Junior Recruiter - NYC (Contract)
Role Overview
This junior-level contract role involves coordinating candidate onboarding, scheduling, and communication for Fonzi's Match Day recruiting process. The recruiter will conduct phone screens, help polish candidate profiles, and provide interview guidance while supporting team operations and learning sourcing skills. This entry-point position offers hands-on experience in technical recruiting with potential for growth into a long-term career.
Perks & Benefits
The role is hybrid in NYC with remote flexibility, requiring 40 hours per week and participation in 2+ monthly NYC events. It offers a competitive hourly rate of $25-38 based on experience, mentorship from an experienced team, and exposure to AI/tech recruiting. Career growth opportunities include potential contract extension and development into a technical recruiter role within a well-funded, high-growth company.
Full Job Description
About Fonzi
Fonzi is a talent marketplace that connects top AI engineers with tech companies through Match Day. From early-stage startups to publicly traded tech giants, Fonzi works with high-quality companies building serious AI products.
This innovative approach flips traditional recruiting on its head — instead of candidates applying to hundreds of jobs, companies compete for their attention with upfront offers, giving candidates the power to choose opportunities that fit.
Founded in 2024, Fonzi is already generating revenue and backed by leading venture capital firms including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Boldstart Ventures, and Alumni Ventures.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Junior Recruiter to join our team on a 3-month contract to support candidate onboarding, coordination and recruiting operations.
This is a great entry point for someone with strong organizational skills, comfort talking to candidates on the phone, and an interest in breaking into technical recruiting. If successful, this role has the potential to extend and grow into a long-term technical recruiter career at Fonzi.
What You’ll Do
Candidate Coordination & Support
Be the main point of contact for candidates during our Match Day recruiting process
Manage scheduling, communication, onboarding, and interview coordination between candidates and companies
Conduct phone screens with candidates to confirm details and answer questions
Help candidates polish their profiles so they present their best selves to companies
Provide interview prep and guidance to candidates
Process & Growth
Keep candidate data organized and up to date
Support team operations by ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes
Learn sourcing skills over time (with training and mentorship from our team)
Gain exposure to the AI/tech recruiting landscape and start building technical recruiting skills
Event Participation - Fonzi hosts 2+ NYC events monthly
Work the room at our hosted industry events
Connect with candidates and clients to encourage participation in Match Day
What We’re Looking For
Required
1–3 years of professional experience (customer service, recruiting coordination, executive assistant, or other people-facing/organizational roles. preferred)
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Comfortable speaking with candidates on the phone
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Interest in AI, technology, and building a career in recruiting
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment
Nice to Have
Experience in recruiting, HR, or talent coordination
Familiarity with scheduling, applicant tracking systems, or sourcing tools
Experience using AI tools in your work
Contract Details
Duration: 3 months (with potential to extend)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Hybrid - NYC
Hours: 40 hours per week
Compensation: $25–38/hour, based on experience
Why Join Fonzi?
Gain hands-on recruiting experience while learning the ropes of technical recruiting
Work with cutting-edge AI/ML talent and high-growth startups
Be part of a well-funded, high-growth company disrupting the recruiting industry
Learn from an experienced recruiting team and grow your career
Application Process
To apply, send your resume and a short note about your background and why you’re interested in breaking into technical recruiting with Fonzi.
At Fonzi, we value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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