Recruiter/Program Specialist

ABOUT NEW SOLUTIONS
Selected as the #1 "Best Nonprofit to Work for" in 2025 by The NonProfit Times, NEW Solutions helps federal government agencies to accomplish their mission by providing skilled and experienced workers in professional, administrative, technical and scientific positions.

JOB SUMMARY

Services Agency (National Resource Conservation Service - NRCS) clients by recruiting highly qualified enrollees.  Provides support for program management and administration, working with internal Staff, Agency Monitors, and Coordinators; provides advice and assistance to the enrollees (program participants). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES    

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates through job boards, professional networks, referrals, professional associations, career events, outreach campaigns, and other recruitment channels.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and anticipated vacancies, with a focus on hard-to-fill and recurring positions.
• Conduct targeted candidate outreach and maintain professional relationships with prospective applicants.
• Coordinate recruitment outreach and marketing activities, including career fairs, professional events, community outreach, partnerships, and promotional initiatives to increase awareness of opportunities and expand candidate pipelines.
• Leverage and evaluate AI-assisted sourcing and recruitment tools to identify talent, enhance outreach, expand candidate pools, and improve candidate engagement.
• Guide and support client agency leaders and staff throughout the hiring and enrollment life cycle, including position description development, job requisitions, recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
• Coordinate recruitment and selection activities, including interview scheduling, reference checks, and candidate placement.
• Manage the onboarding process for selected candidates, including electronic enrollment packets, background investigation timelines, Enrollee Management System (EMS) data entry, and Enrollee and Monitor orientations.
• Maintain accurate detail and timely Enrollee records, including personnel files, action forms, position history files, EMS records, and other required systems.
• Guide Enrollees, Monitors, and Agency staff regarding human resource policies, procedures, benefits, payroll, e-timesheets, training, travel, and other program-related matters.
• Respond to inquiries and provide initial guidance regarding Enrollee performance and workplace issues, coordinating with Agency staff, Monitors, and appropriate internal personnel as needed.
• Plan and facilitate Monitor meetings, refresher sessions, program updates, and feedback sessions with client agencies.
• Coordinate and participate in Enrollee and Agency training and informational events.
• Coordinate Workers’ Compensation reporting with the Benefits Unit.
• Participate in organizational program teams and working groups, and prepare reports, narratives, and other communications as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of recruitment, sourcing, selection, onboarding, and HR practices, including benefits, payroll, and employee relations.
• Skill in recruitment strategies such as pipeline development, targeted outreach, networking, and recruitment marketing, especially for hard-to-fill and recurring positions.
• Skill in using recruitment technology, sourcing tools, and AI-assisted tools to find and engage qualified candidates.
• Ability to build strong relationships with candidates, Enrollees, Monitors, Agency staff, and other stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills, along with the ability to run meetings, trainings, and recruitment events.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential personnel matters, with accurate recordkeeping and policy compliance.
• Ability to solve problems, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines, both on a team and with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn records-management systems.
• Experience in government sectors preferred.
• Willingness to travel to job fairs, conferences, staff meetings, and other events.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 - 4 Years

Education and experience requirements may be substituted on a year-for-year basis by relevant, demonstrated, progressive, and directly related education/work experience.  

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: Aligned with industry standards and based on experience and qualifications
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with employer contributions.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with the company matching to help you build financial security.
• Paid Time Off: Inclusive of vacation days, sick leave, holidays, and personal days
• Continuous Learning: Opportunities for professional growth via an extensive Learning Management System
• Wellness Support: Employee assistance programs and resources to promote work-life balance

We are committed to providing benefits that support your overall health, financial stability, and career development.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical requirements include the dexterity to reach, stand, climb, move, finger keyboards, lift light loads, and the ability to also function in a stationary position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form.  It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment.