Best suited to candidates with high-volume recruitment experience working in sports or entertainment industries, who thrive in collaborative, in-office environments.
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Original posting from The National Football League via Greenhouse
The Early Careers & Seasonal Recruitment Associate will support full-cycle recruiting efforts across Early Career programs and high-volume Seasonal hiring for various NFL offices. This role is critical to building and sustaining talent pipelines that support both near-term staffing needs and long-term talent development.
The successful candidate will partner closely with hiring managers, senior leaders, Human Resources, Compensation, Finance, and HR Business Partners to deliver efficient, equitable, and high-quality hiring outcomes that align with the NFL’s vision, mission, and values.
Responsibilities
Provide full-cycle recruiting support, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, scheduling, and offer management, for:
Early career programs (internships, rotational programs, fellowships, entry-level roles)
High-volume seasonal and temporary roles across multiple departments and locations
Handle 40–50+ requisitions during peak seasonal periods across multiple departments and locations.
Partner with hiring managers and HR to understand workforce needs, headcount planning, and role requirements.
Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines for early career and recurring seasonal hiring.
Provide regular search updates, hiring insights, and pipeline reporting to stakeholders.
Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data in Greenhouse.
Coordinate offer processes and ensure completion of onboarding requirements.
Represent the NFL at campus events, job fairs, and virtual or in-person recruiting events as needed.
Ensure compliance with EEO, ADA, and applicable federal and state employment laws.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of recruitment experience (early career, seasonal, or high-volume), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated success managing high-volume requisitions concurrently.
Experience with recruitment platforms such as Greenhouse, LinkedIn, and HireVue.
Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and corporate recruiting practices.
Proven candidate management and stakeholder partnership skills.
Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
Other Key Attributes
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Experience supporting large-scale, fast-turnaround hiring initiatives.
Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly learn operational needs across departments.
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and proactive problem-solving skills.
Self-starter who can work independently while collaborating effectively with teams.
Creative, resourceful, and solutions-oriented thinker.
Travel
Potential travel during peak recruiting seasons.
Terms & Expected Hours of Work
This job posting is for a position with one of the NFL’s third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are handled by the agency. The assignment to provide services to the NFL will be limited in duration but may be extended for an additional period by agreement between the NFL and the agency.
Anticipated engagement of up to six months or longer, subject to business needs.
40 hours per week required; overtime and/or weekend hours may be necessary during peak recruiting periods.
FLSA non-exempt.
This role is with one of the NFL’s third-party agency partners providing recruitment services to the NFL.
Salary $30—$40 USDBenefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS
At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
WHO WE ARE:
NFL Core Values:
Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.
NFL Leadership Attributes:
Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact
WHO YOU ARE:
Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset