Helping shape the future of America’s Navy Recruiter

Take your desire to make the Navy even better. Add to it your ability to guide men and women into the roles that will bring the most benefit. And share the Navy story in a way that inspires Honor, Courage, and Commitment. This is your job as a recruiter in the Navy Reserve.

Job Description

In the Navy Reserve, these opportunities are available to Enlisted Sailors and Officers who are serving Active Duty, are in the Selected Reserve or are in the Individual Ready Reserve (see Qualifications below).

Recruiting for the Navy Reserve will be one of the most challenging jobs you undertake. But also one of the most rewarding. As you reach out to civilians of all kinds, you will embody Navy values and inspire the level of commitment the Navy needs.

Whatever the specifics, recruiters in the Navy Reserve serve in a temporary full-time capacity – with the option to apply to the Navy Reserve Career Recruiting Force in a Full-Time Support (FTS) capacity.

And know this: The impact of your work and your service will go far beyond the time that you put in.

Specific Responsibilities

There is no typical day for most Navy Recruiters. They find themselves relating the Navy story to people wherever they are. Meeting with local community groups, such as Rotary and Lions Clubs. Getting to know local school officials and teachers. And working with community leaders. Wherever they go to learn about potential leads, they represent the U.S. Navy.

Here, there are great opportunities for advancement, including meritorious promotions for outstanding performers.

Training

Recruiters in the Navy Reserve serve in both Enlisted and Officer roles. Your prior experience satisfies the initial training requirement, however, recruiter specific schools will instruct you in current sales techniques, standards, and policies for recruiting duty.

Career Advantages

Your experience as a Navy Recruiter, combined with the skills you’ve honed while serving on Active Duty, leaves you prepared to take on countless roles in the civilian sector, potentially including:

  • Administrative Services Manager
  • Counseling Psychologist
  • Employment, Recruitment and Placement Specialist
  • General and Operations Manager
  • Management Analyst
  • Sales Manager
  • Training and Development Manager

Your specialized training in the Navy Reserve could prepare you for credentialing, certification and/or licensure opportunities from a number of national boards and organizations. Allowing you to become even more competitive in your challenging field.

And the more tangible benefits? Everything you’ve come to enjoy while serving as an Active Duty servicemember including competitive pay, comprehensive health care, points toward retirement benefits, outstanding insurance options and travel opportunities. Read about the benefits of serving in the Navy Reserve.

Qualifications

Currently, Sailors who are Active Duty, are in the Selected Reserve (SELRES) or are in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) are eligible to join the Reserve component of the Navy Recruiter community.

Applicants must:

  • Be within 90 days of release from Active Duty
  • Be a member of the Selected Reserve (SELRES) and Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)
  • Meet physical requirements for recall
  • Be in permanent paygrade E-4 or E-5 at the time of recall
  • Be LT/O-3 or below and not in a Failed of Selection (FOS) status or previously released from Active Duty as a result of FOS

For additional insight about qualifications, Enlisted Sailors can visit with a Career Counselor, and Officers should contact the Career Transition Office.

More Information

Want to explore further? Learn what you need to know about joining the Navy Reserve. Find us on Facebook to interact with actual Navy Reservists. Or, if you need more information, contact a Navy Reserve Recruiter.