Job Description

Summary

The Recruiting Coordinator provides high‑touch, discreet support throughout the recruitment process, expertly coordinating complex schedules and delivering an exceptional candidate experience, including seamless interactions with senior‑level and executive talent. Beyond day-to-day recruiting coordination, the Coordinator supports reporting, career fairs, recruiting events, and broader Talent Acquisition and HR initiatives. With strong organizational skills, adaptability, and attention to detail, the Coordinator manages competing priorities, shifting deadlines, and sensitive information while consistently delivering high-quality results. The Recruiting Coordinator should bring exceptional communication, coordination, and customer service to a fast-paced recruiting environment. #LI-CJ1

Full-time temporary employees are eligible for fully subsidized medical and pharmacy benefits on Day 1 (for themselves and their immediate family), and have access to many additional benefits, including eligibility to participate in our retirement plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage high volume of interview scheduling working directly with candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers to schedule phone screens and interviews
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs
• Advertise jobs on appropriate job boards, LinkedIn, and other specialized sites
• Update, track and maintain candidate data in the applicant tracking system and in the cloud to ensure accurate records
• Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, dashboards, and presentations as needed
• Coordinate logistics and participate in events and career fairs
• Support Talent Acquisition and HR projects, programs, and initiatives as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and excellent customer service skills with all levels of the organization
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization, organization, and time management skills
• Collaborative team player, with an ability to successfully build cross-functional relationships
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with shifting deadlines and ambiguity
• Ability to observe confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), social media platforms (LinkedIn, etc.), and internet research

Education, Experience and Certifications

• High school diploma, GED certificate or associate degree required

Physical Requirements

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated hourly rate for this position is: $25.64-$35.54. The pay rate offered will be based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.