Recruiting Coordinator - Temporary (Cape Canaveral)

SpaceX
Cape Canaveral, FL
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with prior recruiting or HR experience working in the space industry, who can manage onsite logistics and adapt to a fast-paced, temporary role.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior recruiting or HR experience and a genuine interest in the space industry
    — “Learn about our business to the extent that you can speak intelligently about our programs with candidates and client groups”
  • Individuals who are detail-oriented and can manage multiple projects in a high-pressure environment
    — “Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, be flexible to change, and adapt to shifting priorities”
  • People with a strong foundation in administrative tasks and a passion for contributing to a high-impact team
    — “Self-directed, detail-oriented problem solver with a strong passion to contribute to the team’s success”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a full-time, onsite commitment in Cape Canaveral, FL, with no remote flexibility
    — “Ability to work 100% onsite in Cape Canaveral, FL– remote or hybrid work will not be considered”
  • There is potential for conversion to a permanent role based on performance
    — “permanent hire conversion based on performance and business need”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to learn and communicate about complex business and industry topics
    — “Capacity to learn and speak intelligently about our business and the space industry”
  • Emphasize experience with applicant tracking systems like Greenhouse
    — “Experience with Greenhouse or other applicant tracking system”
  • Demonstrate your proficiency with MS Outlook and Microsoft Office tools in your resume
    — “Proficiency with MS Outlook and Microsoft Office tools”
  • Showcase your ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
    — “Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact, diplomacy, and discretion”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • successful candidate interviews
  • positive candidate feedback
  • efficient administrative support
Typical background
recruitinghuman resourcesmarketing

Skills & requirements

Required

Recruiting CoordinationCandidate Experience ManagementAdministrative SupportProject Management

Preferred

Applicant Tracking SystemHuman ResourcesMarketingSales

Stack & domain

GreenhouseMS OutlookMicrosoft Office ToolsPersonnel Policy And ProcedureFederal And State Laws Regarding Employment PracticesTeam PlayerSelf-directedDetail-oriented Problem SolverHigh Sense Of UrgencyAbility To Handle Confidential And Sensitive InformationAbility To Communicate EffectivelyCapacity To Learn And Speak Intelligently About Our Business And The Space IndustryExcellent Written And Oral Communication SkillsRecruitingHuman ResourcesMarketingSalesTechnology

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

RECRUITING COORDINATOR- TEMPORARY POSITION

As a recruiting coordinator at SpaceX, your primary responsibility is to schedule all candidate onsite interviews, as well as making sure that candidates have a great experience and a successful interview day.  You will also support your recruiting team, which may include but is not limited to greeting and touring candidates, and assisting with administrative tasks throughout the hiring process. Recruiting coordinators are integral members of the recruiting team as we bring top talent to SpaceX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Schedule onsite interviews

Coordinate candidate travel

Host candidates and manage day-of onsite interview logistics

Learn about our business to the extent that you can speak intelligently about our programs with candidates and client groups

Ensure that all candidates have a positive experience while interviewing with SpaceX

Assist the talent operations team with special projects as needed

POSITION DETAILS:

This is a temporary position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.

LENGTH OF POSITION: 6 months (permanent hire conversion based on performance and business need)

LOCATION: Cape Canaveral, FL (requires being onsite - remote work not considered)

SHIFT: standard business hours

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Previous experience in a professional setting within recruiting, human resources, marketing, sales, or technology

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum GPA of 3.0

6+ months of professional experience in human resources, marketing, sales, or technology (internship experience is applicable)

Experience as a recruiting coordinator

Experience with Greenhouse or other applicant tracking system

Proficiency with MS Outlook and Microsoft Office tools

Basic knowledge of personnel policy and procedure in accordance with federal and state laws regarding employment practices

Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, be flexible to change, and adapt to shifting priorities

Team player with a high sense of urgency

Self-directed, detail-oriented problem solver with a strong passion to contribute to the team’s success

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact, diplomacy, and discretion

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels, including senior management, on a 1:1 basis and in groups

Capacity to learn and speak intelligently about our business and the space industry

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing to work overtime as needed

Ability to work 100% onsite in Cape Canaveral, FL– remote or hybrid work will not be considered

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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