Identification and Recruitment Specialist, Temporary (70%, 28 hrs week)

About WestEd As a community of over 1,400 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals from all backgrounds and life experiences, we are committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. We conduct and apply research, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide consulting services across the country in both rural and urban communities to improve equitable outcomes for individuals from infancy through adulthood.

Serving as trusted partners in the areas of education, health, and justice, our teams enhance capacity within communities and school districts to prioritize impact — asking the right questions, customizing methodologies, developing relevant tools, and implementing best practices specific to a diverse range of stakeholder needs. WestEd supports individual initiative, excellence, and hard work of all individuals in our hiring and work practices.

WestEd complies with all applicable federal and state anti-discrimination laws, as well as OFCCP requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, or status as a protected veteran. SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WORK LOCATION OF THIS POSITION—Although WestEd provides the option of working at one of its facilities for employees, many roles allow employees to choose to work remotely for their own convenience.

The decision to allow remote work at the employee's convenience is based on the requirements of the position or project in question. Position Overview: WestEd is seeking a temporary professional to support a family recruitment project for a state-level Migrant Education Program (MEP). The Temporary MEP Interviewer will conduct structured interviews with referred families to gather and document information relevant to MEP eligibility.     The interviewer will follow a standardized process developed by WestEd.

The position requires careful application of established procedures, accurate documentation, respectful and culturally responsive communication with families, protection of confidential information, and timely completion of assigned interviews and project records. Primary Responsibilities Participate in required project orientation and training and demonstrate readiness to implement the state-approved interview process before conducting family interviews.

Apply approved interview protocols, procedures, and documentation requirements consistently throughout the project.  Review assigned family information prior to initiating contact, including referral information, available family records, preferred language, and relevant notes needed to prepare for the interview. Contact referred families and conduct structured interviews using state-approved interview protocols and procedures.

Communicate the purpose of the interview clearly and engage families professionally, respectfully, and in a culturally responsive manner. Gather and accurately document information relevant to MEP eligibility using approved interview procedures and required forms and systems, including MIS2000. Document information objectively and completely without making eligibility interpretations outside the interviewer's assigned authority.

Identify and promptly elevate eligibility questions, conflicting or incomplete information, unusual circumstances, or other issues requiring additional guidance through the established project escalation process. Maintain complete and timely records of family outreach, including required contact forms, contact attempts, interview status, outcomes, and final disposition of assigned families in the project interview tracker.

Participate in project quality assurance activities, including regular interviewer check-ins, review of completed interview documentation, resolution of identified documentation issues, and timely incorporation of required corrections. Manage assigned interviews through completion,