Contract Recruiter, Amplify
Contractor
$40 – $45 per hour
K-12 curriculum & assessment publisher
Posted today
K-12 curriculum & assessment publisher
1001+ employees
Posted today
$40 – $45 per hour
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help educators create the next generation of scientific innovators as well as citizens who are sceptical, curious, and evidence-based thinkers.
Role
Who you are
- 4+ years of full life cycle recruiting experience, ideally in an in-house environment
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute creative sourcing strategies across a variety of functions including Product, Finance, Technology, Sales, and Administrative roles with a special focus on Product and Technology
- Strong ability to source, network with, and assess candidates across multiple disciplines and levels
- Hands-on experience with Ashby ATS and Workday HRIS
- Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and the Google Suite of products
- Proven track record of managing multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
- Previous recruiting experience in the Education or EdTech industry
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage confidently across all levels from entry-level candidates to senior leadership
- Strong client service orientation with a demonstrated ability to build trusted, collaborative relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders
- Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage competing priorities with minimal oversight
- An innovative, solutions-oriented mindset with a genuine passion for process improvement
What the job involves
- Amplify is looking for an experienced Contract Recruiter to join our People Team and help us find the mission-driven talent that powers our work.
- In this role, you will own the full recruitment life cycle from building thoughtful sourcing strategies and engaging inclusive candidate pools to partnering closely with hiring managers and driving offers to close
- This is more than a sourcing role. You will serve as a true talent advisor to the business consulting with hiring teams, shaping search strategies, and ensuring every candidate who interacts with Amplify walks away with an exceptional experience.
- If you are a self-motivated recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and believes in the power of education, we want to hear from you
- This is a full-time contract position with an expected duration of 6 months, with the potential for extension
- Own the full recruitment life cycle across a variety of functions including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer management while delivering a high-quality, diverse slate of candidates to hiring managers
- Develop and execute creative, thoughtful sourcing strategies to build robust talent pipelines for both exempt and non-exempt roles
- Act as a strategic talent consultant and advisor to hiring managers partnering to define role requirements, align on search strategy, and set clear expectations around timing and delivery
- Deliver an exceptional candidate experience at every stage of the process through timely, transparent, and thoughtful communication
- Maintain deep subject matter expertise in the EdTech industry, including awareness of the competitive talent landscape and relevant recruitment resources
- Ensure 100% accuracy in tracking and managing the recruitment process in Ashby, maintaining full compliance with Amplify's hiring practices and standards
- Sustain a high level of productivity and quality during peak hiring periods without compromising the candidate or hiring manager experience
- Support special projects and other People Team initiatives as needed
Our take
Since launching as Wireless Generation in the year 2000, before rebranding in 2012 after News Corp acquired the company, Amplify has grown into one of the leading providers of K-12 curricula, assessment and supplemental programs for ELA (English Language Arts), Math and Science.
The EdTech market has been growing rapidly for the last decade and more, and its value is expected to surpass 230 billion by 2030. This growth means that the company has plenty of competition from the likes of Khan Academy and Kaplan Test, but the fact that Amplify is used by around 10 million students puts it in a very strong position.
After a major growth funding round in 2021, Amplify acquired digital math tools developer Desmos. This is in keeping with its commitment to strategically acquire high-performing education companies in order to expand its own tech and product offerings.
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Insights
23% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2021
$215m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Mar 2021
$0.1m
GRANT
Total funding: $263.3m
Company benefits
- Full benefits: Our health insurance options include health, dental, and vision coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and children—effective on your date of hire. We make a generous contribution to all employee HSA plans, which can be used to cover eligible health expenses. We offer unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, long- and short-term disability, and employer-sponsored employee life insurance. We offer paid parental leave, backup childcare and backup eldercare. On top of all that, we also provide our full-time employees with a robust voluntary benefits program that includes coverage options for everyone in the family, including pets.
- Opportunities for inspiration: Amplify believes in the importance of supporting charitable nonprofits in the communities where we live and work. We encourage employees to support organizations that promote the welfare of children and families in the areas of education, health, and social services. One way for employees to give back is through our Volunteer Time Off program, which allows employees to take 16 hours each year to contribute to an eligible charitable or nonprofit organization.
- Tuition reimbursement: Full-time employees who are enrolled in an accredited college or university course related to their areas of work are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement.
Company HQ
Dumbo, NY
Leadership
Larry Berger
(Co-Founder & CEO)Co-founded Wireless Generation in 2000 and was CEO until News Corp bought the company in 2010, becoming President and then CEO of Amplify post-acquisition. Serves on the boards of Touch Press, the Academy of American Poets, Lapham’s Quarterly, the Institute for Sustained Attention, and the Southern Education Foundation.
Catherine Mackay
(COO & President)Catherine joined Amplify in 2014 as a Consultant of Amplify Learning. She quickly moved into the role of GM and SVP of Middle School ELA, then CEO of Amp,ify New Curriculum before becoming COO in 2018. Prior to Amplify, she spent 8 years at Tablet Hotels (acquired by Michelin) as the Head of Business Development and Director of the Operating Board.
LaShon Ormond
(CIO)LaShon joined Amplify in 2011 as a Project Manager. While at the company, she's held a number of roles and moved into the role of Chief Impact Officer in 2023.
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