Recruiting Partner (Full-Time, Fixed-Term — 1 Year)

Code.org is an education innovation nonprofit dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science (CS) as part of their core K-12 education. We increase participation in AI+CS education by reaching students of all backgrounds where they are — at their skill level, in their schools, and in ways that inspire them to keep learning, with a focus on increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. The leading provider of K-12 AI+CS education curriculum across the globe, Code.org also organizes the annual Hour of AI campaign, building on the legacy of the Hour of Code, which has engaged more than 15% of all students in the world!

Code.org's global role in the K-12 computer science movement is only possible because we use a unifying approach across diverse and often divided stakeholders. At a time of increasing polarization, the idea of increasing opportunity for students unites people from across the political spectrum. Code.org's team members, students, teachers, and supporters have diverse and diverging view points, and they are all welcome in our mission. Read more. 

A note on role structure: This is a full-time position with a defined term ending one year from the start date. Extension beyond that term is possible but is not guaranteed and should not be assumed. 

Hiring is one of the most important things we do, as every person who joins Code.org shapes what we can deliver for students. The Recruiting Partner owns the full hiring lifecycle from intake to offer. They find and engage exceptional talent - people whose skills and experience are genuinely aligned with what Code.org is trying to do in the world - and bring the rigor, structure, and expertise that turns hiring from guesswork into a repeatable and defensible process. The Recruiting Partner is the expert in the room on assessing talent, from designing the right assessments and structuring the right conversations to coaching Hiring Managers to evaluate what actually predicts performance. Every candidate, at every stage, gets an experience that reflects who we are.

If you believe that the people we hire determine what we can do for students, and that getting hiring right is itself mission-critical work, this role is for you.

In this role you will:

• →Partner with Hiring Managers to define and drive hiring strategies, including role scope, sourcing approach, and evaluation design.
• →Act as the expert on talent assessment by designing high-quality take-home assignments and structured exercises that surface meaningful, role-specific signals and predict post-hire performance.
• →Assess candidates against Code.org’s cultural principles with the same rigor as functional skills and coach Hiring Managers and interviewers to do the same.
• →Coach Hiring Managers and interviewers to improve calibration and decision-making
• →Own the full recruiting lifecycle for assigned roles, with accountability for hiring outcomes.
• →Actively source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and creative channels to build diverse, high-quality pipelines.
• →Conduct screening calls and informational interviews to assess skills, motivation, and alignment with Code.org’s mission.
• →Deliver a high-quality, transparent candidate experience throughout the process.
• →Identify hiring risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities, and drive course correction.
• →Facilitate interviews and debriefs, with a focus on rigor, equity, and efficiency.
• →Build strong partnerships with Hiring Managers by providing data-informed recommendations, market insights, best practices with talent assessment, and structured feedback loops.
• →Maintain meticulous records and data accuracy in Greenhouse and other recruiting systems; track and report on key recruiting metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• →Partner with the People & Culture team on offers, onboarding, and continuous process improvement.
• →Champion inclusive hiring practices and uphold ethical standards in the use of recruiting tools, including AI.
• →Continuously iterate on sourcing strategies, tools, and processes to improve quality of hire.
• →Represent Code.org’s mission and culture authentically in every candidate interaction.

We seek candidates who have:

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in mission-driven or tech-focused organizations.
• Proven success owning searches end-to-end, including sourcing, assessment, and closing candidates across a variety of roles and levels.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic advisor to Hiring Managers and influence decision-making with data and insights.
• Proven experience designing or co-developing effective talent assessments such as take-home assignments, case studies, or structured exercises that lead to high-quality hires.
• A clear and specific methodology for assessing cultural principles and behaviors, with examples of how that methodology has changed hiring outcomes.
• Ability to operate independently with sound judgment in ambiguous or fast-changing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple roles and workflows simultaneously.
• Excellent project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with an ATS (e.g., Greenhouse) and sourcing tools; familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter and recruiting automation tools.
• Comfort using data and metrics to improve hiring outcomes and efficiency.
• Bias for action and proactive approach to identifying issues and driving outcomes forward.
• Interest in technology and AI trends.

In addition, candidates must:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Work within the continental United States
• Pass a pre-employment background check
• Be willing to travel a minimum of two times per year for team events 
  

The way we work matters as much as the work itself. Before you apply, we invite you to take a look at our cultural principles. They reflect who we are, how we show up for each other, and what we look for in the people who join us.

At Code.org, we use AI thoughtfully and responsibly to support human-centered hiring. AI may help with administrative tasks, but every hiring decision is made by real people on our team. We welcome candidates to use AI appropriately in their job search while upholding our values of honesty and integrity throughout the process.

Read our full AI Use Policy in Hiring here.

Step 1: Informational Interview - learn more about the role and share your experience (30 minutes)
Step 2: Take-Home Assignment (~3 hours)
Step 3: Interviews with several members of the Code.org team (~3 hours)
Step 4: Final Interview (1 hour)
Step 5: Reference Checks 

All interviews are currently being conducted virtually via Zoom

Our team will review all applications on an ongoing basis and if we believe your qualifications would make a great fit, we'll contact you to schedule an informational interview.