This position represents LAUNCH internally and externally in a positive and professional manner. Sourcing Specialist responsibilities include using various channels to look for potential candidates, contacting passive candidates and building talent pipelines for future hiring needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Interact with potential candidates on social media and professional networks (e.g. Zip Recruiter, Indeed, JSFirm, Career Builder)
• Craft and send recruiting emails
• Coordinate with hiring managers to determine position requirements
• Post and adverise all open positions.
• Identify qualified candidate profiles using various sourcing techniques (e.g. Boolean search)
• Develop talent pipelines for future hiring needs
• Measure conversion rates, including numbers of passive candidates who turn into applicants, get invited to interviews, get offers and get hired
• Ask for referrals from current employees and external networks
• Promote our employer brand online and offline
• Maintain candidate databases (e.g. via our Applicant Tracking System)
• Communicate with past applicants regarding new job opportunities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Proven work experience as a Talent Sourcer or similar role
• Hands-on experience with sourcing techniques (e.g. recruiting on social platforms and crafting Boolean search strings)
• Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) and Candidate Management Systems (CMSs)
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to positively present our company and open roles to potential candidates
• Effective time-management abilitiesStrong ability to build rapport for both internal staff and clients /customers
• Ability to maintain high-quality work and meet strict deadlines
• Strong technical skills; proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to adhere to LAUNCH’s Mission and Values

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met in a regular work day by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must be 21 years of age
2. Must be able to work independently
3. Associates degree preferred