Junior Recruiter - NYC (Contract)

About Fonzi

Fonzi is a talent marketplace that connects top AI engineers with tech companies through Match Day. From early-stage startups to publicly traded tech giants, Fonzi works with high-quality companies building serious AI products.

This innovative approach flips traditional recruiting on its head — instead of candidates applying to hundreds of jobs, companies compete for their attention with upfront offers, giving candidates the power to choose opportunities that fit.

Founded in 2024, Fonzi is already generating revenue and backed by leading venture capital firms including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Boldstart Ventures, and Alumni Ventures.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Junior Recruiter to join our team on a 3-month contract to support candidate onboarding, coordination and recruiting operations.

This is a great entry point for someone with strong organizational skills, comfort talking to candidates on the phone, and an interest in breaking into technical recruiting. If successful, this role has the potential to extend and grow into a long-term technical recruiter career at Fonzi.

What You’ll Do

Candidate Coordination & Support

• Be the main point of contact for candidates during our Match Day recruiting process

• Manage scheduling, communication, onboarding, and interview coordination between candidates and companies

• Conduct phone screens with candidates to confirm details and answer questions

• Help candidates polish their profiles so they present their best selves to companies

• Provide interview prep and guidance to candidates

Process & Growth

• Keep candidate data organized and up to date

• Support team operations by ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes

• Learn sourcing skills over time (with training and mentorship from our team)

• Gain exposure to the AI/tech recruiting landscape and start building technical recruiting skills

Event Participation - Fonzi hosts 2+ NYC events monthly

• Work the room at our hosted industry events

• Connect with candidates and clients to encourage participation in Match Day
  

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 1–3 years of professional experience (customer service, recruiting coordination, executive assistant, or other people-facing/organizational roles. preferred)

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Comfortable speaking with candidates on the phone

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Interest in AI, technology, and building a career in recruiting

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment

Nice to Have

• Experience in recruiting, HR, or talent coordination

• Familiarity with scheduling, applicant tracking systems, or sourcing tools

• Experience using AI tools in your work
  

Contract Details

• Duration: 3 months (with potential to extend)

• Start Date: ASAP

• Location: Hybrid - NYC

• Hours: 40 hours per week

• Compensation: $25–38/hour, based on experience
  

Why Join Fonzi?

• Gain hands-on recruiting experience while learning the ropes of technical recruiting

• Work with cutting-edge AI/ML talent and high-growth startups

• Be part of a well-funded, high-growth company disrupting the recruiting industry

• Learn from an experienced recruiting team and grow your career
  

Application Process

To apply, send your resume and a short note about your background and why you’re interested in breaking into technical recruiting with Fonzi.

At Fonzi, we value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.