[Hiring] Outreach Recruiter @IES Communications

Role Description

IES is looking for a Talent & Community Outreach Recruiter to build our nontraditional talent pipeline — the candidates who don't show up through job postings alone. This role owns proactive outreach and relationship-building across military/veteran channels, trade and vocational schools, apprenticeship programs, and community talent sources, creating a steady pipeline of skilled, motivated candidates ahead of when we need them.

• Own proactive, outbound sourcing and outreach strategy to build pipelines ahead of hiring need, across technical and field roles.
• Build and maintain relationships with military transition offices, veteran service organizations, and DoD transition programs (e.g., SkillBridge) to create a consistent pipeline of transitioning military talent.
• Build and maintain relationships with trade schools, vocational/technical high schools, community colleges, and union apprenticeship programs (e.g., IBEW) to create a pipeline of trained, entry-level technical talent.
• Translate military occupational specialties (MOS/AFSC/NEC/Rate) and vocational/trade program credentials into equivalent role qualifications to identify candidates for technical and field roles.
• Source and engage veteran-specific platforms and networks (RecruitMilitary, Hire Heroes USA, Military.com, Hiring Our Heroes, VA channels) alongside trade school career centers and workforce development boards.
• Proactively source and engage passive candidates more broadly using LinkedIn, direct sourcing, networking, referrals, employee networks, and creative outreach methods.
• Leverage advanced and AI-enabled sourcing tools to identify and engage qualified talent across all outreach efforts.
• Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to understand upcoming staffing needs and build pipelines in advance of open reqs.
• Represent IES at recruiting events, career fairs, base transition events, trade school career days, apprenticeship program events, and other community/talent events.
• Build and nurture long-term talent communities and pipelines — not just active candidates, but future-hire relationships.
• Use applicant tracking systems (ATS), CRM tools, and recruiting software to manage candidates and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain compliance awareness around VEVRAA and other veteran hiring regulations where applicable.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Contribute to recruiting process improvements and other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of full-cycle recruiting or sourcing experience, with a strong emphasis on passive/outbound sourcing.
• Experience recruiting in a corporate/in-house environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with nontraditional talent pipelines — military/veteran, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, or workforce development organizations.
• Working knowledge of military rank structures and ability to translate MOS/occupational codes into civilian job requirements preferred.
• Familiarity with DoD transition programs, veteran hiring platforms, or trade/vocational education pathways.
• Expertise in traditional, advanced, and creative sourcing techniques across multiple talent communities.
• Ability to build and nurture both active and long-term nurture pipelines.
• Advanced experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS), including candidate pipeline management and reporting; iCIMS experience preferred.
• Strong relationship-building skills across candidates, external organizations (schools, unions, veteran orgs), and internal hiring teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously.
• Customer-focused mindset with urgency, accountability, and follow-through.
• Ability to travel to recruiting events, base transition events, trade school visits, and job fairs as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred; military service, veteran status, or trade/vocational background a strong plus.

Requirements

• Min: USD $75,000.00/Yr.
• Max: USD $85,000.00/Yr.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2-4.
• License Required: No.
• Minimum Education: None.

Benefits

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.
• Competitive Pay.
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match.
• Company Paid Time Off.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans.
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage.
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage.
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs.