Recruiter III

Overview

Baker Ripley is one of Texas’ largest and longest serving nonprofit organizations, dedicated for over 115 years to strengthening neighborhoods and expanding opportunities for hardworking families through education, workforce programs, community centers, and essential services. Based in Houston with impact across the state, Baker Ripley partners with Workforce Solutions, the public workforce system for Texas, to deliver programs such as SNAP Employment & Training (SNAP E&T), providing job search support, training opportunities, and career guidance.

Together, they help thousands of residents overcome employment barriers, improve job readiness, and access pathways to long term economic stability.

The Recruiter III connects job seekers with immediate employment opportunities and occupations across the Gulf Coast region. This position builds partnerships with employers offering positions in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare, IT, energy, and logistics with a focus on mid-career to senior professional and technical roles. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong industry knowledge, and a consultative approach to solving workforce challenges for regional employers.

The Recruiter works within the Workforce Solutions system to streamline job matching, promote work readiness, and improve labor force participation.

• Serve as a talent advisor to employers hiring for mid-to-high skill positions requiring little to moderate duration industry-specific experience; develop customized recruitment strategies aligned with industry needs
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with employers that regularly hire for entry level positions
• Collaborate with career office staff to identify job-ready customers and support placement efforts
• Conduct frequent hiring events, employer spotlights, and recruitment days in career offices and community locations
• Promote wraparound services (e.g., childcare, transportation, financial aid) to support successful employment outcomes
• Assist customers in navigating applications and preparing for interviews with practical coaching and basic skills assessments
• Monitor job market trends and communicate real-time entry-level labor demands to internal teams
• Document job matches and placements in case management systems; ensure performance measures are met or exceeded

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.