Recruiter - Nonprofit

A nationally recognized nonprofit organization is seeking a Contract Recruiter based in the Chicago, IL area to support its growing Workforce Management team. This organization connects government and corporate customers to a broad network of nearly 700 nonprofit agencies that employ individuals with disabilities. Established in 1974, the organization is committed to increasing economic and social inclusion and advocating for a more accessible future of work.

This is a mission-driven environment where the work you do each day directly impacts employment outcomes for people with disabilities across the country. The team is collaborative, purpose-led, and actively building out its talent acquisition services.

Hybrid Schedule! The contract recruiter will play a central role in connecting job seekers with disabilities to employment opportunities across the organization's nonprofit partner network. This is a unique, relationship-driven role that blends talent acquisition with community outreach and human services coordination. The position sits within the Workforce Management function and reports to a Senior Workforce Management Partner.

Specialties:
Disability Employment, Advocacy, and Workforce Inclusion

• Title:
  
  Contract Recruiter – National Nonprofit Association
• Location:
  
  Chicago, IL – Hybrid (2 days/week in office)
• Schedule:
  
  Full time;
  Monday–Friday
• Contract:
  
  Open-ended with strong likelihood of extension

• Build and maintain referral relationships with nonprofit partners and community organizations to connect job seekers with disabilities to open roles
• Share job opportunities across the National Nonprofit Association network and encourage partner participation in candidate referral efforts
• Screen and interview candidates to assess qualifications, job fit, and support needs
• Support candidates through applications, interview preparation, and job search navigation, proactively removing barriers to employment
• Match qualified candidates to relevant opportunities, including Ability One roles, with hands‑on support through background checks and documentation
• Promote and support use of the organization's job board and related employment resources
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand hiring priorities, referral trends, and workforce needs
• Track recruiting activity, referrals, and outcomes to support reporting and continuous improvement
• Represent the organization's mission in a professional, collaborative, and service-oriented manner

• Experience in nonprofit human services, especially working directly with individuals with disabilities
• Past roles such as Direct Service Provider (DSP), Job Coach, Vocational Counselor, or Employment Specialist
• Strong understanding of intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism and Down syndrome
• Familiarity with supported employment, benefits navigation, and common employment barriers (e.g., transportation)

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 2 - 5 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, workforce development, or related field
• Experience supporting full‑cycle recruitment and candidate case management
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
  Excel experience preferred
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus

Every placement made in this role represents a meaningful employment outcome for an individual with a disability. This recruiter serves as a bridge between nonprofit partners, referral contacts, internal stakeholders, and job seekers in a coordinated hiring process that expands access to work for an underserved and talented segment of the workforce.

If you have spent your career in human services, disability employment, or community-based programs and are ready to bring that expertise into a talent acquisition role with real impact, this opportunity was built for you.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life/Accidental Death & Disability
• 401k

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