First Round is reinventing venture capital. We connect entrepreneurs with the knowledge, people, and companies they need for maximum impact. Square, Uber, Roblox and Warby Parker are some of the companies we’ve been fortunate to partner with — and we’re just getting started.

In a very fast-paced industry with ever-evolving needs, we’re looking for a Sourcer to help our early founders find and engage with top talent. 

Please note this role will be based in San Francisco and will require at least 3 days/week in-office. 

Key Responsibilities:

Build top-of-funnel sourcing pipelines  

• Engage in high-volume candidate sourcing for a wide range of roles, encompassing technical and non-technical roles (from engineers to GTM leaders) and various seniority levels (from IC to directors).

• Continuously refine your sourcing strategies through iterative improvements based on feedback.

Candidate engagement

• Craft compelling outreach messages to engage candidates and get them excited about the opportunity.

• Act as the liaison between candidates and stakeholders, facilitating introductions and feedback gathering while maintaining timely communication.

Collaboration 

• Work closely with founders and hiring managers to understand their specific requirements and preferences.

• Provide regular updates on candidate sourcing progress and challenges.

Market research

• Stay informed about industry trends and talent market dynamics.

• Provide insights and recommendations based on market research.

Data-driven approach

• Track your sourcing metrics and use data to inform your decisions. Analyze key performance indicators such as response rates, conversion rates, and time-to-fill to identify trends and areas for optimization.

• Continuously iterate and refine messaging approaches based on data-driven insights. Test different messaging variations, subject lines, and calls-to-action to determine what resonates most with candidates, driving higher engagement and conversion rates.

You could be a great Sourcer at First Round if:

• You have 2+ years of technical and non-technical sourcing experience in a fast-paced, tech environment.

• You are creative and gritty. Tough searches don't faze you. Instead, they fuel your drive to think outside the box and uncover every possible way to find that needle in a haystack.

• You move quickly and proactively. You're quick to recognize when things aren't on track and seamlessly transition into problem-solving mode. You move with a sense of urgency. 

• You are a fast learner and able context switch quickly from one thing to the next. With constant change being the norm here, you hit the ground running every time- whether that’s sourcing on a new, unfamiliar profile or learning the latest recruiting tool. 

• You possess impeccable attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication. When it comes to representing First Round, your communications, both written and spoken, are top-notch and error-free. 

• You are highly organized and skilled at juggling competing priorities. You recognize the importance of staying on top of things and aren't afraid to seek help when needed.