Job Description
The Recruitment Specialist will fill staff and volunteer vacancies by executing proactive recruitment strategies for open positions; utilizing innovative online tools, techniques, and traditional recruitment methods to identify qualified candidates; and building a network of like-minded, top-tier talent. This individual will provide management and coordination for various interview processes for East-West teams and opportunities, including support-raised and missionary roles, general funded roles, volunteer opportunities, and internships. Additionally, the Recruitment Specialist will build and maintain a strong knowledge of the hiring requirements for each position, overseas ministry locations, and East-West goals and initiatives. Throughout a candidate’s application process, this individual will conduct interviews, perform reference checks and leadership assessments to assess a candidate’s fit for the position, and work closely with the hiring manager and team to identify key responsibilities and characteristics of the ideal candidate. This position is responsible for playing the part to achieve the bigger mission of East-West and for ensuring that all recruitment efforts are clearly aligned with East-West vision, mission, values, Statement of Faith, and biblical principles.
A Day in the Life of the Recruitment Specialist
- Screening and Interviewing Activities
- Provide guidance and support to hiring managers as they seek to fill open positions.
- Screen employment candidate applications and resumes for open positions.
- Conduct phone, video, and in-person interviews with qualified candidates.
- Administer skills assessments and perform reference checks.
- Recruitment Activities
- Create and execute recruitment strategies for open positions.
- Attend local and domestic recruiting events to promote East-West.
- Proactively seek out candidates through various networking, online, and recruiting channels.
- Mission Coaching and Lead Follow-Up Activities
- Perform exploratory calls with prospective candidates.
- Utilize texting, email, phone calls, and in-person meetings to cultivate relationships.
Benefits
This full-time position is eligible for employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, health savings account, and life insurance packages. East-West also offers a 401(k) match, as well as paid vacation, paid sick time, paid time off for a mission trip, and an all-inclusive, organization-wide conference every four years.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, communication, or relevant field, highly preferred
- Three to four years minimum experience working in a similar role, preferred
- Two to three years of ministry/nonprofit experience, preferred
- Overseas missions experience, highly preferred
- Proven experience managing interview processes and leading hiring teams
- Knowledge of sourcing techniques on social media and professional websites, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed, etc.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized and detailed
- Flexibility to quickly respond to changing situations, reprioritizing work as necessary
- Ability to quickly earn the respect of potential candidates, university, seminary, and church leadership
- Ability to cooperate and work with Executive/Senior Leadership Team members
- Exhibits a servant-leader attitude
How To Apply
Questions? Email Chelsea at go@eastwest.org. To apply for the role, visit www.eastwest.org/operations.