Career Opportunities

Duties & Responsibilities

• Full-Lifecycle Sourcing & Recruiting: Develop and execute inclusive recruitment strategies to attract talent for open staff positions and internships utilizing job boards, social platforms, community networking, and direct sourcing.
• Candidate Screening & Interviewing: Review applications and conduct initial phone and/or video screenings to assess candidate alignment with role qualifications and ICAN’s organizational values.
• Candidate Experience Advocacy: Serve as a primary point of contact for applicants, ensuring a transparent and positive interview process by providing timely feedback, guidance, and communication from initial outreach to onboarding.
• Academic & Community Partnerships: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with local and regional colleges, universities, and employment agencies to promote ICAN’s career and internship pathways.
• Internship Program Coordination: Coordinate the end-to-end internship lifecycle, including collecting applications, coordinating placements with program leaders, overseeing onboarding paperwork, and tracking annual program metrics.
• HR Collaboration & Compliance: Partner with hiring managers to understand their specific program needs; align recruitment efforts with overarching HR initiatives, and ensure all practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Participate in other meaningful team initiatives and duties as needed to support ICAN's mission.

Education/Experience

• Recruitment Experience: Prior direct experience in recruitment or human resources; experience in the non-profit or human services sector is a plus.
• Relationship & Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and inclusively with diverse teams and prospective candidates.
• Organizational Agility: Proven capability to work independently, manage multiple competing priorities, and systematically organize recruitment pipelines and goals.
• Systems Proficiency: Experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and maintaining accurate, organized digital compliance records.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and professional experience will also be highly valued.
• Travel & Mobility: Possession of a valid NY state driver’s license and access to reliable transportation to travel to regional worksites, career fairs, and community events.
• Stationary & Digital Work: Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, keyboard, and phone to conduct interviews and manage administrative tasks.
• Communication: Ability to frequently communicate, express oneself, and exchange accurate information with candidates, team members, and community partners in person, via phone, and through video conferencing.
• Event Navigation & Setup: Ability to navigate various event venues (such as college campuses or community centers) and transport recruitment materials; this includes occasionally lifting, loading, and unloading event boxes or portable tables weighing up to 25 lbs. into and out of vehicles.