Recruiter (Part-Time, Temporary)

Police Athletic League Inc; New York; On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Police Athletic League Inc is seeking a Recruiter to support the HR team in sourcing, screening, and coordinating candidates for after-school and summer youth programs in New York. The role involves posting listings, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and assisting with onboarding and event support.

The position is a 5-week assignment at 25 hours per week, with potential extension. A degree in HR/Business is preferred and at least 2 years of recruitment or HR support experience is

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in recruitment, HR support or administrative coordination preferred.
• Experience in youth programs, education or nonprofit organizations is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with applicant tracking systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Post and maintain job listings across recruitment platforms.
• Review applications and conduct initial candidate screenings.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate communication between candidates and hiring managers.
• Support recruitment events, job fairs, and community outreach efforts.
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking records and recruitment documentation.
• Assist with onboarding coordination and required paperwork.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in HR/Business

Tools

MS Office

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Who we are:The Police Athletic League (or PAL) is New York City’s largest independent youth development organization. We operate diverse programs from Head Start, Day Car and Universal Pre-K programs; to elementary and middle school after-school programs, summer day camps and summer Playstreets. We run evening teen centers and college readiness programs, as well as youth employment and juvenile justice programs. In its over a century of service, PAL is continuing its evolution and remains a vibrant and vital New York City institution.Position SummaryThe Recruiter will support the Human Resources team in recruiting staff for the organization’s after-school and summer youth programs. Working closely with the HR Manager and full-time recruiter, this role assists with sourcing, screening, and coordinating candidates to help ensure programs are adequately staffed with qualified individuals.Pay & Commitment:$30-32 per hour25 hours a weekThis is a 5 week assignment with possibility of extensionKey ResponsibilitiesAssist with recruiting efforts for after-school and summer program positions, including Group Leaders, Activity Specialists, and other center support staff.Post and maintain job listings across recruitment platforms.Review applications and conduct initial candidate screenings.Schedule interviews and coordinate communication between candidates and hiring managers.Support recruitment events, job fairs, and community outreach efforts.Maintain accurate applicant tracking records and recruitment documentation.Assist with onboarding coordination, including collecting required paperwork and tracking required clearances.Provide general administrative support to the HR and recruitment team as needed.QualificationsAssociate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.Minimum 2 years of experience in recruitment, HR support, or administrative coordination preferred.Experience working in youth programs, education, or nonprofit organizations is a plus.Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with applicant tracking systems is a plus.Skills & CompetenciesStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively with program staff and hiring managersStrong organizational and time management abilitiesCommitment to supporting youth-serving programs and community-based initiativesEqual Opportunity Employer Statement:At the Police Athletic League, we seek people who are talented, creative and passionate to help create a more inclusive city and better futures for our youth. We’re devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too.The Police Athletic League is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancyEmployment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.