Recruitment Specialist

Recruitment SpecialistWoodfords Family Services is seeking a strategic, creative, and collaborative Recruitment Specialist. This position is responsible for attracting and recruiting a diverse pool of candidates to support agency staffing needs, program growth, and strategic goals. The Recruitment Specialist partners with Marketing, Human Resources, and hiring managers, to support effective recruitment, lawful and equitable hiring practices, candidate engagement, and employee retention.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the creation and maintenance of accurate job descriptions for all agency positions.Participate in ongoing compensation analysis to ensure competitive offer packages.Develop and post internal and external job advertisements that accurately reflect position requirements, qualifications, and benefits.Source and screen candidates using consistent, job-related, and compliant hiring practices.Create and manage recruitment advertising strategies across job boards, social media, digital media, community outreach, hiring events, and other platforms.Build and maintain relationships with referral sources, academic institutions, workforce programs, professional networks, and community partners.Manage the applicant tracking system, support users, maintain documentation, and generate reports on applicant flow, source effectiveness, and recruitment trends.Partner with Human Resources and hiring managers to support legally compliant hiring processes.Support employee retention efforts, mentorship programs, supervisor training and career ladders.Participate in committees, agency events, and other recruitment- and retention-related activities as needed.Opportunity DetailsFull-time, salaried position, benefit eligible$60,000-$64,000 dependent on education and experienceTravel requiredQualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field preferred; comparable experience may be considered in lieu of degreeExperience in recruiting, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, and/or social services requiredWorking knowledge of lawful hiring practices, employment law, confidentiality, and compliant hiring documentation requiredStrong persuasive writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills requiredStrong computer skills required, including Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, reporting tools, and the ability to learn new technologiesExperience or familiarity with digital marketing, social media advertising, job board optimization, email outreach, and recruitment analytics requiredAbility to analyze recruitment, applicant flow, advertising, and labor market data requiredAbility to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and strong follow-through requiredValid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel requiredAbout WoodfordsWoodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting children, adults, and families in Maine communities through a wide range of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community, and family support services.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.