Recruiter - Independent Contractor/Consultant

Contract Job Title: Recruiter

Reports to: Talent Acquisition Manager

Location: Remote (Preference for Mountain or Pacific Time Zone)
Status: Independent Contractor/Consultant

Term: November 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (initial training to take place in November 2026 and interviewing support to follow). Potential for this scope of services to be renewed annually, contingent on performance and funding.

Hours & Schedule: This position is structured as an on-call opportunity to assist with interviewing. During periods of active hiring, you can expect to work approximately 10 to 20 hours per week, though schedules will vary based on organizational needs and hours are not guaranteed.

Contract Fee:$30 to 45 per Hour; fee placement within range will be based upon professional and academic experience as it relates to the required qualifications of this contract position.

About Blueprint Schools Network

Founded in 2010, Blueprint Schools Network (“Blueprint”) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing educational equity and improving student outcomes. Blueprint partners with states, districts, and schools to design and implement evidence-based school improvement initiatives that help students thrive academically and beyond.

The Blueprint Math Fellows Program was developed from Blueprint’s research-based school improvement framework, which identifies the practices most strongly associated with student success. Central to this work is high-impact, small-group math instruction tailored to students’ individual learning needs. Since launching in 2010, the program has helped schools accelerate math achievement through data-driven tutoring and targeted academic support.

Blueprint partners with public school districts and charter school networks in Oakland, CA; Phoenix, Yuma, Apache Junction, Miami, and Sierra Vista, AZ; Saint Louis, MO; Plainville, CT; and Washington, DC to implement high-impact math tutoring programs that support students and schools.

The Opportunity

Blueprint Schools Network is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Contract Recruiter to support staffing needs across our national network on an as-needed, on-call basis (10–20 hours per week).

In this role, you will lead end-to-end recruitment efforts for critical positions, including Blueprint Math Fellows (tutors), internal positions and consultants. The ideal candidate thrives in an agile environment, moves quickly to build candidate pipelines, and brings a passion for our mission.

Key Responsibilities

1. Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Proactively source qualified candidates via Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, university career centers, education networks, and referral programs.
• Target recruitment efforts to attract diverse, mission-aligned candidates.
• Build and maintain an active pool of talent for recurring and urgent hiring needs.

2. Full-Cycle Recruitment Execution

• Screen resumes and conduct preliminary phone interviews to assess qualifications, mission fit, and availability.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers.
• Manage high-volume applicant pipelines through JazzHR - Blueprint’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

3. Hiring Partner & Candidate Experience

• Deliver a high-touch, responsive candidate experience from initial contact through offer stage.
• Maintain clear communication with Talent Acquisition Manager and internal leadership regarding candidate pipelines, time-to-fill metrics, and sourcing strategies.
• Conduct reference checks and assist with onboarding handoffs as requested.

Hours & On-Call Structure

• Hours: Variable between 10 to 20 hours per week, based on active requisition volume and organizational hiring cycles (e.g., peak seasonal hiring for school-year positions). Availability to accommodate interviews in Mountain and Pacific time zones.
• Schedule: Flexible and remote; hours are allocated dynamically as hiring needs arise.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of talent acquisition/recruitment experience. Prior experience in K–12 education, charter management networks, tutoring organizations, or educational nonprofits is strongly preferred.
• Sourcing Skills: Demonstrated track record of proactive passive sourcing and running high-volume recruiting campaigns.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency with modern Applicant Tracking Systems, Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Google Workspace.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to represent Blueprint warmly and professionally to prospective candidates.
• Independence: Strong self-management skills to operate independently in a flexible, variable-hour contract engagement.

Terms of Service

• Engagement: This is an independent contractor role.
• Schedule: Remote, ability to work across multiple US time zones as needed to support interview availability (EST, MST, PST).
• Compliance: Must successfully clear Blueprint background screenings.
• Onboarding: Training will be provided by the Blueprint Program and Human Capital Teams.

Blueprint Schools Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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