Junior Recruiter

Junior Recruiter / Account Coordinator

Location: Tysons Corner, VA – 100% On-Site
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Entry-Level / Junior
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated, outgoing, and organized Junior Recruiter / Account Coordinator to join our growing team in Tysons Corner, VA. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or early-career professional looking to build a career in recruiting, business development, account management, or government contracting.

The primary focus of this position will be recruiting, with additional responsibilities supporting client relationships, account management, and day-to-day project deliverables. Previous recruiting experience is welcome but not required—we will provide comprehensive training in recruiting and talent acquisition.

We are primarily looking for someone who can communicate confidently with people, manage multiple priorities at once, stay organized in a fast-paced environment, and take ownership of assigned tasks. Candidates with experience in customer service, sales, business internships, hospitality, retail, or other customer/client-facing roles are strongly encouraged to apply.

Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

Support full-cycle recruiting efforts for a variety of professional and technical positions.

Learn to source and identify qualified candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, internal databases, and other recruiting tools.

Conduct initial phone screens to evaluate candidate experience, qualifications, interests, and availability.

Communicate with candidates throughout the recruiting and interview process.

Coordinate interviews, follow-ups, and other recruiting activities.

Assist with preparing candidates for interviews and maintaining consistent communication throughout the hiring process.

Maintain accurate candidate information and recruiting activity within internal tracking systems.

Develop an understanding of client requirements and learn how to identify candidates whose skills and experience align with those needs.

Account & Client Support

Assist with day-to-day management of client accounts and project requirements.

Communicate professionally with clients, candidates, employees, and internal team members.

Help track deadlines, staffing requirements, open positions, and other client deliverables.

Participate in client meetings and assist with follow-up actions.

Coordinate with internal leadership and recruiting teams to ensure client needs are addressed quickly and accurately.

Help prepare reports, documentation, status updates, and other account-related deliverables.

Develop an understanding of client organizations, projects, and business needs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

0–2 years of professional experience.

Experience in customer service, sales, business development, internships, hospitality, retail, recruiting, or another customer/client-facing environment preferred.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Comfortable speaking with new people by phone, email, and in person.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Professional, dependable, and responsive.

Willingness to learn and receive feedback.

Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and follow them through to completion.

Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team.

Must be able to work 100% on-site in Tysons Corner, VA.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous internship or professional experience involving sales, customer service, recruiting, account management, or business operations.

Experience working in an environment requiring frequent customer or client interaction.

Familiarity with LinkedIn or other professional networking platforms.

Experience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, business development, account management, or government contracting.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate does not need to come in as an experienced recruiter. We are looking for someone with the underlying skills and personality to become a successful recruiter and account professional.

You may be a strong fit if you are someone who:

Enjoys talking to and building relationships with people.

Can juggle several assignments without losing track of details.

Works well when priorities move quickly.

Communicates professionally and confidently.

Is comfortable picking up the phone and engaging with people you have not met before.

Takes initiative rather than waiting to be told what to do next.

Is competitive, motivated, and interested in developing professionally.

Wants an opportunity to learn recruiting and gain exposure to client and account management.

This position offers hands-on training and the opportunity to develop experience across recruiting, client relations, account management, and business operations. It is particularly well suited for an ambitious recent graduate or early-career professional looking for a role with significant responsibility and room for professional growth.