Contract Recruiter

Specialty Coffee Association; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Specialty Coffee Association is seeking a contract recruiter to screen candidates and coordinate hiring for global roles. The role involves evaluating applicants, managing the hiring process, and coordinating across teams in multiple time zones.

Ideal candidates will be comfortable with limited sourcing and scheduling across ETZ. The position is approximately 10 hours per week for a three-month contract, with preference for candidates located in the Eastern time zone to support cross-team

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting and screening candidates for global roles.
• Strong interviewing and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple searches and coordinate across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and identify candidates who meet position requirements.
• Conduct initial phone or video screens to assess qualifications, interest, and alignment with the role.
• Provide concise candidate summaries and recommendations to hiring managers.
• Schedule interviews across time zones and coordinate communication with candidates and interview teams.
• Collect interview feedback, track next steps, and follow up to keep the process moving.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system.
• Conduct targeted sourcing when needed.
• Support offer coordination and the transition to onboarding.

Skills

Interviewing

Screening

Time management

Communication

Organization

Cross-timezone coordination

ATS proficiency

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Scheduling tools

Job description

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is the world's largest coffee trade association, representing more than 10,000 members across 100+ countries — producers, roasters, baristas, buyers, and industry partners united by a commitment to elevating the craft and culture of specialty coffee. Through education, certification, research, and world-class events like the World Barista Championship, SCA sets the global standard for what specialty coffee can be. SCA is headquartered in the United States with a global presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do.

The Opportunity

SCA is seeking a contract recruiter to screen candidates and coordinate hiring for global roles. Given the volume and quality of incoming applications, limited sourcing is expected. The primary focus will be evaluating applicants and managing the hiring process.

Ideally, this person will work in the Eastern time zone to support coordination across global teams.

We anticipate approximately 10 hours per week for a three-month contract.

Scope of Work

• Review applications and identify candidates who meet position requirements.
• Conduct initial phone or video screens to assess qualifications, interest, and alignment with the role.
• Provide concise candidate summaries and recommendations to hiring managers.
• Schedule interviews across time zones and coordinate communication with candidates and interview teams.
• Collect interview feedback, track next steps, and follow up to keep the process moving.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system.
• Conduct targeted sourcing when needed.
• Support offer coordination and the transition to onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting and screening candidates for global roles.
• Strong interviewing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple searches and follow through independently.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems and coordinating across time zones.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Eastern time zone location preferred.