families
    • Able to evaluate the working environment before placing a nanny
    • Able to increase the company's overall clientele and revenue

    About us:

    The Nanny Smith Agency is a small consulting agency based out of Bedminster and Short Hills, NJ and serving families in NJ. While our primary focus is serving individual families, we believe in improving the world we live in by pulling together and involving ourselves in fundraising for various causes within the community. Please note our entire staff is currently COVID-19 vaccinated, in order to maintain a safe environment for all staff members.

     

    Pay:

    Pay will depend on fit and experience. Signing bonus after 60 working days. Open to providing additional benefits after probationary period. Currently long-term employees receive 401K Company match, paid sick time, paid personal/vacation time off. Position will likely start off an hourly employee during probationary period.

     

    To Apply:
    To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to info@nannysmith.com . If you have any additional questions, you may reach the office at 908-375-3555.