International Rescue Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking an Administrator, Talent and Development.

The Administrator, Talent and Development plays a critical role in supporting recruiting coordination, candidate experience, onsite interview logistics, and broader Talent Pipeline & Development operational needs. This role provides high-quality administrative and coordination support that helps ensure efficient recruiting processes, smooth stakeholder communication, and strong execution of recurring team operations.

This position is ideal for a proactive and highly organized professional who can manage multiple details simultaneously, maintain strong follow-through, and provide a high level of service to candidates, hiring teams, and internal stakeholders.

This position is based in the Washington, DC area and is available to be hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays). It reports to the Talent and Development Manager and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.

Recruitment & Onboarding Support

• Coordinate panel interviews, debriefs, and recruiting logistics across time zones.

• Manage recruiting calendars and shared inboxes.

• Coordinate onboarding logistics and track completion of onboarding activities.

• Partner with recruiters, HR, and hiring managers to ensure smooth interview processes.

Events and Logistics

• Support the planning and hosting of TPD team events (to include booking rooms or venues, organizing catering, and planning activities).

• Support the planning and execution of Orientation, an in-person event hosted three times a year.

• This position may require occasional travel to support the coordination and execution of events.

• Facilitate all aspects of candidate in-office interviews, including travel arrangements, day-of logistics, and hosting office tours.

• Support the Chief People Officer's Executive Assistant for GPS divisional event logistics as needed.

Administration & Operations

• Provide administrative support to the Vice President, Talent Pipeline & Development as needed.

• Schedule meetings, training sessions, and cross-functional engagements.

• Maintain organized digital records, documentation, and templates.

• Support procurement and vendor coordination.

• Assist with process documentation, policy updates, and compliance requirements.

• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive data.

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze training, recruitment, and onboarding metrics.

• Develop dashboards, reports, and summaries for leadership review.

• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.

• Support data-driven decision-making across TPD initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience);

• At least one year of experience providing administrative support in a fast-paced, professional environment.

• Demonstrated strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs;

• Superior ability to manage many tasks simultaneously and proven ability to consistently meet deadlines with excellence;

• High attention to detail;

• Exceptional ability in written and oral communications; and

• Demonstrated ability to earn and maintain trust with regard to confidential and sensitive information.

• Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;

• Mature orthodox Christian faith;

• Highly adaptive and able to reprioritize at a moment's notice;

• Humble and resilient;

• Pursues excellence;

• Culturally aware and appreciative of difference;

• Strong service ethic;

• Innovative problem solver;

• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with others;

• Self-accountable and able to meet deadlines with little supervision;

• Courageous in pursuing opportunities and challenges;

• Tenacious in achieving goals; and

• Professional

Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.

*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area

• Retirement benefit options

• Paid leave starting at 23 days

• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)

• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation

• Robust staff care resources

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.

At IJM, we're committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God's work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That's why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles' Creed.

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.

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