Temporary Part-Time Recruiting Coordinator

Description

About GRID Alternatives

GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; clean mobility options; workforce training and service-learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy.

Our Vision: a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone. 

Our Mission: to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.

What it's like to work at GRID…

At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members. 

Summary of the role:

We are looking for a Recruiting Coordinator to support a smooth, organized, and positive hiring process for candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams. This role is responsible for coordinating interviews, managing recruiting logistics, maintaining accurate candidate records, and helping ensure an excellent candidate experience from first contact through offer stage.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is a part-time (25-36 hours per week), temporary (3-4 month) assignment, remote within the west coast of the United States, preferably in Southern California

What you will be doing (essential responsibilities):

• Scheduling interviews and managing recruiting logistics
• Communicating with candidates and internal stakeholders- hiring managers, human resources 
• Maintaining accurate candidate information in the Applicant Tracking System: Paylocity
• Coordinating interview panels, debriefs, and feedback collection
• Supporting job postings, offer logistics, and recruiting events
• Handling hiring manager requests for job descriptions, information, compensation and job posting
• Update job posting templates in Paylocity (Applicant Tracking System)  
• Coordinate candidate reference checks
• Assist recruiting process with sourcing and resume distribution.
• Provide administrative support and handle the flow of candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Liaison with HR Generalist to provide seamless transition to onboarding
• Participate in HR department meetings and assist in writing job postings and employment ads
• Identifying opportunities to improve recruiting coordination processes
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Requirements

Your areas of knowledge and expertise...

• Minimum 2 years of experience in recruiting coordination, human resources, administrative support, or operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple calendars, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems- specifically Paylocity, scheduling tools- Google Calendar, Calendly across multiple time zones
•  Experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively with candidates, recruiters, interviewers, and human resources
• Professional, polished, and service-oriented approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality (i.e. compensation, job offers, promotions, etc.). 
• Ability to adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt well to change.
• High School Diploma or GED required.  

Preferred qualifications

• Interest in recruiting operations, candidate experience, or talent programs
• Bilingual in Spanish, a plus.

Benefits and how we take care of you

Compensation:

The compensation range for this parttime temporary position is $24-$28 per hour. The base pay that will actually be offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity. 

Where you will sit & the places you may go…

The ideal candidate will sit preferably in the Southern California or on the west coast area (PST) of the United States. This position may require up to 10% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects such as org-wide celebrations, team building exercises, etc. Availability to work nights and weekends may very rarely be required. GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and/or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use. In this instance, applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.   

Important to note for California applicants:

**Hired CA candidates must be able to pass a screening for drugs that are illegal in the state of California, including: amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, and PCP.

Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability:

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: RECRUITING@GRIDALTERNATIVES.ORG 

Ready to Apply?

Submit a resume describing your interest. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted.   

GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Because we value EID at GRID Alternatives, we encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications. Every member of GRID Alternatives must be dedicated to participating in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.