Talent Outreach Specialist

About Us

At ENFRA, we blend a rich history with a forward-looking vision. With over 100 years of experience, we are a pillar of stability in the energy infrastructure industry and a leader in innovative energy solutions. Our commitment to leveraging emerging technologies ensures that we remain at the forefront of the Energy-as-a-Service sector.

We believe in growth—not just for our business, but for our people. Our team members have the opportunity to advance their careers in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and development. We embrace innovation and encourage creative problem solving to tackle the energy infrastructure and energy challenges of tomorrow.

Inclusion is at the heart of our culture. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard and valued, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives drive our success.

Join us to be part of a legacy of excellence and a future of groundbreaking advancements. At ENFRA, stability, innovation, and growth are more than just values—they are the pillars of our continued success.

Overview

Position Purpose

The Talent Outreach Specialist supports the organization's early career talent strategy by developing and maintaining university partnerships, coordinating recruiting events, managing internship recruitment activities, and building talent pipelines for future hiring needs. This role serves as a key liaison between students, universities, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders to attract, engage, and develop emerging talent while supporting recruiting operations and employer branding initiatives.

*After an initial training period this role has the option to be hybrid with 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

University Relations & Talent Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with university partners, faculty, career services teams, and student organizations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for students seeking information about internship and early career opportunities.
• Coordinate and attend university recruiting events, campus programs, networking events, information sessions, and career fairs.
• Support university partnership initiatives, including the 360 Promise Program, Tulane University partnerships, and other strategic talent development programs.
• Conduct ongoing university research to identify new partnership opportunities and strengthen existing relationships.
• Facilitate mock interviews, career readiness activities, and student engagement initiatives.

Early Career Recruiting & Candidate Engagement

• Source and attract candidates for internship and entry-level positions.
• Review resumes and assess candidate qualifications for internship and early career opportunities.
• Conduct candidate phone screenings and provide recommendations to hiring managers.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the recruiting lifecycle to ensure a positive experience.
• Coordinate interview schedules and support hiring managers during the selection process.
• Post internship and entry-level requisitions across recruiting platforms.

Recruiting Events & Career Fair Management

• Plan, coordinate, and execute campus and professional recruiting events.
• Research, register, schedule and manage participation in career fairs and networking events.
• Coordinate event logistics, including promotional materials, shipping, giveaways, inventory management, and vendor communication.
• Attend recruiting events, including travel to universities, conferences, and industry networking events.
• Conduct post-event follow-up activities, including candidate engagement, resume processing, and event reporting.
• Evaluate recruiting event effectiveness through expense reviews, return-on-investment analysis, and program assessment.

Talent Community & CRM Management

• Create and maintain talent pipelines and recruiting campaigns within the organization's CRM system.
• Upload and organize candidate information from recruiting events and sourcing activities.
• Manage recruiting content on university landing pages and career-related platforms.
• Review and update candidate and university partnership tracking reports.
• Monitor and maintain Handshake and other recruiting platforms to ensure job postings remain accurate and current.
• Track recruiting activities, candidate engagement metrics, and partnership outcomes.Program Coordination & Employer Branding
• Coordinate strategic talent initiatives, student programs, and workforce development partnerships.
• Support planning and execution of annual talent development events, tours, receptions, and outreach programs.
• Develop employer branding content for internal and external communication platforms, including WorkVivo.
• Assist in creating and updating recruiting calendars, promotional materials, and communication campaigns.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or related field required
• Four years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum two years of experience in recruiting, university relations, candidate sourcing, talent acquisition, event coordination, or related field.
• Experience may run concurrently.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), CRM platforms, Microsoft Office applications, and recruiting tools.
• Ability to travel to recruiting events, career fairs, universities, and industry networking functions as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building relationships with students, universities, and external organizations preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• 0-15% travel required for this position

Physical Requirements & Work Environment: The following physical requirements and work environment characteristics are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. In accordance with applicable laws, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Physical Activities:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Climbing stairs
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned

Environmental Conditions

• Quiet environment

Physical Demands:

• Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds

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ENFRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.