
Tech Recruiter
Workforce Recruiter
The Workforce Recruiter will play a key role in supporting the success of the PIPE Program by establishing strong employer partnerships, facilitating participant placements, and driving recruitment efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Employer Partnerships: Collaborate with the Workforce Lead to develop and maintain partnerships with at least five (5) new employers per month in STEM and other hard-to-fill roles.
- Job Placement & Tracking: Ensure a steady placement rate of 5-7 participants per month from PIPE Program Cohorts 1-4 into long-term jobs or internships in high-demand fields. Track and report placement outcomes.
- Candidate Recruitment & Enrollment: Actively recruit and enroll at least 10 BIPOC candidates into the PIPE Program Career Pathway Intensive Cohort each cycle.
- Enter all recruitment updates and candidate outreach in WF1 System (training will be provided) *cohort #1 placements + New Recruits
- Track and manage all recruitment
- Recruitment Strategy & Marketing Collaboration: Conduct weekly meetings with the Workforce Lead and PIPE marketing team to provide recruitment updates, refine strategies, and align outreach efforts.
- Resume & Career Readiness Support: Assist program participants with resume writing, interview preparation, and career readiness to ensure successful job placements.
- Employer & Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with employer partners, maintaining professional rapport to support participant placements.
- Community Outreach & Partnerships: Engage with community organizations and agencies to promote the PIPE Program, increase participant enrollment, and secure additional program support.
- Pipeline Management & Transparency: Maintain an organized and up-to-date pipeline of employers, job placements, and participant progress in a shared OneDrive folder for team access and transparency.
- Additional Recruitment Initiatives: Provide other recruitment strategies and services as directed by the Founder/Executive Director, ensuring alignment with program goals and priorities.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Workforce Development, or a related field (preferred) OR equivalent work experience.
- 2+ years of experience in recruitment, workforce development, talent acquisition, or career coaching.
Industry Knowledge & Skills:
- Experience recruiting for STEM fields, hard-to-fill roles, or workforce development programs is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of job placement strategies, employer engagement, and talent pipelines.
- Data tracking tool experience, case management experience
Communication & Relationship Building:
- Proven ability to engage with employers, community organizations, and program participants professionally.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including resume writing and interview coaching.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and OneDrive for maintaining pipelines and documentation.
- Experience using CRM or applicant tracking systems to manage candidates and employer relationships (preferred).
Organizational & Strategic Abilities:
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, track progress, and meet placement targets.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records of employer engagement and participant placements.
Mission Alignment:
- Passion for workforce development, economic empowerment, and career readiness for BIPOC communities.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a mission-driven, equity-centered organization.
Skills/Competencies:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, high level of professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality.