Experienced Virtual Assistant - Recruitment Support for High-Growth Startups

Join the Mechanism Ventures Team as a Virtual Assistant - Recruitment Support

Are you a highly organized and tech-savvy virtual assistant with a passion for recruitment support? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a knack for building strong relationships with candidates and hiring teams? Mechanism Ventures, an early-stage venture firm that partners with entrepreneurs to launch and scale ambitious companies, is seeking an experienced Virtual Assistant - Recruitment Support to join their dynamic team.

About Mechanism Ventures

Mechanism Ventures is a pioneering venture firm that identifies and validates opportunities before creating businesses. They provide growth expertise and business support to establish positive unit economics, profitability, and scale. With a team of in-house experts at the top of their fields, Mechanism Ventures offers world-class support and expertise in critical areas, including Growth, Product, Operations, People, Finance, and Legal. Their success rate of getting companies profitable is 100%, and their team has a track record of investing in and co-founding multiple companies with $100M+ revenue.

Job Description

As a Virtual Assistant - Recruitment Support, you will play a vital role in supporting Mechanism Ventures' growing portfolio companies. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks aimed at helping Mechanism and their portfolio companies scale into world-class organizations. Your primary focus will be on recruitment support, including high-volume sourcing, interviews, and candidate communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidate sourcing and coordination for recruitment projects, ensuring timely and effective communication with candidates and hiring teams.
• Conducting initial screening interviews with prospective job candidates via video calls, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Managing email inboxes and coordinating with key contacts to ensure seamless communication and follow-up.
• Supporting administrative projects and other business tasks as needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Utilizing various recruitment tools and platforms, such as Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other ATS platforms, to streamline recruitment processes.

Essential Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Recruitment Support, with a proven track record of success in high-volume sourcing, interviews, and candidate communications.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, with strong spelling, grammar, and syntax skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace tools (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, etc.), with the ability to quickly learn new tools and processes.
• Tech-savvy and able to adapt to new technologies and systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment, with a understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with it.
• Familiarity with Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other ATS platforms, with the ability to leverage these tools to streamline recruitment processes.
• A test-and-learn mindset, with a willingness to experiment and try new approaches.
• A humble and receptive attitude, with a openness to feedback and a willingness to ask for help when needed.

Skills and Competencies

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess a range of skills and competencies, including:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and hiring teams.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to perform quality work with speed.
• Proactive and able to work independently, with a strong sense of initiative and motivation.
• Curious and eager to learn and master new skills, with a growth mindset and a willingness to take on new challenges.
• Resourceful and able to make smart decisions within ambiguity, with a ability to think critically and creatively.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

As a Virtual Assistant - Recruitment Support at Mechanism Ventures, you will have the opportunity to work with a range of high-growth startups and gain valuable experience in recruitment support. You will be able to develop your skills and expertise in areas such as candidate sourcing, interviewing, and candidate communications, and will have the opportunity to take on new challenges and responsibilities as you grow in your role.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Mechanism Ventures is a fully remote company, and this role is equivalent to full-time. You will be expected to be available to work Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET/New York. As a virtual assistant, you will have the flexibility to work from wherever you are most productive, as long as you have a quiet, professional space for calls.

Compensation and Benefits

This full-time position pays $800/month USD. While the exact benefits package is not specified, Mechanism Ventures is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive compensation package that reflects the value and contributions of their team members.

Don't Hesitate, Apply!

We value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all. If you are a motivated and experienced virtual assistant with a passion for recruitment support, we encourage you to submit your application today. Don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement - we are looking for talented and driven individuals who are eager to make a impact and grow with our team.

In the interest of fairness, please do not include gender, marital status, or religious affiliations on your resume submission. We look forward to hearing from you!