Talent Acquisition Coordinator
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing competing schedules, prioritizing tasks, and supporting hiring managers and candidates with a warm, professional and engaging approach.
Our Mission (What We Do): World Central Kitchen (WCK) is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. This role requires a sincere commitment to WCK’s mission, please join our passionate team and truly help make a difference in the world!
Location (Where You Are): This position will report to the Director, Talent Acquisition and will be based in Washington DC, with 2-3 days on-site per week. This is a non exempt role.
Responsibilities (What You Do): As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing support throughout the hiring process, from scheduling interviews to coordinating candidate communications. You will play a key role in ensuring an efficient and positive experience for candidates and hiring managers alike, ensuring that every participant has a seamless and positive experience from start to finish.
- Scheduling and Coordination: Manage interview scheduling for candidates, ensuring alignment between candidates, hiring managers, and interviewers.
- Candidate Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for candidates, providing timely updates on the status of their application, interview process, and feedback.
- Job Postings: Assist in posting job openings on various job boards, social media platforms, and WCK careers page.
- Interview Preparation: Assist in preparing interview schedules, interview materials, and candidate profiles for hiring managers.
- Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive candidate experience by guiding them through the process and addressing any concerns.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of interview schedules, feedback, and candidate communications in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Onboarding Support: Assist with pre-employment screenings, background checks, and new hire documentation.
- Administrative Support: Handle administrative tasks such as updating recruitment-related reports, tracking job offers, and assisting with recruitment events.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the HR and Talent Acquisition team to support team initiatives, improve processes, and share best practices
- Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
- 1-2 years of experience in recruiting or HR support in an administrative capacity.
- Fluency in another language besides English. Fluent Spanish and/or Arabic speakers are highly preferred.
- Proven track record of managing complex schedules and multitasking with attention to detail.
- Tech proficiency is highly desired, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, Dropbox, Workable, BambooHR and ability to navigate multiple software platforms at once. Awareness of the latest recruiting technologies and always eager to learn new tools.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and empathy to build positive relationships, ensuring effective communication and trust for smooth collaboration in diverse environments.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Alignment with the mission and values of WCK.
- Must have U.S. valid work authorization.
Preferred candidates will have fluency in another language and have international recruiting experience.
Application & Cover Letter
This application requires a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and in working for WCK. Applications without a letter will not be considered.
References and Background Checks
To help ensure the safety of our communities and our teams, our selection process will include reference and background checks, subject to any legal or regulatory requirements.
Equal Opportunity
WCK is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity and to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment at this time.
E-Verify
For US based employment, WCK participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.Please view the E-Verify posters here with important information.
Para empleados en los EEUU, WCK participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9.Haz clic aquí para ver los carteles de E-Verify con información importante.
No recruiters or agencies, please.
Benefits
WCK offers competitive compensation and great benefits including:
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their dependents within 30 days
- 403(b) retirement account with 50% match up to 8% of employee salary deferrals within 30 days
- 100% employer-sponsored group life and disability insurance within 30 days
- Responsible Paid Time Off policy
Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity and innovation.
Global Impact: Your work will have a direct impact on building a diverse and talented global team.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
Dynamic Team: Work with a supportive and enthusiastic team that values collaboration and fun.
If you’re ready to bring your unique talents to a role that’s as challenging as it is rewarding, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s build the future of World Central Kitchen together!
WCK is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Join us in being a part of WCK's global talent journey!