People Operations Coordinator — Talent & Engagement

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a proactive People Operations Coordinator to support recruiting, learning and development, and employee engagement. The role involves managing applicant tracking, coordinating interviews, onboarding, internal comms, and administrative tasks across multiple teams.

Occasional weekend/evening work and travel may be required. Salary range: $47,000–$57,000.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of FIRE’s mission and the ability to articulate it to others.
• Strong sense of urgency and follow‑through.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships both internally and externally.
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• A strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• An ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• One year of human resources, recruitment, or nonprofit administrative experience is preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining FIRE’s applicant tracking system and keeping job postings up to date.
• Coordinating interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Assisting with intake meetings to understand hiring needs and timelines.
• Creating and maintaining job postings and descriptions.
• Posting and promoting jobs across platforms and sourcing candidates.
• Representing FIRE at career fairs as needed.
• Coordinating onboarding sessions and internal trainings.
• Supporting employee engagement initiatives and internal communications.
• Assisting with admin tasks and Shopify operations where needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Google Workspace proficiency

Brand ambassador experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a proactive People Operations Coordinator to support recruiting, learning and development, and employee engagement. The role involves managing applicant tracking, coordinating interviews, onboarding, internal comms, and administrative tasks across multiple teams.

Occasional weekend/evening work and travel may be required. Salary range: $47,000–$57,000.