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Coordinator, Human Resources

StoryCorps

ABOUT STORYCORPS

StoryCorps is an independent nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives. Founded in 2003 by radio documentary producer and MacArthur Fellow Dave Isay, StoryCorps has recorded and archived over 40,000 interviews from more than 70,000 participants. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to share, and is preserved at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.

StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind. We have visited all 50 states, partnered with hundreds of community organizations across the country, and earned two Peabody Awards (including a rare Institutional Peabody Award), the highest honor in broadcast journalism. Millions listen to our weekly broadcasts on NPR’s Morning Edition, our weekly podcasts on iTunes, and the stories posted on the Listen pages of our website. Our animations have been featured on PBS’s flagship documentary series POV and the YouTube homepage and were nominated for an Emmy. Our three books, Listening Is an Act of Love: A Celebration of American Life from the StoryCorps Project, Mom: A Celebration of Mothers from StoryCorps, and All There Is: Love Stories from StoryCorps, were New York Times Bestsellers.

In the coming years, we hope to build StoryCorps into an enduring institution that will touch the lives of every American family. To learn more about our services, produced works, and special initiatives, and to listen to participant stories, visit www.storycorps.org.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Coordinator, Human Resources will be responsible for supporting StoryCorps’ Human Resources Department by coordinating Human Resources processes and maintaining HR information and systems. 

The Coordinator will provide support for a range of HR activities: recruitment, onboarding and orientation, training and professional development, and exit/offboarding processes – for example, tracking completion of required activities, scheduling and room/resource reservations, preparing materials, etc.  Additionally, a large portion of the Coordinator’s job will include maintaining accurate, up-to-date HR records, both hard copy and electronic.

S/he must exhibit the utmost sensitivity to the confidential and critical nature of Human Resources information and activities; impeccable attention to detail, professionalism, and emotional maturity are required.  Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) are a must.

StoryCorps records, shares, and preserves stories from a diverse range of American voices — from our Griot Initiative to preserve stories of African Americans, to our Historias Initiative to record the life experiences of Latinos.  We are also committed to hiring staff who reflect this diversity, and the Coordinator will be instrumental in supporting the HR department’s efforts to ensure a diverse workforce. Candidates with skills and experience relevant to this work are strongly encouraged to apply.  Spanish language fluency is preferred.

The Coordinator, Human Resources is a full-time position, reporting to the Manager, Human Resources.

Excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, and TransitCheks, and paid time off (vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the HR department’s work of recruitment and retention of diverse staff and interns; recruitment-related activities may include drafting job descriptions, posting job openings, screening applications, scheduling phone screens, interviews, and reference checks, etc.
• Coordinates employee onboarding, orientation, and training activities, including tracking the completion of required activities, scheduling sessions and reserving conference rooms and resources (laptops, projectors, etc.), and preparing materials (such as training binders, agendas, checklists, etc.)
• Maintains Human Resources Information System records, ensuring their accuracy and completeness; compiles reports from these information sources as needed
• Maintains HR hard copy files, ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws
• Drafts Human Resources documents (hire and promotion letters, termination notices, leave notices, policy memos, etc.)
• Supports StoryCorps’ Internship Program, including coordinating recruitment activities, onboarding and orientation, training and professional development activities, and evaluation and ‘graduation’
• Assists in the administration of employee benefit programs, such as health insurance, transit benefits, disability insurance, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, etc.
• Researches and makes recommendations regarding employment-related issues (e.g., employment law, HR policies and procedures, current/new HR programs/initiatives, etc.)
• Completes other tasks to support the Human Resources Department and StoryCorps staff, as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• College degree, or High School Diploma/Equivalency plus at least 2 years of relevant professional experience
• At least one year HR experience or related office management or administrative experience
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities
• Professional maturity, emotional intelligence, and sensitivity to the confidential nature of Human Resources information
• Cultural competence and the ability to work successfully with diverse groups of people
• Proactive problem-solving skills, and the ability to be flexible and adaptable to a growing, changing organizational environment
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred:

• Spanish language fluency
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and/or HR certification
• Proficiency on a Mac platform

StoryCorps seeks to hire staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

All positions at StoryCorps are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.

Send application materials to:

Email
employment@storycorps.org