Recruiter

The Outreach Team is a field firm specializing in face-to-face canvassing operations for progressive campaigns and social change initiatives. The Recruiter will support full-cycle recruitment by screening, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and supporting campaign staff, while managing recruitment advertising, hiring goals, and community outreach.

What you'll do:

• Use our internal tracking systems to screen candidate applications and schedule them for interviews
• Host multiple group interview sessions each day via Zoom
• Set a strong and professional first impression of The Outreach Team, and get candidates excited for the opportunity to work with us
• Participate in recruitment tasks throughout the entire hiring process, from application generation to onboarding new staff
• Create and post job ads
• Design flyers and other materials for in-person recruitment needs
• Call applicants and other leads to pitch the job and move them through the hiring process
• Work within our onboarding systems to ensure that tax forms are complete and in compliance with all state and federal laws
• Follow up with new hires and provide support as they navigate the onboarding process
• Develop ad strategies to meet hiring needs and manage day-to-day progress
• Ensure the recruitment cycle is running smoothly and candidates are moving forward in a timely manner
• Monitor the effectiveness of ad content and recruitment funnel rates and report any issues found

What they're looking for:

• Staff need to be located in, or within reasonable commuting distance, to Lincoln, or Omaha, NE
• Have some experience in recruiting and hiring (or are a systems-based, people person who is willing and excited to learn)
• Have a passion for progressive policies
• Are a self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills
• Enjoy a fun, fast-paced work environment and are flexible with changing priorities
• Have access to a computer and reliable internet, with strong tech competency, and interest in learning new systems
• Are willing to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Have experience working on campaigns (this is a big plus, but not required)
• Spanish/English Bilingual (also a plus, but not required)

Benefits:

• Recruiters who are Spanish/English bilingual will earn an additional $1/hr.
• Paid sick leave
• Health insurance
• A (virtual) classroom-style training
• At the end of the campaign cycle, there may be opportunities for advancement.
• This a hybrid role, with 40% being remote and 60% being in-person.