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Recruiting Coordinator

BlackSky logoBlackSky$35–$42/hrTukwila, WA or Seattle, WAPosted 3w ago

About the role

About Us

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun.

BlackSky is looking for a highly-organized and detail-oriented Recruiting Coordinator to join our People team! The ideal candidate should be comfortable in navigating complex schedules, facilitating administrative operations in recruiting and onboarding, and should have a passion for providing candidates with a seamless and positive experience. A successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills and is expected to leverage effective communication and interpersonal skills to partner successfully with our recruiters and People team, hiring managers, interviewers and incoming candidates. You will need the ability to exercise sound judgment and be able to communicate with an air of calm in all aspects of scheduling and coordinating.

Outside of recruiting responsibilities, this position supports onboarding tasks and ensuring that candidates are successfully set up for their first day. This position will report to the Sr Manager, People & Culture and is a hybrid position supporting our Seattle, WA office. In person responsibilities will be tied to overseeing on-site candidate interviews and assisting with other People tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate interviews between candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and interview panel members, including complex or multi-stage interview schedules.
  • Facilitate in-person interviews and/or candidate presentations when needed.
  • Serve as a point of contact for candidates and hiring managers during initial scheduling and for any updates or cancellations.
  • Prepare, distribute, track, and upload candidate confidentiality agreements and other required recruiting documentation as candidates progress through the interview process.
  • Conduct professional reference checks for candidates selected for hire and ensure appropriate documentation is completed and maintained.
  • Support pre-hire administrative activities and ensure candidate information and required documentation are completed prior to onboarding.
  • Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within ATS (Greenhouse) and other People tools.
  • Assist all recruiters and hiring managers with administrative and operational needs throughout the recruiting lifecycle.
  • Help maintain recruiting templates, interview materials, candidate communications, and process documentation.
  • Monitor recruiting processes for outstanding actions and proactively follow up with candidates and internal stakeholders to keep hiring processes moving.
  • Support reporting, data tracking, and other Talent projects as needed.
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling candidate and employee information.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years of experience in talent operations and/or recruiting.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Previous experience using an ATS (we use Greenhouse!).
  • Strong organizational skills, including experience managing and scheduling across complex calendars.
  • Experience supporting multiple recruiters/hiring managers for high-volume scheduling and coordination.
  • Understanding of recruiting compliance and reporting.
  • Excellent communication as well as demonstrated multi-tasking capabilities and work ethic.
  • Experience multi-tasking in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
  • Experience managing calendars using Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the space/satellite industry.
  • Experience with full-cycle recruiting.

Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
  • 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
  • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
  • Employer matching donations
  • Professional development
  • Awesome swag

The anticipated hourly range for candidates in Washington is $35 - $42 per hour. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA.

BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. #LI-Hybrid

EEO/Pay Transparency Statements

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Copied from the listing BlackSky published, verified 29 Oct 2026.

The application

Your details, CV, cover letter and LinkedIn, then 8 questions (1 written).

Have readyCVCover letterLinkedIn
  1. 1.
    Where are you located?Short answer
  2. 2.
    Are you a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person? To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protPick one: Yes - I am a US Citizen · Yes - I am a US Person (green card holder) · No - I am not a US Citizen or Person
  3. 3.
    Are you related to anyone affiliated with BlackSky?Yes or no
  4. 4.
    How many years of experience do you have with recruiting coordination and/or recruiting?Pick one: 0-1 year of experience · 1-2 years of experience · 2-3 years of experience · 3-5 years of experience · 5+ years of experience
  5. 5.
    Please list the ATS's you have experience with.Short answer
  6. 6.
    Are you able to work from our Seattle and/or Tukwila office at least two days per week?Pick one
  7. 7.
    What are your compensation expectations? Please do not put negotiable as we want to discern if we can meet your expectations.Short answer
  8. 8.
    Please name any ATS systems you are proficient in using.Written answer

Taken from the application form BlackSky runs, verified 29 Oct 2026.

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