Recruiting and Staffing Coordinator (January 2026 - May 2026)

Job Description

POSITION: Recruiting and Staffing Coordinator (January 2026 - May 2026) 

REPORTS TO: Director of Staffing

POSITION TYPE: Temporary/Seasonal – Not Eligible for Benefits 

START DATE: January 2026 

COMPENSATION: $20-25/hour (up to 40 hrs. a week) 

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.  

Some quick stats about us:

• 21,000+ Students
• 2,400 Team Members
• 16 Secondary Campuses
• 11 Elementary Campuses
• 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options  within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

THE OPPORTUNITY

YES Prep needs a dynamic Recruiting and Staffing Coordinator with a robust set of experiences to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, and build transformative relationships.

To put it simply, you will support the Staffing Team by ensuring that candidates are moved through our hiring process in a timely manner so that all YES Prep can be 100% staffed.

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the recruitment and screening of candidates for campus-based roles.
• Supporting the selection process for all new YES Prep team members, including communication, offer letters, verifying work eligibility in the U.S., certification verifications, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies.
• Supporting certification audits and the certification processes in accordance with the organization's certification policy.
• Maintaining accurate staff data regarding certifications and communicating with current employees about certification requirements.
• Consistently communicating to support change management and the day-to-day functions of Recruitment and Staffing,
• Responding to inquiries from a variety of stakeholders, including principals, current employees, managers, new hires, former employees, and external entities, in a timely and professional manner.
• Supporting the coordination and execution of Hiring Events (up to 3 evening or Saturday events).
• Additional duties as assigned.

THE PERSON

We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:

MUST HAVES

• Associate's degree from an accredited educational institution
• 2+ years of professional experience in a human resources, administrative, or operations-focused role 
• Comfort using computer applications and systems, including Microsoft Offi