Contract Recruiter

PragerU•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$65,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

PragerU is seeking a hands-on Contract Recruiter for a 4–6 month assignment, potentially longer, to help attract and hire mission-aligned talent during a period of rapid growth. The role is remote in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, or Texas, and requires availability during Pacific Time Zone hours. The recruiter will manage full-cycle hiring across departments, including marketing, production, content, operations, and fundraising. Working closely with hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition and People teams, the recruiter will build candidate pipelines, source talent using traditional and AI-powered methods, support hiring decisions with recruiting data, and provide a timely, high-quality candidate experience. Candidates should align with PragerU’s principles and conservative values and be enthusiastic about its content and audience.

Requirements

3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, referrals, networking, and other creative sourcing methods.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage candidates and stakeholders at all levels.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to adapt quickly.
Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Experience with Google Workspace and applicant tracking systems.
A collaborative, positive attitude and a strong sense of ownership.
Strong alignment with PragerU’s principles and conservative values, and genuine enthusiasm for its content and audience.
Availability to work within Pacific Time Zone hours.
Must reside in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, or Texas.

Responsibilities

Own and drive full-cycle recruiting across all departments, from sourcing through offer, including roles in marketing, production, content, operations, and fundraising.
Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies, including direct outreach, networking, and AI-powered sourcing tools.
Proactively source passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals, Boolean searches, AI tools, and other creative methods.
Build and maintain candidate pipelines for active and future roles.
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through clear communication and timely follow-up.
Use data and recruiting tools to track progress and optimize hiring outcomes.
Partner with the VP, People Operations and Director, Talent Acquisition to understand hiring needs and provide strategic guidance throughout the process.
Collaborate with the broader People team on recruiting initiatives and projects as needed.