Assistant, Campus Recruitment and Diversity Outreach (Hybrid)

We are seeking an Assistant to join our Campus Recruitment and Diversity Outreach team where you will help manage partnerships, coordinate campus engagement, and support programming to grow and strengthen our pipeline of publishing talent. 

 

The Penguin Random House Campus Recruitment and Diversity Outreach team is a strategic team within the Human Resources department focused on expanding access to careers in publishing and helping to deliver on our mission to create books for everyone.  We develop learning opportunities, networking connections and provide guidance through the application process to individuals including those who may not have exposure to traditional pathways to publishing or prior industry experience.  We partner with community organizations and college campuses to engage and prepare future publishing professionals for employment, while also supporting company-wide recruitment initiatives.  

 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Engage with various campuses and partner organizations across the country to build a pipeline of early career and intern candidates. 
• Organize, schedule and attend in-person and virtual career fairs, panels, info sessions, and office tours. 
• Host one-on-one informational interviews with interested candidates. 
• Manage and maintain detailed pipeline trackers for internships and full-time roles to support effective recruiting operations. 
• Assist with our internship program including full-cycle recruitment, programming logistics and other administrative tasks each internship cycle. 
• Support Recruitment Manager, Campus and Diversity Outreach on ad hoc projects and programs. 

 

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

• Prior experience in event coordination, higher education, campus recruitment, or related fields. 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and event coordination. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable with email campaigns and professional outreach. 
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally across Recruitment, HR, and business teams. 
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through, with comfort in both independent and team-driven work. 
• Ability to travel by train and/or plane required – up to 15%. 
• Must have ability to lift up to 20 lbs of books and supplies.

 

The Penguin Random House national headquarters is located in New York City. This is a hybrid position, requiring occasional in-person days at our 1745 Broadway location.

The salary or salary range for this position is $51,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results .     

Please apply by September 21 using our online application process, and please include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.

 

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

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