Evergreen Goodwill is hiring: Recruiting Manager in Snohomish

Admin Building, 700 Dearborn Place S, Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Job Title: Recruiting Manager

Salary Range: $ 85,000-95,000

FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

Location: Administration - Hybrid

About the Position

The Manager of Recruiting will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to attract and hire mission-driven professionals. The ideal candidate is an experienced, highly motivated, and goal-oriented professional with a passion for social change and a deep understanding of the unique landscape of nonprofit hiring. This role requires a strategic mindset to build a diverse and qualified talent pipeline that reflects our organizational values and supports our mission.

Who you are

You are a forward-thinker with gr owth mindset . You approach challenges with optimism and curiosity, seeing them as opportunities to spark meaningful change. You are adept at gaining trust in the community, engage in creative and strategic thinking with the People & Culture Leadership Team, and earn the trust and respect of staff.

You have a keen ability to identify organizational needs and provide practical solutions that enhance both employee experience and organizational performance. You embrace technology and use data to drive action.

You believe that people are our most important asset and champion a culture where every employee feels ownership of their work, supported in their growth, and empowered to embrace change and technology. You are a culture-builder and change-maker , dedicated to cultivating an environment where optimism, accountability, and adaptability thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment Strategy and Leadership
• Develop and implement an innovative, full-cycle recruitment strategy that builds a high-quality and diverse talent pipeline.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic partner to hiring managers on recruitment best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Manage and mentor a recruiting team, providing guidance and support to optimize search methodologies.
• Sourcing and Candidate Experience
• Employ creative and strategic sourcing methods, including leveraging professional networks, mission-aligned job boards (e.g., Idealist), and community partnerships to find both passive and active candidates.
• Enhance the overall candidate experience, from initial outreach to the final offer, ensuring a fair, inclusive, and positive process.
• Oversee the management of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to maintain accurate candidate data and track recruitment metrics.
• Collaboration and Employer Branding
• Collaborate with department heads to create appropriate job postings and understand specific hiring needs. Serve as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert for hiring managers, helping them define position requirements and create effective recruitment plans.
• Work with leadership and program teams to forecast staffing needs and ensure recruitment efforts are aligned with organizational growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with external recruitment partners and professional networks that support the organization's hiring needs and DEI values.
• Cultivate a strong and authentic employer brand that highlights the organization's impact and unique value proposition to attract mission-driven individuals.
• Lead or coordinate recruitment events, such as career fairs and professional networking events, to increase visibility and brand awareness.
• Compliance and Analysis
• Ensure a seamless and welcoming onboarding process for new hires.
• Ensure the recruitment process is fair, consistent, and legally compliant with all federal and state regulations.
• Track and report recruitment metrics, such as time-to-hire, source of hire, and diversity statistics, to provide insights to leadership.
• Analyze recruitment data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date on talent acquisition trends, best practices, and relevant labor laws and regulations.
• Ensure all recruitment activities and hiring practices comply with relevant labor laws and internal policies.
• Team Management
• Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of Recruiting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between the People & Culture team and other departments to ensure a consistent new employee experience and alignment with broader business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Nonprofit management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Recruiting experience, with at least 2 years in a management or senior-level role.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting for a wide variety of roles, from entry-level positions to specialized and senior-level staff.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruiting software.
• Experience using various sourcing techniques, including job boards, social media, and professional networks.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with the highest level of integrity.
• Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization is highly preferred.
• A Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or SHRM-CP certification is preferred.

Everyone Is Welcome

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage

100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)

Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan

Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program

Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time

Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave

Employee referral bonus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Job Training

EEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of r ace, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate .

Admin Building, 700 Dearborn Place S, Seattle, Washington, United States of America