Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Talent Acquisition Coordinator/Skilled Trades Recruiting SourcerPay Rate: $23-24/HR Hours: 9-5 Assignment Duration: 6 months Overview: Responsible for finding and attracting skilled trades talent (electricians, welders, mechanics, HVAC, maintenance, machinists, etc.) and building strong candidate pipelines using Avature as the main ATS/CRM tool. Note: the HM is looking for a candidate that has skilled trades experience and Avature tool.Main ResponsibilitiesSourcing & PipelinesFind candidates for skilled trades roles using Avature, job boards, social media, and trade specific sites.Build and maintain talent pools for key roles and locations.Research target companies, trade schools, unions, and local markets with strong skilled trades talent.Reach out to candidates through email, calls, SMS, and social media.Candidate Screening & Hand OffConduct initial phone/screens to confirm experience, certifications, pay range, shift, location, and work eligibility.Shortlist and share qualified candidates with recruiters and hiring managers.Keep candidates informed and ensure a positive early stage experience.Avature ATS/CRMUse Avature daily to search, tag, and organize candidates.Create and run campaigns (emails/SMS) and manage talent communities.Keep data clean and updated and run basic reports on pipeline health and sourcing results.Team PartnershipWork with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements and must have skills.Share market insights on candidate availability, pay, and competitors.Suggest new channels (trade schools, veteran programs, job fairs) to improve results.Required QualificationsExperience:7-15+ years in recruiting/sourcing, including at least 7 years focused on skilled trades roles.Proven success sourcing for roles like electricians, welders, mechanics, HVAC, or maintenance technicians.Avature:1+ year(s) of hands on Avature experience (ATS and/or CRM).Comfortable building talent pools, running searches, campaigns, and basic reports.Skills:Strong sourcing skills (Boolean search, LinkedIn, job boards, social media).Organized, able to manage multiple roles/pipelines at once.Clear, professional communication with candidates and internal partners.Education:Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in recruiting and skilled trades hiring.Interview Process: 1 virtual