Operations Recruitment Specialist

As an Operations Recruitment Specialist
, you are responsible for seeking and identifying highly skilled maritime and operational professionals to join the bold mission of Mercy Ships. You are an advocate for the candidate, a consultant to the Staffing team, and a champion of our mission and values. You will design and implement innovative sourcing strategies and actively recruit maritime and operational talent to ensure the organization can meet its goals.

** Annual compensation range for this position is $55,

Annual compensation range listed is for U.S. hires only. Actual compensation may vary dependent upon location of hire.

This is a full time, hybrid position that requires 3 days/week in office at our office in Lindale, Texas. This role also requires domestic and international travel.

• Build and evaluate applicant sources by researching and developing relationships with professional associations, trade schools, organizations, etc.; provide information regarding Mercy Ships opportunities, establish partnerships, make presentations, and maintain rapport.
• Develop an extensive network of potential candidates asan organized talent pool from alumni, past candidates,current leads, Talent Community, staff/crew referrals,industry contacts, hiring sites (e.g., Linked In, Indeed,Idealist), etc.
• Actively source passive candidates, utilizing online toolsand search resources, cold calls, etc.
• Coordinate and implement seed-planting initiatives through career centers, churches, academic departments, and specialty networks.
• Research advertising venues, develop effective ads andjob postings, place advertisements accordingly, and monitor effectiveness.
• Research and recommend lead sources to expand the network (e.g., buying leads, identifying partnerships and advertising opportunities, etc.).
• Develop comprehensive resources to inform sourcing strategy - role requirements, internal/talent requirements,personas and demographics, etc.
• Ensure a high-touch, positive candidate experience utilizing the organization's unique Talent Value Proposition
• Coach and develop team members. Attend regular 1:1 meetings with each direct report. Administer progressive discipline policy as needed
• Participate in and promote webinars and other recruitment fucntions/activities
• Identify, investigate, and propose new strategic sourcing avenues and events with high ROI for the organization
• Maintain current knowledge of Mercy Ships’ departments, policies, and procedures in regard to minimum commitments, volunteering requirements, and position requirements
• .Establish, cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their talent needs within the context of the organizational mission; and translate the information into effective hiring strategies.
• Produce regular and thorough activity reports and metrics to stakeholders; utilizing data to prioritize sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with the global recruitment team; share best practices and networks.
• Collaborate with the Talent Brand team on sourcing and event initiatives to ensure a high level of branding and professional content.
• Contribute to annual recruiting budget; adhere to and maintain documentation for the current budget.
• Stay abreast with sourcing and relevant industry advancements by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and/or participating in professional organizations, understanding the trends and issues pertinent to the industry, volunteerism, etc.
• Some overnight travel will be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Supportive of the Mercy Ships mission, vision, and committed to its core values.
• Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively…