ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our Mission:

Since 1981, the Orangewood Foundation has passionately advocated for young people facing foster care, homelessness, and trafficking. Our mission is to empower these individuals by supporting the futures they envision, providing dedicated one-on-one support to help them achieve their dreams and goals.

Our Programs & Services:

We provide programs and services in four essential areas: Basic Needs & Support, Education, Life Skills & Employment, and Transitional Housing & Support.

Our Vision: A community where every young person thrives. This is our long-term goal for young people in Orange County. We embody this goal every time we talk to a young person, a volunteer, a community member, and to each other.

Our Commitment: Equal Opportunity Employer, Flexible Scheduling, Powerful Teamwork, Personal Fulfillment, Thriving Community, Professional Development, Mental & Physical Wellness, Competitive Compensation

Our Values: At Orangewood, recently ranked #27 in Best Places to Work 2025, we take pride in fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture. We ask all staff to uphold the following core values: Trust, Respect, Empathy, Inclusion, and Advocacy

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Recruiter

Employment Classification: Full Time / Hourly / Non-Exempt

Reports to: People & Culture Partner

Department: People & Culture

Position Summary:

Manage the full recruiting cycle with the support of the People & Culture (P&C) team, utilizing various channels to attract a diverse pool of candidates and ensuring a positive experience for all involved. Collaborate with hiring managers to understand departmental needs, review job descriptions, and improve recruitment strategies. Continuously seeking opportunities to enhance the candidate’s experience and streamline the recruiting process, while representing the organization at job fairs and training hiring managers on effective interviewing skills.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Manage the full cycle recruiting process with support from the People & Culture team.
• Utilize various channels such as job boards, social media, networking events, and community outreach to attract a diverse pool of candidates.
• Review resumes, conduct initial screenings, and coordinate interviews to assess candidates' skills, experience, and mission alignment.
• Work closely with hiring managers and team members to understand departmental needs, review job descriptions, and establish effective recruitment strategies.
• Provide a positive and engaging experience for candidates throughout the recruitment process, keeping them informed and involved at each stage.
• Plan, evaluate, research, and recommend systematic or process improvements in the recruiting function that results in hiring the best talent in a short period of time.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve both the candidate experience and the recruiting process.
• Deliver a high-quality experience to our hiring managers and candidates.
• Collaborate with People & Culture to complete hiring process.
• Creates a high-value experience and positive image of the organization for all candidates and contributes to a high-quality orientation for those candidates hired.
• Secures transcripts and other documentation as part of the interview process.
• Attend job fairs and other sourcing opportunities as a representative of the organization.
• Assists with training/coaching hiring managers on interviewing skills.
• Attend staff and department meetings as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by P&C team leadership.

Knowledge, Skill, and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma required, some college preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience with full cycle recruiting; including sourcing, interviewing, creating job descriptions, and communicating with candidates required.
• Experience with Paylocity recruiting and Plum.io are a plus.
• Experience recruiting in an education environment is a plus.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills: Build and maintain effective relationships at all levels and quickly gain credibility.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple recruitment projects.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Position requires DMV clearance.
• Pre-employment screenings include criminal background check, FBI/DOJ fingerprinting, TB test, drug screen, and previous employment verification.
• A Plum.io assessment is a required part of the application process, and your application will not be considered complete until the assessment is submitted. Visit this link to learn more: https://www.plum.io/about

Essential Qualities:

• Understanding of and passion for the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values.
• Obsessed with creating great experiences for all candidates.
• Ability to maintain highest levels of confidentiality regarding candidate and staff information, background check data, financial and organizational matters.
• Focus on timeliness, quality, and accuracy in documentation and communication.
• Adaptable, innovative, and thoughtful team member that understands the first team mentality.
• Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
• This is primarily a desk job and requires a majority of hours at a computer.
• This is a hybrid position that requires most days in office in Santa Ana, CA.
• Position may require use of personal vehicle. Physical requirements include standing, sitting, typing, bending and lifting up to approximately 25 lbs. (i.e. tables, chairs, food, water, etc.).
• Modification to work schedule may be made based on needs of the Foundation.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Benefits:

• Medical – Blue Shield HMO & PPO + HRA
• Delta Dental
• Vision (EyeMed Network)
• FSA – Healthcare & Dependent Care
• Mental Health through Headspace (virtual & in person therapy included)
• EAP – through Unum & Headspace
• Life/Disability/Accident/Critical Illness
• Pet Insurance
• 403b with company match
• Cell Phone Stipend

Time-off Benefits:

• 5 Sick Days per year
• Up to 3 Floating Holidays per year
• Year one - 15 Days of PTO accrued at 5 hours per pay period
• 13 Company Paid Holidays

Orangewood Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hair styles such as braids, locks, and twists), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including individuals who are transgender and/or transitioning), gender expression, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military and veteran status, or any other protected group, in accordance with all applicable federal or State laws.