Our mission is to provide best-in-class, immersive summer college enrichment experiences that perfectly balance curriculums curated by top tier universities in diverse fields of study, with opportunities for students to have fun, travel and explore new places with new friends. 

We support students in their mission to deepen their knowledge of their academic passion and foster college-ready confidence through hands-on learning experiences in their preferred field of study. We are the industry trailblazers, applying nearly sixty years of learning, refinement and relationship building into what we do each day.  

Simply put, our team is obsessed with summer and determined to help our students excel, building lifelong skills, embracing intellectual curiosity, innovation, and a love of learning. Our team members make a significant impact in the lives of students, and we take great pride in supporting them in every step of the journey – we roll up our sleeves and do what it takes to deliver the very best summer ever!

As a Seasonal Recruiter, you will work with our team on a full-cycle recruiting process for our summer staff, focusing on Resident Counselor positions. Your role will be crucial in energizing and inspiring candidates about Summer Discovery while setting clear and accurate expectations for their summer experience. This position is a 6 month temporary position with the potential to extend.

Essential Functions:

• Recruitment Management: Oversee the entire recruitment process with your pool of candidates, from sourcing and screening to shortlisting and interviewing candidates in high volume.
• Strategic Recruitment: Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies, utilizing social media, direct outreach, partnerships, and other creative sourcing methods to attract top talent.
• Collaborative Hiring: Partner with Staffing Team to understand position requirements and successfully fill vacancies.
• Candidate Evaluation: Perform reference investigations, and competency assessments to ensure the best fit for the role.
• Candidate Engagement: Manage communication with a diverse pool of candidates, ensuring a positive and informative experience throughout the hiring process.
• Reporting & Analytics: Track recruitment metrics and prepare comprehensive reports for weekly meetings.
• Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality of applicant and staff information.
• Task Management: Allocate approximately 70% of your time to outbound calls, candidate screening, and interviews, and 30% to onboarding, administrative tasks, reporting, and internal meetings.

Core Competencies:

• Interview Expertise: Adept at conducting a variety of interview types, including structured, competency-based, and behavior-based, with a strong ability to evaluate and identify the best candidates for each role.
• Selection Processes: Extensive hands-on experience with video and phone interviews, coupled with thorough reference checking to ensure a comprehensive and accurate candidate assessment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), leveraging these tools to streamline recruitment and maintain organized records.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, enabling clear and persuasive interactions with candidates and hiring managers, and effectively conveying job expectations and company values.
• Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to evolving situations, maintaining composure and effectiveness in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Productivity: Highly self-motivated and efficient, consistently achieving high productivity levels and delivering results in a dynamic and challenging work setting.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a recruiter or in a similar HR role, with a demonstrated track record in full-cycle recruitment.

• Proven ability to manage the entire recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring candidates.
• Experience in high-volume recruiting in academics is preferred.
• Experience with various recruiting methods and tools, such as job boards, social media, and networking.
• Ability to work 30 hours per week 9-5 (EST)

$25- $30/hr

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check

Summer Discovery embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.