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Tekton · 1 day ago

Community Relations Specialist - Recruiter

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $65K/yr

Tekton, Inc. is a family-owned company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, dedicated to making high-quality hand tools. They are seeking a Community Relations Specialist to build connections in the local community and recruit exceptional candidates for their teams, focusing on relationship-building and innovative hiring approaches.

ManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringSoftware

Responsibilities

Proactively identify, reach out to, and establish positive, mutually beneficial relationships with local communities and schools that align with our vision, values, and hiring needs

Build pools of networks to recruit from by attending sporting events, parades, and trade shows; visiting churches; and volunteering at schools and non-profits

Spread awareness of careers at Tekton and represent the company at a few select local career fairs

Design, plan, and manage scholarships, classroom visits, company tours, and workshops to find top talent and support key high schools, tech and trade schools, and colleges and universities

Regularly communicate and meet with career counselors, teachers, and professors at high schools, tech and trade schools, and colleges and universities to ensure they have a deep understanding of the job opportunities at Tekton

Regularly communicate and meet with community partners to build and maintain strong relationships and explore ongoing collaboration opportunities

Strategize and explore creative ways to recruit exceptional talent that are excelling in their current work

Provide quick, clear, friendly, and supportive communication to partners and potential candidates

Work in our Fulfillment and Manufacturing Centers to stay up to date on how to describe the work to potential candidates

Send weekly recruiting progress updates to the Fulfillment and Manufacturing Center teams

Conduct phone screens when needed

Onboard new hires when needed

Qualification

RecruitingNetworkingCommunity EngagementTalent SourcingCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingEmpathyRelationship BuildingCreativity

Required

Build connections and partnerships in the local West Michigan community

Actively recruit exceptional candidates to join our Fulfillment and Manufacturing Center teams

Proactively identify, reach out to, and establish positive, mutually beneficial relationships with local communities and schools

Build pools of networks to recruit from by attending sporting events, parades, and trade shows; visiting churches; and volunteering at schools and non-profits

Spread awareness of careers at Tekton and represent the company at local career fairs

Design, plan, and manage scholarships, classroom visits, company tours, and workshops

Regularly communicate and meet with career counselors, teachers, and professors

Regularly communicate and meet with community partners to build and maintain strong relationships

Strategize and explore creative ways to recruit exceptional talent

Provide quick, clear, friendly, and supportive communication to partners and potential candidates

Work in our Fulfillment and Manufacturing Centers to stay up to date on how to describe the work to potential candidates

Send weekly recruiting progress updates to the Fulfillment and Manufacturing Center teams

Conduct phone screens when needed

Onboard new hires when needed

Enjoy meeting new people and making connections

Be a confident advocate of our company culture and values