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Talent Acquisition Specialist
ORGANIZATION: Rare Genomics Institute
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Volunteer remotely with talented peers on a rewarding, nonprofit program. The Rare Genomics Institute (RG) is an organization dedicated to helping rare disease patients find hope for a cure.
Objective:
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will source, screen, and interview candidates to determine the ideal volunteers for various areas of RG including research, technology, patient advocacy, HR, finance, and marketing. This is a rewarding and vital position that greatly impacts the success of our organization which relies on the efforts of our most valuable resource, our people. The time commitment for this role is approximately 5 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Engage and excite potential volunteers through social media channels
- Evaluate incoming applications and resumes submitted through our online portal
- Complete initial phone interview to determine job capability and fit
- Make recommendations on suitable candidates to interviewing managers
- Participate in the weekly one hour HR team call to report on activity
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Prior experience as a corporate or agency recruiter
- Well-organized and detail oriented; willing to take on additional responsibilities and challenges.
- Exceptional communication skills
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About Rare Genomics Institute
Location:
8504 Firestone Blvd., #198, Downey, CA 90241, US
Mission Statement
At RG, we are more than just an organization. We are a community dedicated to helping rare disease patients find hope for a cure. We work alongside patients and their families, providing them with the necessary tools, knowledge, and connections so that they can better understand the cause of their disease. We believe that every patient deserves more out of life.
Description
Rare Genomics Institute (RGI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping rare disease
patients find a diagnosis, treatment, and pathway to a cure. Through personalized research
projects, RGI provides access to world leading medical institutions and scientists to conduct
genomic sequencing, coordinates with clinicians and counselors to interpret findings, and offers an
online crowd-funding platform to deliver financial solutions. RGI also supports rare disease
advocacy by fostering an online community of rare disease patients and supporting rare disease
research through a yearly grant competition.
Since being founded in 2011, RGI has completed over 300 genetic sequencing and analysis
projects, assisted patients fund over $3.5 million worth of genomic sequencing, discovered 8
unique genetic mutations in-house, given over $2 million dollars in grants to researchers on rare
disease, and developed an online community with over 10,000 rare disease members.
Through volunteers, RGI is able to slowly push science and health care forward to meet the needs
of patients affected by rare diseases. To learn more about RGI check out our website, like us on
Facebook, and follow us on Twitter!
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
September 27, 2018
SKILLS
- Recruiting
- Human Resources Strategy
- Human Resources Recruitment
- Human Resources Assistance
- Administrative Support
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
- Few hours per week