Recruiter

Overview

Title: Recruiter
Location: River House – 211 SE Caruthers St. Portland, OR 97214
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM. Occasional weekend work required. This position is fully in office for the first 6 months.
Wage Range: $26.25 – $33.60 hourly, non-exempt

 

If you are a motivated and dedicated Recruiter looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA NW, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.

 

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

 

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 400 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

 

Position Overview:

A recruiter manages the entire recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to coordinating interviews and conducting pre-employment checks. They also provide support for new hires, maintain personnel records, and assist with staffing issues as needed.

What you will do:

• Full cycle recruiting for all NARA NW programs, including medical and mental health programs.
• Stay current on HR guidelines/ employment law for federal, state, and local agencies.
• Create and develop job descriptions for department managers.
• Guide and assist candidates in completing pre-employment process, including but not limited to criminal background checks, MVR reviews, drug screens, reference checks, credentialing, etc.
• Administer new employee orientations and ensure proper documentation for benefits and legal compliance.

We would like to hear from people that have:

• Either High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification required.
• 2+ years of human resources experience required.
• 2+ years of full cycle recruiting required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP preferred
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws.
• Proficient computer software skills (Outlook, Zoom, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, HRIS).
• Experience working with non-profit organizations.
• Experience with internal and external recruiting.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills; organizational skills; high degree of accuracy; flexibility, and ability to prioritize effectively in a team environment.
• Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
• Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community preferred
• Experience in social media recruiting campaigns and knowledge of SEO use preferred.
• Experience working with LinkedIn, Zip recruiter, Mac’s List, and Google ads highly preferred.

What’s in it for you?

 

14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!

 

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

How to apply:

1. To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
2. Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that’s all!
3. Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need.

 

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.

 

Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart

 

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

 

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.

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