Talent Brand and Recruiting Co-op

Indigo is a company dedicated to harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet. With a vision of creating a world where farming is an economically desirable and accessible profession, Indigo works alongside its growers to apply natural approaches, conserve resources for future generations, and grow healthy food for all. Utilizing beneficial plant microbes to improve crop health and productivity, Indigo’s portfolio is focused on cotton, wheat, barley, corn, soybeans, and rice. The company, founded by Flagship Pioneering, is headquartered in Boston, MA, with additional offices in Memphis, TN, Research Triangle Park, NC, Sydney, Australia, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and São Paulo, Brazil. www.indigoag.com

The role of the Talent Brand and Recruiting Co-op is to work with the People team at Indigo to help on a wide range of responsibilities and projects related to culture, recruiting and people operations. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing startup with a mission of harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet. This role is expected to require 40 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Talent Brand initiative by:
  • Managing social media platforms related to Indigo’s Talent Brand including content management on LinkedIn, Facebook, Workplace and Glassdoor
  • Updating Indigo’s career page regularly with content that excites and attracts candidates
  • Ensuring content is consistent with company values and policies
  • Support and research career fairs and events that Indigo should be present at for 2020
  • Indigo has a presence in Boston at top tech, biotech and “cool places to work” events
  • Be a thought partner on where we should post about Indigo
• Support Recruiting efforts by:
  • Sourcing candidates for open roles
  • Learning the Indigo recruiting process and participating in and handling logistics for on-site interviews
  • Collect metrics and data regarding our recruiting funnel and creatively think of ways to close those gaps
  • Help conduct phone screens and references calls
  • Think creatively on how to use technology to enhance our recruiting process so that is provides leverage to the recruiting team
• Support various People initiatives as needed

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Marketing background ideal
• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to think creatively with new ideas
• Highly organized and creative
• Able to work independently
• Excited to learn new things
• Has a “roll up the sleeves” attitude and doesn’t think any task is too big or too small
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High energy, enthusiastic, positive attitude
• Alignment with Indigo’s mission and core values
• Interest in agriculture, food a plus
• Has a passion for people and is truly excited about Indigo and promoting it as a great place to work