[Hiring] Recruiting Coordinator @National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

Role Description

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking three Recruiting Coordinators who are passionate about American agriculture to join its National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) team. Reporting to the Associate Director, Human Resources, these positions will work within NASDA's NASS program to support the full-cycle recruitment of part-time employees across the United States.

• Partner with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, manage candidate communications, facilitate onboarding, and build recruitment pipelines.
• Experience recruiting high volumes of part-time or seasonal employees.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and understand the unique workforce needs of the U.S. agricultural industry.
• Play a key role in helping NASDA attract and retain talented professionals who support America's farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
• This is a fully remote position. There are 3 openings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent years' experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, talent acquisition, or human resources.
• Experience coordinating high-volume recruitment, supporting the hiring of part-time, temporary, seasonal, remote, and field-based employees.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple job requisitions and coordinate high-volume interviews across hiring managers and candidates.
• Experience coordinating virtual interviews, onboarding, and remote hiring processes.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS systems, and recruiting technologies. Strong preference for those with experience in iSolved, iHire, and Handshake.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive candidate information.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Working knowledge of the U.S. agricultural industry, agricultural workforce, or organizations serving farmers, ranchers, or rural communities.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel to attend company meetings and events as needed.
• Experience recruiting candidates across multiple states and time zones.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Requirements

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for part-time positions, partnering with hiring managers to attract, hire, and onboard qualified candidates in a timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communications, support onboarding activities, and applicant tracking while ensuring compliance with employment laws and organizational policies.
• Maintain recruitment records and prepare hiring reports.
• Support outreach initiatives to strengthen talent pipelines, including collaboration with 2- and 4-year colleges and agricultural organizations.
• Participate in trainings with colleagues sharing best practices in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding.

Benefits

• PTO for vacation, sick leave, and volunteer hours.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development.
• 401k - 100% match up to 4%.

Interview Process

• Applications will be accepted until Sunday, November 22nd at 11:59 PM ET.
• Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis throughout early December.
• Anticipated start date is Monday, January 11th.

Work Schedule

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), exempt remote position.
• Working hours are generally Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm local time.
• Some weekend work may be required.

Salary

The hiring range is $55,000 - 65,000 annually, based on experience.

Company Description

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the state departments of agriculture. NASDA enhances American food and agriculture communities through policy, partnerships, and public engagement.