Recruiting Specialist

Company Description

Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp that's all about empowering young innovators to change the world! With over 70 diverse communities served and hundreds of thousands of kids inspired since 2002, we are a leader in the Innovation Education Movement.

Here, innovation, purpose and personal development converge, creating an environment where your talents shine, and your impact is celebrated. We invest, test and continually iterate to sustain a culture that values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. In fact, we were named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to work for in the Nation in 2023. We have also been on the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area list more than 12 times, were named one of Forbes’ Best Small Companies in 2017, and a Top 100 Real Impact Company in 2019.

If you are intrigued by innovation education, project-based learning, and working in a professional, welcoming, kid-centered environment, join us!

Job Description

The Recruiting Specialist is a key member of our Talent Acquisition team at Galileo Learning. You will be responsible for supporting both direct talent sourcing efforts and employer branding initiatives. As a key member of our Talent Acquisition team, you will refine and guide our recruitment narrative and manage our employer pages across multiple platforms. You will also drive our referrals and incentives program, partner with the marketing team on initiatives, and be a key thought partner to support expanded initiatives.

YOU WILL

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies that attract and retain top talent for Galileo Camps and Galileo Learning headquarters staff.
• Refine and guide our recruitment narrative. Manage our employer pages across multiple platforms, including Galileo-hosted career pages, Glassdoor/Indeed, LinkedIn, RippleMatch, and social media platforms.
• Drive our referrals and rehire programs to ensure that our referral strategy and alumni community remain key drivers to helping us find and retain talent.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners on initiatives like company awards, marketing & PR opportunities, and professional development incentives to ensure Galileo is positioned as a top employer within the education and adjacent industries. 
• Maintain employer branding guidelines and templates for use across Talent Acquisition functions.
• Support communication strategies for employee engagement and talent acquisition by drafting and sending newsletters, recruiting campaigns and contributing to the master communications calendar.
• Develop the annual Talent Acquisition events calendar (including in person and virtual recruiting events) and represent Galileo at all Northern California recruitment events.
• Proactively source talent to build a robust pipeline of diverse & qualified candidates for current and planned roles. 
• Cultivate an engaged network of partnership organizations in support of our priority to attract diverse talent across all Galileo markets, including those.

YOU ARE

• A visionary collaborator. You can confidently contribute to the Galileo mission and have the team-oriented mindset to work with others to realize it effectively.
• Strategic, organized, and performance-driven. Problem-solving makes you downright giddy. You look at the details of life through a lens of optimization, measurement, and efficiency and feel responsible for getting things done.
• Adaptable and action-oriented. You can manage a variety of projects simultaneously. Changing deadlines? Multiple stakeholders? Easy breezy. You manage your time well and are meticulous about the details.

COMPENSATION

We anticipate the compensation for this Full-Time, non-exempt position to be $30.00/ hour. Exact compensation may vary and will be based on multiple factors, including geography and professional experience. 

BENEFITS

• No-cost medical insurance for employees (additional plans and options to add dependents available at cost)
• Vision and Dental Insurance 
• 401k benefits after 1 year of employment
• Flexible Paid Time Off - time off is not limited, and we strongly recommend that employees take time off to rest and recharge. Sick pay is accrued in accordance with local laws.
• Unlimited free camp for your child(ren), OR two free weeks to be gifted (including AM/PM Extended Care)
• $50 Friends and Family Discount for Galileo Camps
• Priority scholarship nominations for Galileo Camps
• Generous parental leave and extensive support with leave planning
• Employee Assistance Program, options for life insurance, and more! 
• Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000 inspiring changemakers!

WORK LOCATION

This position would be based in the San Fransisco Bay Area, California, at the Galileo Headquarters, 1021 3rd Street, Oakland, CA 94607.

Please note that Galileo currently adheres to a hybrid office and work-from-home policy; this role will work two days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience sourcing or employer branding, preferably for a multi-site organization.
• Experience in employer content development and career site curation is a preferred 
• Having worked in summer camps, education, or similar organizations is a plus!
• Goal-oriented, self-directed, and self-motivated within a team environment
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel to in-person recruiting events within California and to visit Northern California camp locations in the Summer. 
• Interest in growing with us: Galileo is on a growth trajectory, and we see this as a position with the opportunity to be a key contributor in scaling our business over the next few years

At Galileo Camps, we value divergent thinkers who bring many different experiences and viewpoints to the table! We also strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups and people of diverse backgrounds to apply. Additionally, research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to apply only when they match all criteria. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Constantly operate a computer (including typing, reading)
• Frequently remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Constantly communicate in-person, virtually, and from a range of distances
• Frequently remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, sitting or standing 

Galileo Learning complies with ADA requirements and may provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified employees to perform the essential functions of the job. To request an accommodation, contact our People Services team. 

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Please note that our job descriptions are a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

In accordance with local and state laws, you may be required to complete certain steps after an offer of employment has been accepted, such as a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background check, and mandated reporter training, and/or provide additional documentation for certain roles; this will not affect consideration of any persons’ application. On-site employees will also be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they qualify for an accommodation/exemption for medical, disability, or religious reasons; this will not affect consideration of any persons’ application.  

Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

During your onboarding process, you may need to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, a background check, and mandated reporter training (California only). More details will be provided during your onboarding process. 

COVID-19

All on-site employees will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they qualify for an accommodation/exemption for medical, disability, or religious reasons. Vaccination status will be confirmed only after an offer of employment has been accepted and will not affect consideration of any persons’ application. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Galileo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodation that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. To request an accommodation, contact our People Services team. Please note that our job descriptions are only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties