Skillbridge Recruiter -UBC Military Veterans Program

NOW HIRING: MILITARY VETERANS PROGRAM (MVP) RECRUITER

Location: Oahu, Hawaii
Organization: Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Fund
Program: United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) Military Veterans Program
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel Required: Approximately 60% (on island)
Salary: 85k-92k

Help Service Members Build Their Next Career!

Are you passionate about helping military service members and veterans successfully transition into rewarding civilian careers?

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) Military Veterans Program (MVP) is seeking a motivated, professional, and mission-driven MVP Recruiter to support our operations on Oahu, Hawaii.

The MVP provides transitioning service members and veterans with tuition-free, hands-on training and a pathway into registered apprenticeships in the skilled construction trades.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by connecting those who have served our country with career opportunities, competitive wages, healthcare benefits, and retirement programs within the union construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

Military Outreach & Recruitment

• Establish and maintain relationships with military installations throughout Oahu, including Schofield Barracks, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
• Coordinate and participate in military transition briefings, SkillBridge/Career Skills Program (CSP) events, career fairs, and installation outreach activities.
• Educate transitioning service members and veterans about the UBC MVP, training opportunities, apprenticeship pathways, and available career opportunities.
• Guide applicants through enrollment, command approval, and program participation.
• Collaborate with UBC MVP recruiters nationwide to strengthen outreach and recruitment efforts.

Graduate Placement & Career Development

• Coordinate with apprenticeship programs, workforce development partners, union representatives, and contractors to support graduate placement.
• Build relationships with UBC Business Agents and signatory contractors to identify employment opportunities.
• Participate in MVP graduation ceremonies and assist graduates with their transition into apprenticeships and employment.
• Track graduate employment, apprenticeship enrollment, and career progression.
• Maintain communication with graduates and provide ongoing mentorship and support.
• Ensure students are registered in applicable UBC recruitment and tracking systems, including Helmets to Hardhats (H2H).

Program Development & Community Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with military transition offices, workforce agencies, employers, and community organizations.
• Assist with marketing, social media outreach, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Identify potential funding opportunities, workforce development grants, and community partnerships.
• Maintain accurate applicant, recruitment, and graduate tracking records.
• Support program reporting, outreach initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Military experience or a strong understanding of military culture and the transition process.
• 2–3 years of experience in workforce development, recruiting, career services, or a related field.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and public-speaking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and common social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and travel frequently throughout assigned areas.
• Professionalism and a commitment to supporting service members and veterans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior military service or experience working directly with transitioning service members.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense SkillBridge and military Career Skills Programs (CSP).
• Experience working with military installations and transition assistance offices.
• Previous experience with labor unions, registered apprenticeships, or the construction industry.
• Established relationships within Hawaii's military, workforce development, or construction communities.
• Familiarity with union construction trades and apprenticeship programs.

Why Join the UBC Military Veterans Program?

The UBC Military Veterans Program is dedicated to providing America's military veterans with meaningful career opportunities in the skilled trades.

As an MVP Recruiter, you will play a critical role in connecting military experience with civilian opportunity while supporting a nationally recognized workforce development initiative.

Your work will directly impact the lives of service members, veterans, and their families while helping strengthen the next generation of skilled construction professionals.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person