Talent Acquisition Coordinator

For over a century, Home Sweet Home Ministries has stood as a pillar of the community and a beacon of Christ’s love for the hungry, homeless, and hopeless here in Central Illinois. It is the mission of every member of our staff and our volunteers to demonstrate Christ’s love through innovative approaches that instill hope, restore lives, and build community. We offer supportive services to those in need – providing shelter, food, case management, as well as programs including Bridge for Hope, Rapid Rehousing, and our Bread for Life Co-Op.  

Now you, too, can help build upon our traditions and contribute your passion for caring for others and your desire to be a guiding light for Christ’s love to those caught in the storm by joining our dedicated team as a Residential Assistant. In this role, you will coordinate residential care for homeless men, women, and children who are staying at Home Sweet Home Ministries while demonstrating hospitality, positivity, and promoting an environment welcoming to life transformation. Also, you will serve as an ambassador to the community and provide care and resources to non-residential clients who may connect with Home Sweet Home Ministries for services.   

Why Work at Home Sweet Home Ministries? 

Purpose-Driven Impact 
Make a meaningful difference every day. Your work helps restore hope and dignity to individuals in our community while sharing Christ’s love and compassion. 

Comprehensive Full-Time Benefits 
We care for our team so you can care for others. 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• Short- and long-term disability coverage 

• Employer-paid life insurance 

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match (after one year of employment) 

• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 

• Generous paid time off 

• Free on-site meals and beverages 

Join a Caring Team 
Work alongside compassionate, mission-driven colleagues who are committed to serving others and making a lasting impact. 

Primary Location Home Sweet Home Ministries, 303 E Oakland Ave

Required Schedule  Monday-Friday, daytime business hours

Annual Salary Range - $44,000-48,000/year

NOT REMOTE JOB

Job Summary: 

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator plays a key role in supporting recruitment efforts for both employees and volunteers, ensuring the organization attracts the best talent across all roles. This position involves coordinating recruitment activities, including scheduling interviews, managing job postings, and assisting with onboarding. In addition to employee recruitment, the coordinator works closely with department heads to match volunteers with program needs, ensuring a positive experience for both employees and volunteers throughout their time with Home Sweet Home Ministries (HSHM). The coordinator helps foster a welcoming and supportive environment that promotes engagement and retention. 

Recruitment Coordination for Employees and Volunteers 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates and volunteers throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive experience by providing prompt, professional communication, including feedback to candidates during the recruitment process.  

• Maintain job and volunteer opportunity sourcing across various platforms (e.g., company website, job boards, volunteer databases). 

• Responsible for timely application review and initial screenings for both employee candidates and volunteer applicants. 

• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and relevant department leads for both employee and volunteer roles. Assist with travel and logistical arrangements for interviews or volunteer engagements, as needed. 

• Track progress of candidates and volunteers using an applicant tracking system or volunteer management system, ensuring accurate records. 

Employee Onboarding and Volunteer Integration 

• Ensure all necessary background checks are completed prior to employment or volunteer engagement.  

• Responsible for onboarding new employees and volunteers, including coordinating start dates, orientation schedules, and collection of all required documentation prior to orientation/start dates.   

• Ensure that volunteers are scheduled correctly, for regular and/or special events, and that volunteers are equipped with the instructions and skills needed to be successful in their roles.   

• Be the point of contact at Home Sweet Home Ministries (HSHM) for community service and Workfare Program and serve as liaison with the respective entities. 

Collaboration and Administrative Support 

• Collaborate with HSHM leadership to understand staffing and volunteer needs across the organization and initiate the recruitment process as required.  

• Participate in recruiting events such as job fairs, community outreach, and volunteer fairs to attract a diverse pool of candidates and volunteers. 

• Prepare recruitment reports and track key metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, candidate sources, volunteer engagement rates).  

• Maintain volunteer records, track participation, and assist in the evaluation of volunteer engagement. 

• Coordinate with leadership to ensure timely offboarding, with proper documentation in HRIS and volunteer management systems. 

Employee and Volunteer Engagement and Retention 

• Be the point of contact for volunteers, guiding them through their service experience by providing support, coaching, and assistance in resolving any issues they may encounter. 

• Cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment to boost employee engagement and retention and assist the Director of Administration with employee relations matters. 

• Organize employee and volunteer appreciation activities and events in collaboration with the Director of Administration to recognize contributions and build community. 

• Collaborate with leadership to develop and refine recruitment and volunteer policies and procedures, and systems that foster learning and a sense of belonging within the organization. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, write, talk, hear, and communicate effectively with staff, clients, and others in person, by telephone, and in writing.  The employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to type, write, or handle objects, and reach with hands and arms; carry and lift up to 25 pounds; twist and reach to perform essential functions; and reach with hands and arms to obtain or store files. Close vision and depth perception, hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, stapler and basic office equipment. 

Other Duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without cause. 

• Mission-oriented with values in harmony with those of Home Sweet Home Ministries, Inc. 

• Associate's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience). 

• 0-2 years of experience in HR, recruitment, or volunteer coordination. 

• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, volunteer management systems, and online recruiting platforms is a plus. 

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. 

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to engage diverse audiences. 

• High attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.