Recruiter - Nonprofit

Location: Rosemont

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Arpana Davis Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $37 - $37 per hour A bit about us: 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. Specialties:
Disability Employment, Advocacy, and Workforce Inclusion Why join us? Jobot offers outstanding benefits for temporary consultants, including:
Medical/Dental/Vision Life/Accidental Death & Disability 401k Job Details 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.

This is NOT a traditional corporate recruiting role. The ideal candidate comes from a nonprofit, human services, or disability employment background, and brings a genuine passion for the mission. Position Details:

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 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 QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Background (Strongly Valued) 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) General Requirements 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 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Every placement made in this role represents a meaningful employment outcome for an individual with a disability. This recruiter serves as a…