Strategic Philanthropy Recruiting Coordinator

Dana Farber Cancer Institute; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Recruiting Coordinator for the Division of Philanthropy to support talent acquisition and on-boarding activities for 290+ staff. The role partners with leadership to coordinate interviews, maintain confidential records, and advance the institute's recruitment strategy.

The position emphasizes high-volume coordination, rigorous data tracking, and collaboration with HR to ensure an engaging candidate experience and timely hiring decisions in a nonprofit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3–5 years’ experience, non-profit setting preferred.
• Experience in talent acquisition/HR is preferred.
• Must handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; public speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate talent acquisition tasks for the Division of Philanthropy, including interviews for entry to mid-level roles.
• Engage leadership and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and position requirements.
• Serve as liaison to central HR for new hires, coordinating references and assessments.
• Develop talent pipelines through strategic sourcing and networking.
• Oversee onboarding of interns and co-ops, including budget planning and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Visio

LinkedIn sourcing

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Recruiting Coordinator for the Division of Philanthropy to support talent acquisition and on-boarding activities for 290+ staff. The role partners with leadership to coordinate interviews, maintain confidential records, and advance the institute's recruitment strategy.

The position emphasizes high-volume coordination, rigorous data tracking, and collaboration with HR to ensure an engaging candidate experience and timely hiring decisions in a nonprofit