At eSpark, we are building the next generation of tools to help students succeed in school and in life. Using student data and teacher insight, we curate the best learning resources to create a personalized learning experience for each student. It’s life-changing impact: each school year students who learn reading and math through eSpark are measurably more likely to be on track for college.  

Job Mission

Build diverse, robust pipelines through sourcing, events and other recruiting avenues to swiftly fill for eSpark’s highest priority roles.

In this role, you will:

• Support hiring managers by building a pipeline of top candidates through researching and sourcing for candidates and then engaging them.
• Manage and maintain an exceptional interview experience - you leave candidates with an exceptionally positive view of our team and culture because of your diligence.
• Play air traffic controller on all recruiting logistics. You manage all steps of the interview process: fit screens, on-site interviews, performance tasks, references, etc.
• Build our pipelines while building our brand so we’re attracting candidates through promotion, events, conferences, blog posts, etc.
• Draft, edit and post open roles on the eSpark website, LinkedIn, EdSurge, BuiltIn Chicago,  AngelList and other relevant job sites.
• Support the team with administrative tasks and special projects as they relate to people operations at eSpark.

You bring:

• 0-3 years full time work experience.
• Operational Excellence - You get work done quickly and done well by effectively organizing, prioritizing, tracking, and managing your workflow. You speak up when you need help unblocking barriers.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication - externally and internally - across different teams, people and levels of leadership. You write well and persuasively.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity and a high level of empathy for the candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Education, work or internship experience in sales, marketing, HR or recruitment preferred. Interest in HR or recruiting required. Passion for technology and/or education a bonus.