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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Sterling Martin Associates, a national, retained executive recruiting firm with offices in Washington, DC; New York; Chicago; Portland, OR; and Orange County, CA, is seeking a Research Associate. We are seeking either an experienced professional or an individual who is willing to learn the executive search business including the latest trends in executive-level and diversity recruitment. You should be a self-starter who takes initiative and is capable of working as part of our high-performing team supporting client organizations, which are national and international membership associations and nonprofit organizations. This position will be based in our office in the Annapolis MD area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Use a variety of sourcing methods (e.g., LinkedIn, affinity groups, social media) to build an always-on, diverse pipeline.
Develop target organization criteria and lists from appropriate sectors, geographical areas, etc. to be researched for potential candidates.
Identify contact information for potential candidates.
Gain a deep understanding and knowledge base of the association and nonprofit sectors and candidates residing within.
Think strategically and act proactively to fill current needs; identify pools of talent for unique, competitive, or difficult-to-fill roles.
Collaborate closely with and provide support to Senior Executive Recruiters to identify top talent by executing on desired sourcing strategy.
Work with our senior team to maintain clear understanding of all current and potential openings. Deliver the quality and quantity of candidates to support open requisitions within reasonable and requested time frames.
Participate in intake/search kick-off meetings and partner with the Senior Executive Recruiter staff to understand the search parameters and business needs.
Conduct initial candidate outreach via e-mail.
Maintain candidate database.
REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of 2 years of professional office experienced paired with a desire to learn the executive recruiting and staffing industry.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred; candidates working toward a degree also considered.
Key Qualifications:
Ability to work creatively, effectively, and productively utilizing a variety of tools and resources to support sourcing strategies for identifying difficult-to-find, viable candidates.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to adapt both for audience.
Excellent listening skills; ability to synthetize information from multiple stakeholders and work independently to supply appropriate candidates.
Intellectually curious, with a desire to learn.
Naturally proactive, quality driven, and with an ownership mentality.
Agile and effective in a fast-paced role and culture.
Please send a resume and cover letter in confidence.
Sterling Martin Associates is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer committed to inclusion and cultural diversity in the workplace. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class.
