Elysian Staffing is a people-first recruitment agency that connects creative, marketing, and operations professionals with agencies and brands across the United States. We believe great recruiting starts with genuine relationships, curiosity, and care for others’ success.

We’re looking for a driven and growth-minded Recruiter In Training to join our team in Richmond, VA. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to learn the world of creative and marketing staffing — no prior recruiting experience required. We’ll teach you everything you need to know. What matters most is your mindset, integrity, and desire to make an impact.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Learn the full recruiting process—from sourcing and interviewing to client communication and offer management

• Build and nurture relationships with talented creative professionals across design, marketing, and operations

• Support the recruiting team by posting jobs, reviewing resumes, and coordinating interviews

• Communicate with candidates and clients in a professional, caring, and timely manner

• Maintain candidate records and notes in our applicant tracking system (ATS)

• Research companies, job trends, and industry insights in the creative and marketing space

• Contribute ideas to improve our recruiting processes and candidate experience

• Represent Elysian Staffing with enthusiasm, professionalism, and authenticitY

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You don’t need to have recruiting experience—just the right mindset and attitude. We’ll provide the training and mentorship.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• Driven and proactive — you take initiative and follow through

• Curious and growth-minded — you love learning new things and improving every day

• A strong communicator — you listen well, speak clearly, and write thoughtfully

• A team player — you enjoy collaborating, supporting others, and celebrating wins together

• Self-accountable — you take ownership of your work and hold yourself to a high standard

• Trustworthy and reliable — people can count on you to show up with integrity

• Business-oriented — you’re interested in how companies grow and how people power that growth

• Inspired by creativity — you have an appreciation for art, marketing, design, or storytelling

WHY ELYSIAN

At Elysian, we’re more than recruiters—we’re advocates for creative professionals and partners to our clients. We believe in working hard, staying humble, and helping people live their dreams.

If you’re ready to grow your career, learn from a supportive team, and be part of a purpose-driven company where your voice matters, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and start building a meaningful career in creative recruiting!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Elysian Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.