Recruitment Coordinator (Washington DC-Baltimore Area)

Recruiting Coordinator / Talent Sourcer

Celertek, a DBA of SpectrumCareers

Location: Tysons Corner, VA / Washington, DC Metro Area

Schedule: 30–40 hours per week

Compensation: $35–$50 per hour, based on experience

Employment Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

About Celertek

Celertek, a DBA of SpectrumCareers, is a boutique IT staffing and professional services firm specializing in connecting exceptional talent with organizations across the Washington, DC metropolitan area and beyond.

We partner with a diverse portfolio of clients, including technology companies, nonprofits, associations, government contractors, and private equity-backed businesses.

Our recruiting practice supports a wide range of technical and business functions, including software development, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, data and analytics, project management, and technology leadership.

We pride ourselves on taking a relationship-driven approach to recruiting, emphasizing quality, responsiveness, and a strong understanding of both our clients' businesses and the professionals we represent.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organized, resourceful, and proactive Recruiting Coordinator / Talent Sourcer to support our recruiting team in identifying, engaging, and managing talent across a variety of technical and professional positions.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the research, sourcing, and relationship-building aspects of recruiting and wants to contribute meaningfully to a fast-paced staffing organization.

You will work closely with our recruiters and recruiting leadership to build candidate pipelines, coordinate recruiting activities, maintain accurate records, and ensure candidates receive a positive and professional experience throughout the recruiting process.

While this position is not responsible for managing a full recruiting desk, it plays an important role in helping our team operate efficiently, maintain candidate engagement, and deliver results for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Sourcing & Candidate Research

• Identify and source qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, internal databases, referrals, and other recruiting platforms.
• Conduct targeted searches using Boolean strings and creative sourcing strategies to identify talent for technical and professional positions.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current openings and anticipated hiring needs.
• Review resumes and candidate profiles to assess alignment with position requirements.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach to gauge interest, availability, compensation expectations, and general qualifications.
• Support recruiters with market research, talent mapping, and identifying prospective candidates for difficult-to-fill positions.

Recruiting Coordination & Candidate Engagement

• Coordinate candidate interviews, recruiter conversations, and follow-up communications.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates to ensure a positive experience throughout the recruiting process.
• Assist with scheduling, interview confirmations, and collecting candidate availability.
• Track candidate responses, interview activity, and outstanding follow-up items.
• Help maintain relationships with candidates who may be suitable for future opportunities.
• Support recruiters in collecting and organizing candidate information needed for client submissions.

Recruiting Operations & Administrative Support

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records within our applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Track recruiting activity, candidate status, and pipeline development.
• Assist with resume formatting, candidate submissions, and recruiting documentation.
• Support job postings and the management of active requisitions across recruiting platforms.
• Help identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows, database organization, and team efficiency.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the recruiting team as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• 1–3+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, talent sourcing, staffing, or a related talent acquisition function.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience using LinkedIn and other professional networking or recruiting platforms.
• Strong follow-through and the ability to independently manage assigned responsibilities.
• Comfortable communicating directly with candidates by phone, email, and other professional channels.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of tasks without requiring constant direction.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in a staffing agency or recruiting firm.
• Exposure to technical recruiting, particularly software development, cybersecurity, infrastructure, or data-related positions.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, and job boards.
• Familiarity with Boolean search techniques and candidate sourcing strategies.
• Experience coordinating interviews and managing candidate pipelines across multiple requisitions.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

We are looking for someone who is naturally organized, detail-oriented, and genuinely enjoys connecting with people.

The right person understands that successful recruiting requires more than identifying candidates. It requires thoughtful communication, consistent follow-through, and the ability to build relationships that reflect positively on our organization.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Take initiative and anticipate what needs to happen next.
• Enjoy researching and finding candidates who may not be actively looking.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with candidates and colleagues.
• Are comfortable making phone calls and engaging candidates in meaningful conversations.
• Follow through on commitments and keep accurate records.
• Can balance competing priorities while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a team's success.

Compensation & Schedule

This position offers an hourly rate of $30–$50 per hour , depending on experience and qualifications.

We anticipate approximately 30–40 hours per week , with scheduling determined by business needs and mutual availability.

The position is classified as non-exempt , and all hours worked will be recorded and compensated in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws.