National Recruiter

COMPENSATION: Hourly $25-$32 Based on Experience

BENEFITS: Comprehensive package: single/family health, vision, dental, 401(k) and more

The focus of this position is on recruiting. This involves working to bring quality candidates to the organization. The NACA Recruiter will be required to source candidates, screen applicants, schedule interviews, and oversee the entire hiring process. S/he would be a contributor in growing the organization by hiring solid and experienced professionals who will play a key role in the organization as we move forward and continue to grow. NACA’s recruiting activities will grow markedly as it launches multi-state initiatives focused on student debt, criminal justice, and economic justice issues.

NACA is looking for a very driven, motivated individual with a passion for promoting NACA’s mission and ongoing initiatives which requires the organization to be fully staffed with dedicated individuals. The ideal candidate is an energetic, experienced recruiter and detail-oriented professional with a background in talent acquisition.

NACA is the country’s largest HUD approved non-profit homeownership, housing counseling, and advocacy organization with more than three million Members and 47 offices nationwide. NACA has established a proven track record over three decades, not only earning respect for its operations but also becoming feared by predatory lenders. NACA’s reputation is built on being the most effective organization in the country at providing affordable homeownership.

Advocacy in Support of NACA’s Mission:

Employment with NACA requires ongoing participation in NACA’s advocacy, outreach, community organizing, and other activities as determined by NACA. Counselors need to support and actively promote the organization’s mission, tactics, and advocacy. Such participation in and support of NACA’s aggressive advocacy campaigns and other activities is important in advocating for economic justice and expanding NACA’s Best in America Mortgage and homeownership program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

A successful candidate will be responsible for recruitment including but not limited to:

• Manage and implement all recruiting tasks.
• Oversee the hiring process and make necessary modifications.
• Enlist job postings on forums to source new candidates such as newspapers, social media, advertising, etc.
• Source candidates for recruitment.
• Analyze job requirements and objectives before publishing the posting.
• Regularly update job descriptions and requirements.
• Ensure all the best recruiting equipment, software, and practices are being used in the process.
• Conduct interviews and tests of the applicants to filter them further and advance them to the next level relevant to their job posting.
• Collaborate with HR and management on the recruitment process.
• Present reports on recruitment and analyze the status of recruitment practices regularly to the team and management.
• Network and build contacts to source candidates for current and future positions.

TIME DEMANDS:

The Recruiter must be able to meet the demands of the job that consists of 40+ hours a week. This is a demanding position requiring dedication and the willingness and ability to work flexible hours depending on the flows of demand at a particular moment or season.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

NACA seeks leaders with a positive and open attitude, a strong work ethic, and relentless commitment to success with attention to detail and ability to meet aggressive deadlines and ambitious goals. S/he is expected to have a high level of core competencies and skills included in one’s personal characteristics and professional experiences in the following areas: communication, organizational skills, professionalism, customer service, time management, positive leadership, computer skills, and being mission-driven.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Training and certifications that demonstrate important knowledge and credentials – Preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

While all the below experiences and skills are not required, the extent to which a candidate has them will strengthen the application.

• Experience as a talent acquisition and recruiter.
• Experience with grassroots and boots-on-the-ground recruiting.
• Extensive contacts and solid working relationships with local recruiting agencies.
• Extensive contacts and solid working relationships with community organizations and local newspapers, and local radio.
• Experience in navigating various online resources to acquire new talent.
• Knowledge of all online recruiting resources.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to create tailored messaging to different audiences.
• Willingness to think entrepreneurially and creatively.
• Background in the mortgage industry and/or non-profit helpful, but not required.
• Ability to write and speak languages other than English, particularly Spanish, is a plus.

NACA is an equal opportunity employer. Minority and bilingual individuals, particularly those who speak and write in Spanish, as well as second chance applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. To follow-up and for inquiries regarding this and other positions contact NACA’s HR Department at (emailprotected) or call 617-250-6222.

This job description is solely for descriptive purposes with NACA reserving the right to make unilateral changes to this job description including the compensation for all staff or on an individual basis. This does not constitute a contract for employment. Nothing herein shall limit NACA in its sole discretion from terminating an employee for any reason or no reason with employment on an “at-will” basis.