Green Corps Recruiter

The Public Interest Network; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Corps Recruiter at The Public Interest Network seeks a motivated recruiter to identify and hire environmental organizers for Green Corps, a nonprofit training program.

The role involves developing recruitment strategies, outreach, interviewing candidates, traveling to career fairs, and collaborating with network staff. Denver, CO-based, full-time with a strong emphasis on mission-driven fundraising and program growth.

Qualifications

• Passionate about environmental and social change.
• Detail-oriented to manage candidates and processes.
• Strong writing and speaking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment Strategy: plan and execute strategies to identify top candidates.
• Candidate Outreach and Screening: conduct interviews and coordinate recruitment goals; travel for career fairs.
• Networking: build relationships with partners and universities; represent at events.
• Tracking and Data Analysis: monitor trends and opportunities in recruitment data.
• Communications: manage candidate communications and serve as first contact for applicants.
• Fundraising and Leadership Development: participate in donor engagement and events to support Green Corps.
• Exec-level oversight: demonstrate judgment, discretion and ability to manage significant projects.

Skills

Grassroots organizing

Recruiting

Interviewing

Candidate screening

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Nonprofit sector familiarity

Job description

Green Corps Recruiter

Department: Green Corps

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Denver, CO

Reporting To: Executive Director

Compensation: $40,250 / year

Description

Green Corpsis searching for a Recruiter to join our team and help us identify and recruit environmental organizers. Green Corps is a unique training program that gives passionate aspiring environmental organizers the skills and experience they need to tackle our country’s biggest environmental challenges. The Recruiter will work with Green Corps leadership to recruit and hire the next generation of environmental leaders to join our program.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment Strategy: Work with Green Corps staff to plan, coordinate, and carry out comprehensive strategies to identify top candidates for our program. Coordinate with and support the efforts of other recruitment staff at The Public Interest Network, of which Green Corps is a part.
• Candidate Outreach and Screening: Identify top candidates through in-person and online outreach, review applications, conduct interviews and recommend hiring decisions. Coordinate recruitment outreach plans and goals for all Green Corps staff. Frequent travel will be required to attend career fairs and other outreach events.
• Networking: Develop strategic relationships with partner organizations and universities and serve as the public face for our recruitment efforts at conferences, career panels and job forums.
• Tracking and Data Analysis: Manage our tracking and data analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Communications: Manage candidate communications. Be the first point of contact for candidates during the application and interview process.
• Fundraising and Leadership Development: Green Corps is a non-profit, funded in part by individuals and foundations, so that we can provide pay along with our training program. The Recruiter will participate in fundraising tactics like writing donor letters, helping with fundraising events, and individual fundraising meetings to raise funds for Green Corps. You will also join our organizers and run a grassroots campaign office in the summer where you will raise money to support our partner organizations and campaigns as well as hone your organizing and management skills. You may be assigned to a different campaign location for the summer and should be flexible to move.
• This position requires excellent judgement, discretion and the ability to oversee significant projects.

Qualifications

We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to fill this role. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of grassroots organizing, recruiting or other relevant experience. If these qualities sound like you, we hope you’ll apply:

• Demonstrated commitment to environmental and social change
• Detail-oriented to get the small stuff right for our applicants and job candidates, and make sure our recruitment work is effective and efficient
• A good writer and an articulate spokesperson for our organization
• Passionate about our campaigns and about building a strong and enduring institution to achieve long-term social change
• Not a glory seeker; you’re glad to be behind the scenes, but also able and willing to take command, solve problems, hold people accountable and motivate staff at all levels of the organization
• Able to juggle multiple priorities, manage and drive projects involving multiple stakeholders, and demonstrate grace under pressure
• Motivated by taking on more responsibility

Details

Compensation and Benefits

The target annual compensation for this position is $40,250 in the first year. Green Corps offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, time off, a commuter benefit program, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long term disability insurance, and may include needs-based student loan assistance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.

Location: Denver, CO

Why work with Green Corps? Check out 10 reasons: https://www.greencorps.org/programs

Green Corps is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit https://www.greencorps.org/core-values to learn more about our network when you apply.

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Green Corps is an equal opportunity employer.