Recruiter, Recruiter ​/ Talent Acquisition

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. transforms the lives of people who are blind, Deaf Blind, and blind with other disabilities. Through employment opportunities, we are a catalyst for empowerment. We foster self-confidence and instill a life changing affirmation that independence is possible. From our expertise in cutting-edge technology to our understanding of mobility, we help people who are blind and Deaf Blind live fulfilling lives.

We believe everyone, no matter their vision abilities, deserves to experience the power of employment. Our goal for each person we reach is to ignite a fire of determination that is centered on the reality that blindness doesn’t define who you are or how you choose to live.

We are currently seeking a person who identifies strongly with our mission and core values to join our team as (in-house) Recruiter. The ideal candidate for this role will have at least 1-2 years full-cycle recruiting experience as an in-house recruiter. If you are a person with high energy who is tech savvy, highly innovative, with the ability to adapt and thrive in a changing environment, we would like to learn more about you.

Please Note:

This is a remote position open to candidates residing and working in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, DC, GA, IN, MD, MI, MO, NV, SC, TX, VA, and WA.

Purpose:

The Recruiter manages full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions while delivering an excellent experience to candidates and internal partners while serving as a champion of The Lighthouse mission. This role is well suited for a recruiting professional with established in-house recruiting experience who is ready to take ownership of recruiting activities, deepen their expertise, and grow within a mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities:
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions, including intake, sourcing, applicant review, screening interviews, interview coordination, selection support, offers, and pre-employment activities.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, workforce needs, candidate profiles, and recruiting priorities.
• Working closely with the Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition, execute creative sourcing and outreach strategies through job boards, professional networks, social media, community partnerships, referrals, and other appropriate channels.
• Conduct candidate screening interviews by telephone, video, and other appropriate methods, assessing qualifications against established position requirements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for candidate inquiries, independently managing recruiting-related telephone calls and emails and providing timely, professional responses.
• Manage multiple recruiting priorities and candidate processes simultaneously in a complex, regulated environment, demonstrating a strong sense of urgency without sacrificing quality, accuracy, or service.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate documentation and dispositioning within the Applicant Tracking System.
• Assist in building relationships and talent pipelines through candidates, community partners, referral sources, job fairs, recruiting events, and outreach activities.
• Support The Lighthouse's mission-focused hiring initiatives, including outreach designed to expand employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired.
• Track recruiting activity and metrics and identify practical opportunities to improve sourcing, outreach, candidate engagement, and recruiting processes.
• Champion and support The Lighthouse mission.
• Stay informed about recruiting trends, sourcing practices, labor-market conditions, and talent acquisition best practices.
• Travel occasionally; this may include day or overnight travel.
• Perform other duties as…