Talent Sourcer (Contract)

Accountabilities:

• • Execute high-volume outbound sourcing across multiple active requisitions simultaneously, building strong and diverse candidate pipelines.
  • Use LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, and AI-assisted sourcing workflows to identify, research, and engage qualified talent efficiently.
  • Develop personalized and compelling outreach messaging designed to attract and convert passive candidates.
  • Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to translate role requirements, including ambiguous or evolving needs, into targeted sourcing strategies.
  • Manage multiple searches and competing priorities while maintaining strong candidate quality, responsiveness, and pipeline momentum.
  • Use AI tools as an integral part of the sourcing workflow to improve research, outreach, candidate identification, and overall productivity.
  • Monitor and report on sourcing activity and pipeline metrics to provide visibility into search health and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Identify sourcing and recruiting process gaps and contribute ideas that improve efficiency and candidate engagement.
  • Support employer branding and sourcing-related initiatives, including contributing up to one day per week to broader talent engagement activities.
  • Adapt quickly to changing hiring priorities and proactively identify new approaches, tools, and channels for reaching qualified talent.

  Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience in talent sourcing or recruiting, whether in an agency, in-house, or internship environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently conduct sourcing activities and manage multiple searches at the same time.
  • Active, self-directed experience using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, or similar technologies to enhance recruiting and sourcing workflows.
  • Strong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and experience building targeted candidate searches and pipelines.
  • Excellent written communication skills, particularly the ability to create concise, personalized, and engaging candidate outreach.
  • Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-changing environments where priorities and requirements may evolve quickly.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage high sourcing volume without compromising candidate quality.
  • A proactive and self-motivated approach, with a willingness to identify problems, challenge inefficient processes, and take ownership of solutions.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with recruiters, hiring managers, and other stakeholders.
  • Genuine enthusiasm for expanding access to technical education and creating pathways into technology careers.
  • Experience sourcing for technical or niche roles is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Gem and Greenhouse is an advantage.
  • Experience in a startup or high-growth environment, particularly within an organization of fewer than 200 employees, is a plus.
  • Ability to quickly understand technical concepts and tools such as GitHub, BigQuery, and related technologies is beneficial.

  Benefits:

  • Compensation: $70,000–$85,000 USD annualized, pro-rated for the six-month contract term.
  • Contract structure: Full-time, six-month contract position.
  • Remote flexibility: Fully remote opportunity available within the United States.
  • Professional growth: Opportunity to develop sourcing expertise while working in an AI-forward recruiting environment.
  • AI exposure: Hands-on experience incorporating modern AI tools into recruiting and talent engagement workflows.
  • Ownership and autonomy: Work in an environment that values initiative, independent thinking, and measurable impact.
  • Collaborative environment: Partner closely with recruiting and hiring teams across a broad range of technical and non-technical functions.
  • Mission-driven work: Contribute to expanding pathways into technology and supporting the development of the next generation of technical talent.
  • High-growth experience: Gain exposure to a rapidly evolving organization operating with the pace and ownership mindset of a technology startup.
  • Inclusive workplace: Opportunity to work in an environment committed to equal employment opportunity and diverse perspectives.