The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a Coordinator, Recruitment committed to supporting social justice!

Reporting the Manager, Recruitment. The Coordinator is organized and dependable with experience supporting campus recruiting events and engagement initiatives. Have strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to manage logistics, assist stakeholders, and contribute to delivering engaging and efficient recruiting experiences.

Who You Are

Organized and dependable. One key attribute is strong organizational ability. Recruiting events involve many moving parts—booth assignments, registration systems, schedules, vendor coordination, accessibility needs, and last-minute changes. A good coordinator keeps all of this structured without letting details slip, especially as the event date approaches and pressure increases.

Effective Communicator. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally to student candidates, Career Services staff and various stake holders.

Collaborative. Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently across the Center , Career Services and with stake holders.

Adaptive. The ability to stay calm under pressure and adjusts plans quickly without disrupting the overall experience.

Personable. Ability to interact with students, Career Services, and various stake holders.

Detailed – Driven. Skilled in maintaining a high degree of organizational skills with an astute focus on consistency, accuracy and attention to detail.

Versatile. Can navigate the dynamics of managing multiple projects and meeting the various deadlines, while working autonomously and taking initiative.

Mission, Vision & Values Alignment. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC mission, vision and values.

What You'll Do

Post open job announcements on internal and external job boards as well as social media outlets.

Pre-screen job applicants, perform reference checks and coordinator in person interviews.

Assist with interview scheduling, conducting of preliminary screens, and arranging travel.

Participate in and plan recruitment and engagement events.

Produce clear, strong, and compelling communications to attract prospects (i.e., job positions, newsletters, emails, social media outreach, and other forms of content).

Assist in the development of Student Program resources.

Update and manage recruitment databases for accuracy.

Ship and order all recruitment swag.

Perform other duties assigned.

Uphold our JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners that can deliver genuine, authentic and impactful work while ensuring their contributions are directed towards the shared mission, vision and values of the center and department’s goals.

Minimum Qualifications

We are committed to equitable hiring practices, therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

• At least three (3) year of experience coordinating events, travel and managing a team calendar; Experience coordinating career fairs and or student events preferred;
• Experience submitting and tracking expenses. Technically proficient in a variety of software, to include Microsoft Office products, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and HR information systems; and
• High School Diploma or GED.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an non-exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $63,680.00 ($30.61 hourly) annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

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Where & How You'll Work 

•  Local Remote: Will work remotely, but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
• This position will report to the Manager, Recruitment.

Other Special Considerations 

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.