How to hire a brother

How to hire a brother, step by step

Here's a step-by-step brother hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a brother job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new brother
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a brother, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A brother's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, brethren from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of brethren and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Brother	Description	Hourly rate
   Brother		$9-24
   Student Mentor	A student mentor is responsible for guiding the students on their educational and professional development by encouraging the students to reach their maximum potential, helping them with their study habits and academic concerns. Student mentors widen the social connection of the students by recommending them to join school activities and other educational organizations... Show more	$11-23
   Mentor	Mentors are individuals who are usually experienced or considered experts in their field. They provide guidance and inspiration to the people they mentor, often called mentees... Show more	$9-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Facebook
   • Conflict Resolution
   • Role Model
   • Alumni
   • Risk Youth
   • Mowers
   • Executive Board
   • Social Events
   • Scholarship
   • Littles
   • Leadership
   • Board Games
   • PowerPoint
   • Community Events

   Responsibilities:

   • Develop time management and leadership skills through teamwork -promote a learning environment that feature mutual respect, trust and encouragement
   • Help mentees apply to college and for scholarships in order to lessen the financial burden feel by their families.
   • Encourage the students to attend social and professional development activities in order to qualify for scholarship opportunities.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your brother job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A brother salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, brethren' average salary in nevada is 53% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level brethren earn 60% less than senior-level brethren.
   • Certifications. A brother with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a brother's salary.

   Average brother salary

   $15.38hourly

   $31,991 yearly

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   Entry-level brother salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a brother job description

   A job description for a brother role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a brother job description:

   Brother job description example

   Young Brothers, Limited is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Young Brothers, Limited is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
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   JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:
   
   * Prepare meals for crew members.
   * Prepare store list and retrieve stores.
   * Not to exceed monthly budget.
   * Perform general maintenance in galley and on vessel.
   * Perform sanitary duties in galley.
   * Perform seaman/deckhand duties such as handling lines, tow wires, setting blocks, lifting and securing bridles, etc.
   * Assist Chief Engineer/Engineer in engine room.
   * Perform duties as assigned.
   
   KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
   
   WORKING CONDITIONS:
   
   * Works indoors and outdoors in various weather and sea conditions wet, humid, noisy and dusty areas. Occasionally uses paints, solvents and thinners.
   * Equipment Use: Uses galley appliances and basic hand and hand held power tools.
   * May drive company van to deliver stores to vessel.
   * Work hours: This is a casual, on-call position. Hours will vary.
   * Normal work days are Monday - Sunday.
   
   MENTAL DEMANDS:
   
   * Shall have sufficient mathematical ability to compute store listing.
   * Shall be attentive to detail (s) and alert at all times to ensure safety of vessel and crew.
   * Shall be able to receive and follow instructions and be able to communicate with co-workers and supervisory personnel.
   
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
   
   * Sit for long periods of time.
   * Must be able to climb and balance from pier to vessel, vessel to barge and vice versa.
   * Stoops, etc. to pick up and place lines, towing gears, when preparing meals, retrieving stores and performing general maintenance and sanitary duties.
   * Squats while performing general maintenance.
   * Steps from pier to vessel, vessel to barge, and vice versa safely.
   * Walks when retrieving stores, handling lines, and performing general maintenance.
   * Reaches when preparing meals, retrieving stores, handling lines, and performing general maintenance.
   * Throws lines.
   * Handles lines and food items.
   * Fingers when splicing lines, cleaning parts and preparing meals.
   * Coordinates movements when preparing meals, retrieving stores and performing seaman/deckhand and general maintenance duties.
   * 20/20 correctable vision in each eye and color sense as required by US Coast Guard.
   * Depth perception and a wide field of vision required to ensure safety of vessel and crew when docking.
   * Pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Pushes and carries tools, equipment and stores.
   * Pulls and lifts lines, tools, equipment and stores.
   
   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
   
   * US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's Document entry level rating with steward's department (FH) endorsement. STCW 95 endorsement, preferred. Valid driver's license.
   * Skills/Knowledge: Ability to prepare nutritional and well balanced meals for crew.
   * Ability to operate and utilize basic hand and hand held power tools. Current TB clearance.
   * Education/Training: Completion of culinary schooling with two (2) years meal preparation experience, preferred.
   * High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent is required.
   * Shall have sufficient verbal, reading and writing skills as necessitated by the job (i.e., coordinating tasks with co-workers, receiving instructions from supervisors (s), reading instructions/directions, writing lists/statements/reports.
   * Three (3) years seaborne galley experience preferred.
   
   Young Brothers, Limited is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Young Brothers, Limited is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right brother for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with brethren they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit brethren who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your brother job on Zippia to find and recruit brother candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit brethren, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new brother

   Once you've decided on a perfect brother candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new brother. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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