Recruiter I (2271)

BakerRipley is one of the largest nonprofits in Texas, impacting the lives of more than 500,000 people annually through community development work. The Recruiter I connects job seekers with entry-level employment opportunities, builds partnerships with employers, and promotes work readiness to improve labor force participation.

What you'll do:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with employers that regularly hire for entry-level positions
• Collaborate with career office staff to identify job-ready customers and support placement efforts
• Conduct frequent hiring events, employer spotlights, and recruitment days in career offices and community locations
• Promote wraparound services (e.g., child care, transportation, financial aid) to support successful employment outcomes
• Assist customers in navigating applications and preparing for interviews with practical coaching and basic skills assessments
• Monitor job market trends and communicate real-time entry-level labor demands to internal teams
• Document job matches and placements in case management systems; ensure performance measures are met or exceeded
• Provide targeted outreach to historically underserved populations and ensure equitable access to employment
• Source candidates who can clearly communicate their qualifications, understand what the job entails, and are ready to work
• Perform employer site visits as needed
• Contact potential job candidates with details about the job opening and ask a variety of targeted questions to determine if the candidate is a good fit for the role and the company
• Use communication skills to identify candidates that demonstrate traits such as punctuality, reliability, dedication, collaboration, and a willingness to acquire new skills and perform non-standard duties as needed

What they're looking for:

• Bachelors Deg. or Equivalent Experience
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with employers that regularly hire for entry-level positions
• Collaborate with career office staff to identify job-ready customers and support placement efforts
• Conduct frequent hiring events, employer spotlights, and recruitment days in career offices and community locations
• Promote wraparound services (e.g., child care, transportation, financial aid) to support successful employment outcomes
• Assist customers in navigating applications and preparing for interviews with practical coaching and basic skills assessments
• Monitor job market trends and communicate real-time entry-level labor demands to internal teams
• Document job matches and placements in case management systems; ensure performance measures are met or exceeded
• Provide targeted outreach to historically underserved populations and ensure equitable access to employment
• Source candidates who can clearly communicate their qualifications, understand what the job entails, and are ready to work
• Perform employer site visits as needed
• Contact potential job candidates with details about the job opening and ask a variety of targeted questions to determine if the candidate is a good fit for the role and the company