• Job Description

  Req#: R12538

  Posting Title

  Technical Sourcer and Conference Coordinator - Direct Hire

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  Location

  CO - Golden

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  Position Type

  Regular

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  Hours Per Week

  40

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  Working at NREL

  The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

  From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

  NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

  Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

  Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.

  Job Description

  We are considering remote candidates. Local candidates preferred. For candidates who are located in Colorado, we have hybrid work options available.

  The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is seeking a multi focused individual to contribute as a Technical Sourcer and Conference Coordinator to proactively identify and assess talent for NREL as well as assist with coordination of career fairs and conferences. This full-time, direct hire role which will uncover and attract top talent and help drive growth across our business.

  At NREL we focus on creative answers to today's energy challenges. From breakthroughs in fundamental science to new clean technologies to integrated energy systems that power our lives, NREL researchers are transforming the way the nation and the world use energy. We also have a $1.4B economic impact nationwide through jobs, partnerships, research accomplishments, and community activities.

  In the role of Sourcer, you will partner closely with Talent Acquisition Recruiters and various Directorates and Centers to develop a deep understanding of how positions impact the business. You will source talent for a variety of roles across the laboratory, generating interest and building pipeline for current and future talent needs. The Technical Sourcer is a critical role with responsibility to lead the sourcing function across the organization and execute on long-term talent strategy.

  In the role of conference coordinator, you will partner with the the dedicated Technical Sourcer to organize attendance at various career fairs (both virtual and onsite), recruiting events and conferences throughout the year. This role will also be responsible for reaching out to staff for participation and sending out follow up and confirmation emails; sending out confirmations to event organizers, maintaining the event tracking worksheet, creating and posting social media posts on LinkedIn prior to and after events, partnering with the event team at NREL to reserve and ensure shipment of displays and pop up banners, etc.

  The successful candidate will support our Talent Acquisition team with the objective of increasing the candidate pipeline by sourcing candidates, assessing qualifications, and positioning them appropriately for job opportunities within the laboratory. Sourcing of candidates is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the overall success of the lab and an exciting opportunity to help NREL scale the business and find exceptional talent.

  Role and Responsibilities:

  • Identify potential and priority candidates through the internal resume database, candidate referrals, networking, and web sourcing.

  • Work closely with internal TA team to develop and execute tactical sourcing strategies to create appropriate candidate flow and pipeline to meet overall recruiting goals.

  • Partner with recruiting team and client groups to assess hiring needs and goals.

  • Maintain reporting metrics and generate reports on regular basis.

  • The Technical Sourcer will also have the opportunity to work as a Technical Recruiter during times of requisition overflow. We are looking for a flexible individual who is willing to work as a Technical Recruiter when needed.

  Skills and Experience:

  • Technical recruiting experience and intellectual curiosity required.

  • Experience with diversity outreach, building and maintaining partnerships with diversity focused career fair organizers and consistently demonstrates an understanding for consistent diversity candidate outreach.

  • Ambiguity Tolerance – a level of comfort and confidence to begin search execution with limited data, and build the foundation of information through research and intellectual curiosity, creatively using subject matter experts and knowledge partners to ensure successful strategy and execution.

  • Exceptional communication, organizational skills, and a passion for finding extraordinary people.

  • Ability to work with confidential information and consistently exercise good judgment in dealing with a variety of situations.

  • Ability to maintain strong relationships with all clients including internal/external recruiters, business partners and candidates.

  • The Technical Sourcer will be responsible for developing a target list of companies and prospects, in conjunction with the recruiter and hiring manager.

  • Experienced in creating and maintaining a continual/active flow of prospects and candidates by utilizing advanced internet searching skills, cold calling, networking, database mining, referrals, and other advanced recruitment techniques for current and future open positions.

  • Responsible for proactively sourcing talented and diverse prospects through innovative sourcing techniques; identifying top talent to fill critical positions by utilizing online database searches, internal databases, networking, referrals, research, and cold calling.

  • Find, engage and activate passive candidates through the use of Boolean search strings, LinkedIn. Social media and alternative search techniques.

  • Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization & in the business community. Strategize different ways to build talent pipelines and conduct talent mapping.

  • Experience with research/sourcing and diving into search strategies is a huge plus.

  • Ability to contribute in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks

  • Experienced in working both independently and collaboratively as a team member.

  • Comfortable working at home as well as in an office setting. Ability to stay focused and accomplish objectives when working from home.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Strong business acumen.

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  Basic Qualifications

  Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience. General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques. Frequent application of industry concepts and principles. General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication. Ability to use various computer software programs.

  * Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

  Additional Required Qualifications

  • Self-assured – a professional who is not easily thrown, is able to think on their feet, exhibit maturity, and execute highly confidential searches with senior leadership

  • Two or more years of Technical Sourcing experience

  • Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and deliver quality results under tight deadlines

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience with Workday a plus

  • Self-assured – a professional who is not easily thrown, is able to think on their feet, exhibit maturity, and execute highly confidential searches with senior leadership

  • 5 or more years of Technical Sourcing experience

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  Job Application Submission Window

  The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

  Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

  Job Profile: Professional II / Annual Salary Range: $73,200 - $120,800

  NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

  Benefits Summary

  Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

  * Based on eligibility rules

  Drug Free Workplace

  NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

  If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

  Submission Guidelines

  Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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  EEO Policy

  NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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• About the company

  155855 The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, located in Golden, Colorado, specializes in renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development.

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