Senior Recruitment Coordinator, Youth Programs

Spark the Journey

Senior Recruitment Coordinator leading recruitment for mentorship programs at a nonprofit. Building community and engaging with mentors, students, and partners in a hybrid environment.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will lead and strengthen Spark’s mentor recruitment pipeline by: Conducting mentor interviews, coordinating onboarding steps, and supporting orientations to ensure a positive candidate experience
Planning and supporting recruitment events, information sessions, and outreach efforts to grow mentor engagement
Maintaining accurate recruitment and pipeline data in Salesforce or similar systems while keeping listings and communications updated
Building collaborative relationships with internal teams and community partners to support recruitment goals, mentor matching to reach growth goals, and process improvements based on recruitment trends
You will help create meaningful experiences that keep our community engaged and connected by: Planning, coordinating, and attending recruitment, recognition, and community-building events
Managing event logistics including materials, communications, attendance tracking, and follow-up
Supporting evening and weekend events as needed
You’ll help ensure our processes remain organized, equitable, and people-centered by: Reviewing and processing student applications accurately and efficiently
Tracking applicants and guardians through each stage of the admissions process
Ensuring communications are timely, professional, and welcoming
Partnering with Programs and Data teams to maintain accurate records and support equitable practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate’s degree considered with relevant experience
2+ years of experience in recruitment, admissions, youth programs, community engagement, or a related field
Strong organizational and communication skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proven experience in event coordination, with strong facilitation and presentation skills and the ability to engage diverse audiences
Skilled in conducting one-on-one interviews and handling sensitive information with empathy, professionalism, and confidentiality
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to establish trust across diverse stakeholders
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship
Must pass a criminal background check.
Experience working with low-income youth and/or students facing barriers to college completion strongly preferred
Experience with data management and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with Flexible Spending Account options, effective the first day of the month following employment
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching of 3%
Life and disability insurance with premiums fully funded by Spark
15 days of paid vacation in each of the first two years; 20 days in subsequent years
Office closed on national and state holidays and between December 24-January 1
Flexible teleworking policies in response to employee needs

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Hard Skills & Tools

recruitmentadmissionsevent coordinationdata managementinterviewingpresentation skillsfacilitationCRM systemsMicrosoft Office

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsrelationship-buildingempathyprofessionalismconfidentialitytrust establishmentmulti-priority management