Recruiter - Nonprofit
- Consulting
- $37 - $37
- Rosemont, IL
Hybrid Schedule!
A bit about us:
A nationally recognized nonprofit organization is seeking a Contract Recruiter based in the Chicago, IL area to support its growing Workforce Management team. This organization connects government and corporate customers to a broad network of nearly 700 nonprofit agencies that employ individuals with disabilities. Established in 1974, the organization is committed to increasing economic and social inclusion and advocating for a more accessible future of work.
This is a mission-driven environment where the work you do each day directly impacts employment outcomes for people with disabilities across the country. The team is collaborative, purpose-led, and actively building out its talent acquisition services.
This is a mission-driven environment where the work you do each day directly impacts employment outcomes for people with disabilities across the country. The team is collaborative, purpose-led, and actively building out its talent acquisition services.
- Specialties: Disability Employment, Advocacy, and Workforce Inclusion
Why join us?
Jobot offers outstanding benefits for temporary consultants, including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Life/Accidental Death & Disability
- 401k
Job Details
The Contract Recruiter will play a central role in connecting job seekers with disabilities to employment opportunities across the organization's nonprofit partner network. This is a unique, relationship-driven role that blends talent acquisition with community outreach and human services coordination. The position sits within the Workforce Management function and reports to a Senior Workforce Management Partner.
This is NOT a traditional corporate recruiting role. The ideal candidate comes from a nonprofit, human services, or disability employment background, and brings a genuine passion for the mission.
Position Details:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Background (Strongly Valued)
General Requirements
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
Every placement made in this role represents a meaningful employment outcome for an individual with a disability. This recruiter serves as a bridge, linking nonprofit partners, referral contacts, internal stakeholders, and job seekers in a coordinated hiring process that expands access to work for an underserved and talented segment of the workforce.
If you've spent your career in human services, disability employment, or community-based programs and are ready to bring that expertise into a talent acquisition role with real impact, this opportunity was built for you.
This is NOT a traditional corporate recruiting role. The ideal candidate comes from a nonprofit, human services, or disability employment background, and brings a genuine passion for the mission.
Position Details:
- Title: Contract Recruiter – National Nonprofit Association
- Location: Chicago, IL – Hybrid (2 days/week in office)
- Schedule: Full time; Monday–Friday
- Contract: Open-ended with strong likelihood of extension
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and maintain referral relationships with nonprofit partners and community organizations to connect job seekers with disabilities to open roles
- Share job opportunities across the National Nonprofit Association network and encourage partner participation in candidate referral efforts
- Screen and interview candidates to assess qualifications, job fit, and support needs
- Support candidates through applications, interview preparation, and job search navigation, proactively removing barriers to employment
- Match qualified candidates to relevant opportunities, including AbilityOne roles, with hands-on support through background checks and documentation
- Promote and support use of the organization's job board and related employment resources
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand hiring priorities, referral trends, and workforce needs
- Track recruiting activity, referrals, and outcomes to support reporting and continuous improvement
- Represent the organization's mission in a professional, collaborative, and service-oriented manner
QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Background (Strongly Valued)
- Experience in nonprofit human services, especially working directly with individuals with disabilities
- Past roles such as Direct Service Provider (DSP), Job Coach, Vocational Counselor, or Employment Specialist
- Strong understanding of intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism and Down syndrome
- Familiarity with supported employment, benefits navigation, and common employment barriers (e.g., transportation)
General Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 2 - 5 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, workforce development, or related field
- Experience supporting full-cycle recruitment and candidate case management
- Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Excel experience preferred
- Bilingual communication skills are a plus
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
Every placement made in this role represents a meaningful employment outcome for an individual with a disability. This recruiter serves as a bridge, linking nonprofit partners, referral contacts, internal stakeholders, and job seekers in a coordinated hiring process that expands access to work for an underserved and talented segment of the workforce.
If you've spent your career in human services, disability employment, or community-based programs and are ready to bring that expertise into a talent acquisition role with real impact, this opportunity was built for you.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy