Recruiting Coordinator / Junior Recruiter

Recruiting Coordinator / Junior Recruiter Company: Bespoke Technologies, Inc. Location: Northern Virginia-Hybrid/Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: 0–2 Years

Position Overview Bespoke Technologies is seeking a motivated, highly organized, and proactive Recruiting Coordinator / Junior Recruiter to support our growing talent acquisition team. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for someone interested in building a career in technical recruiting within the federal government contracting industry.

The ideal candidate is an outgoing, extrovert with excellent communication skills who takes initiative, follows through on commitments, and understands the importance of timely candidate engagement. We are looking for someone who is responsive, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where consistent communication and accountability are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source, identify, and engage potential candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, recruiting databases, and other channels.
• Conduct consistent candidate outreach and follow-up to maintain an active recruiting pipeline.
• Respond promptly to candidate inquiries, internal requests, and recruiting team communications.
• Take ownership of assigned recruiting tasks, ensuring timely completion and consistent follow-through.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate screenings, and hiring activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Track candidate communications and ensure no qualified candidates are overlooked due to delayed follow-up.
• Support recruiters in identifying qualified candidates for technical and cleared government contracting positions.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess qualifications, availability, compensation expectations, and security clearance status.
• Attend scheduled recruiting meetings and provide timely updates on assigned activities.
• Assist with job postings, recruiting reports, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Work closely with senior recruiters to develop full-cycle recruiting skills.

Required Qualifications

• 0–2 years of recruiting, HR, administrative, customer service, or related professional experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated responsiveness and ability to communicate promptly and professionally.
• Strong follow-through, personal accountability, and commitment to completing assigned tasks.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to initiate candidate outreach rather than wait for direction.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning recruiting software.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Previous experience supporting recruiting or HR operations.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, job boards, or applicant tracking systems.
• Interest in technology, cybersecurity, and federal government contracting.
• Basic understanding of government security clearances.

What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Responsiveness: Timely communication with candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.
• Follow-Through: Consistent completion of assigned tasks without repeated reminders.
• Candidate Outreach: Initiative in contacting prospective candidates and maintaining regular engagement.
• Accountability: Ownership of recruiting activities, deadlines, and results.
• Organization: Accurate candidate tracking, scheduling, and documentation.
• Growth: Willingness to learn and progressively assume greater recruiting responsibilities.

Career Development This position provides hands-on training and mentorship with the opportunity to advance into a full-cycle Technical Recruiter role. As skills develop, responsibilities will expand to include independent candidate sourcing, screening, pipeline management, and ownership of assigned requisitions.

About Bespoke Technologies Bespoke Technologies, Inc. is a growing federal government contractor providing technology and professional services to government customers. We are committed to building talented teams and providing employees with opportunities for professional growth.

Bespoke Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.