Early Careers Recruiter

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

We are seeking a highly organized and operationally efficient Early Careers Recruiter to join our dynamic Early Careers team, onsite in Tempe, AZ.

You will be instrumental in attracting, engaging, and hiring top early talent for Viasat globally. This role involves full-cycle recruitment, scaling global programs (internships / graduate development), building university relationships, and driving brand awareness to attract the next generation of our workforce.

Reporting to the Early Careers Manager, you must be a skilled problem-solver capable of balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong relationship-building with candidates, peers, and business leaders is essential for success.

The day-to-day

• Conduct full cycle recruitment of 200+ global interns and full time hires annually, including attracting talent, sourcing, conducting recruiter phone screen interviews, liaising with hiring teams, and managing the offer process.
• Play a key role in the delivery of Viasat's internship and graduate development programs, including onboarding, networking events, mentor program, performance management, and learning and development.
• Partner across the organization with hiring managers, candidates, business leaders, talent partners, finance, business partners, culture & inclusion, social impact, and executives.
• Lead university engagement and coordinate campus events to strengthen Viasat's employer brand and attract top talent.
• Drive innovation of processes through AI and automation by identifying opportunities and implementing.
• Drive forecasting and strategy sessions with the business, focusing on building a talent pipeline through intern conversion.
• Plan, execute, and attend events such as career fairs, office tours, and new-hire networking gatherings.
• Execute on complex recruitment workflows in ATS and CRM systems.

What you'll need

What will help you on the job

Salary range

$85,000.00 - $134,000.00 / annually.

For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $95,000.00- $143,000.00 / annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https : / / careers.viasat.com / benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here .