Recruiter

Who we are:

The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is an independent youth development nonprofit organization and has been a vibrant and vital institution, serving as an effective, critical bridge between law enforcement and communities across all five boroughs of the City since 1914. PAL operates diverse programs for children as young as 2 years old to young adults. Programs include Head Start, after-school programs and summer day camps for elementary, middle and high school youth, and summer Playstreets. PAL also runs evening teen centers and college readiness programs, youth employment, and juvenile justice programs. Staying true to PAL’s roots, a cornerstone of our youth development strategy includes offering competitive and recreational sports for children of all ages. At PAL, we’re devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too.

Position Summary

The Recruiter is responsible for front-end recruitment and talent sourcing to support PAL’s hiring needs for both program and infrastructure roles. across after-school, summer, and program-based roles. This role focuses on building candidate pipelines, sourcing qualified applicants, and conducting initial screenings and interviews to ensure a strong pool of candidates for hiring managers.

The Recruiter will take a data-informed and strategic approach to sourcing, using recruitment metrics and hiring trends to prioritize outreach efforts and strengthen candidate pipelines. This includes identifying high-yield sourcing channels and supporting targeted recruitment strategies.

The Recruiter will represent PAL in the community by attending hiring events and developing relationships with community-based organizations, workforce development agencies, and government partners to support ongoing recruitment efforts.

Pay & Commitment:

• $68,000-$75,000 a year

• 35 hours a week, Monday-Friday

• This position follows a hybrid schedule of three days remote and two days in office. On-site presence will also be required during hiring events.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and identify qualified candidates using a variety of channels, including job boards, referrals, community outreach, and events

• Review applications and conduct initial candidate screenings/interviews

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand job specifications, team structure, and skill needs

• Support hiring managers with tools and training to ensure a legal and equitable process

• Ensure interviews are scheduled and executed efficiently by tracking progress and following up with hiring managers and candidates as needed

• Track and analyze recruitment activity (e.g., applicant flow, source effectiveness, event outcomes) to inform sourcing efforts

• Support the development and execution of targeted, data-informed recruitment strategies based on hiring needs and trends to meet ongoing and seasonal hiring needs

• Attend job fairs, hiring events, and community outreach events to promote opportunities at PAL

• Develop, maintain, and regularly update a contact list of community-based organizations, workforce development agencies, and government partners

• Foster and maintain relationships with external partners to support continuous candidate referrals and pipeline development

• Maintain accurate applicant tracking records and recruitment documentation in the ATS

• Generate and submit regular reports to the HR Manager on recruitment activity, trends, and outcomes

• Support onboarding coordination by ensuring candidates progress through pre-employment steps (as needed)

• Assist with high-volume seasonal recruitment efforts, particularly for summer programming

• Promote PAL’s reputation and attractiveness as an employer

• Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in recruiting or talent sourcing, preferably in a high-volume or nonprofit environment.

• Experience with community-based recruitment, job fairs, or workforce partnerships is strongly preferred.

• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.

• Strong ability to source and engage candidates across multiple channels.

• Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities

• Ability to manage multiple roles and candidate pipelines simultaneously

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through

• Ability to use data to inform recruitment efforts

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Commitment to PAL’s mission and community-based work

• Ability to travel across the five boroughs of New York City to represent PAL at job fairs, hiring events, and community-based recruitment initiatives

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

At the Police Athletic League, we seek people who are talented, creative and passionate to help create a more inclusive city and better futures for our youth. We’re devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too.

The Police Athletic League is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy

Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.