What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal (Temporary) Talent Specialist position at Prospect Schools?
Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse, K-12 college preparatory charter network with seven schools in Brooklyn. We have set a vision to become, by 2025, the leading network of intentionally diverse schools where students and educators can work, learn, and thrive. We hope you’ll join us on this journey.
Our experienced team of leaders and educators works hard every day to prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning. We are committed to offering a rigorous educational experience to all of our students regardless of background, familial income, or geography because we believe all children have the right to a high-quality education. The strong relationships across our communities allow us to push our mission forward each day for more than 2,500 students.
Our Core Values
About The Opportunity
As a member of the Prospect Schools People Team, our mission is to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent to serve our students and families.
Reporting to the Director of Talent, the Temporary Talent Specialist will manage the full-cycle recruitment experience during a high-volume hiring season. This is a temporary, contract role designed to support seasonal hiring needs. Responsibilities include meeting with hiring managers, posting jobs, conducting phone screens, scheduling, and conducting in-person interviews. This role is critical in ensuring that all prospective candidates experience a recruitment process that aligns with our mission and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Who You Are
Prospect Schools offers a competitive hourly rate for this temporary contract role. The compensation for this role is $35-40 per hour.
Our experienced team of leaders and educators works hard every day to prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning. We are committed to offering a rigorous educational experience to all of our students regardless of background, familial income, or geography because we believe all children have the right to a high-quality education. The strong relationships across our communities allow us to push our mission forward each day for more than 2,500 students.
Our Core Values
- Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically
- Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion in our work
- Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity
- Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self-assurance
About The Opportunity
As a member of the Prospect Schools People Team, our mission is to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent to serve our students and families.
Reporting to the Director of Talent, the Temporary Talent Specialist will manage the full-cycle recruitment experience during a high-volume hiring season. This is a temporary, contract role designed to support seasonal hiring needs. Responsibilities include meeting with hiring managers, posting jobs, conducting phone screens, scheduling, and conducting in-person interviews. This role is critical in ensuring that all prospective candidates experience a recruitment process that aligns with our mission and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Who You Are
- Exceptional relationship-builder with strong written and verbal communication skills, critical listening abilities, and the intuition to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
- Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy
- Track record of delivering outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders throughout the hiring process
- Experience interacting with candidates and employees at all levels
- A self-starter with a high sense of urgency and professionalism: thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced organization
- Skilled in developing and executing action plans
- Highly intuitive with strong critical listening skills
- A team player who fosters a collaborative and respectful environment
- Able to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce measurable results
- Exceptional time and task management skills, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
- Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, phone screenings, scheduling and conducting interviews
- Create and execute actionable next steps from hiring manager meetings, ensuring timely follow-ups and communication
- Maintain warm and efficient communication (email, Gchat, phone) with candidates, hiring managers, teammates, and other stakeholders
- Engage and maintain relationships with potential future candidates
- Address and resolve candidate inquiries and issues promptly and professionally
- Ensure recruitment processes are followed accurately and systems are updated accordingly
- Bachelor's degree required
- At least 2 years of full life cycle recruiting experience
- Experience leading behaviorally-based interviews and strong candidate assessment skills
- Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse, VidCruiter)
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Google Suite
- Temporary, contract role during high-volume hiring season
Prospect Schools offers a competitive hourly rate for this temporary contract role. The compensation for this role is $35-40 per hour.
Salary : $35 - $40
