Recruiting Coordinator, NASS Program

Recruiting Coordinator

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking three Recruiting Coordinators who are passionate about American agriculture to join its National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) team.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Human Resources, these positions will work within NASDA's NASS program to support the full-cycle recruitment of part-time employees across the United States. This position will partner with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, manage candidate communications, facilitate onboarding, and build recruitment pipelines.

The ideal candidate has experience recruiting high volumes of part-time or seasonal employees, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and understands the unique workforce needs of the U.S. agricultural industry. This position plays a key role in helping NASDA attract and retain talented professionals who support America's farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. This is a fully remote position. There are 3 openings.

NASDA employees earn a competitive salary and enjoy an excellent work culture at an organization with exceptional perks, including a flexible schedule and an incredible mission.

ABOUT NASDA

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the state departments of agriculture. NASDA enhances American food and agriculture communities through policy, partnerships, and public engagement.

We recognize that to achieve our goals, we need employees who are as passionate about agriculture as we are. We strive to create a positive work environment that our employees can be proud of and where they can build their careers.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for part-time positions, partnering with hiring managers to attract, hire, and onboard qualified candidates in a timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communications, support onboarding activities, and applicant tracking while ensuring compliance with employment laws and organizational policies.
• Maintain recruitment records and prepare hiring reports.
• Support outreach initiatives to strengthen talent pipelines, including collaboration with 2- and 4-year colleges and agricultural organizations.
• Participate in trainings with colleagues sharing best practices in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent years' experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, talent acquisition, or human resources.
• Experience coordinating high-volume recruitment, supporting the hiring of part-time, temporary, seasonal, remote and field-based employees.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple job requisitions and coordinate high-volume interviews across hiring managers and candidates.
• Experience coordinating virtual interviews, onboarding, and remote hiring processes.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS systems, and recruiting technologies. Strong preference for those with experience in iSolved, iHire, and Handshake.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive candidate information.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Working knowledge of the U.S. agricultural industry, agricultural workforce, or organizations serving farmers, ranchers, or rural communities.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel to attend company meetings and events as needed.
• Experience recruiting candidates across multiple states and time zones.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Applications will be accepted until Sunday, November 22nd at 11:59 PM ET
• Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis throughout early December 
• Anticipated start date is Monday, January 11th

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time (40 hours/week), exempt remote position. Working hours are generally Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm local time. Some weekend work may be required.

BENEFITS

• PTO for vacation, sick leave, and volunteer hours
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development
• 401k - 100% match up to 4%

SALARY

The hiring range is $55,000 - 65,000 annually, based on experience.

We understand that your time is valuable, so we have a rapid and easy application process. Please complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application and attach your cover letter and resume to your application.

Applications without a cover letter and resume will not be considered. If you have issues attaching your cover letter to the application, please email it to careers@nasda.org. We look forward to meeting you!

NASDA does not discriminate in employment practices or programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

You will have to pass a background check