Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Clay sits in the modern SaaS ecosystem where product-led growth and go-to-market experimentation often require frequent hiring across technical and non-technical teams. A Recruiting Coordinator role in this context is notable because the quality of scheduling, communication, and process hygiene directly affects hiring velocity and candidate experience, two inputs that matter disproportionately in software companies competing for scarce talent.
For a long-term SaaS career, this seat builds durable operating skills that translate across functions and company stages. Coordinating pipelines across multiple role types develops fluency in how SaaS orgs structure teams, evaluate talent, and run decision loops. Exposure to an ATS like Ashby also creates a foundation in systems thinking, reporting discipline, and process improvement that can later support moves into recruiting, people operations, or broader business operations within SaaS.
This role tends to suit professionals who enjoy structured work, high ownership over details, and being the connective tissue between candidates and internal stakeholders. It also fits someone who wants a close view of how a scaling SaaS company builds teams, and who prefers an environment where responsiveness, calendar management, and clear written communication are treated as core craft rather than administrative afterthoughts.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
About Clay
Our mission is to help organizations turn any growth idea into reality.
We see growth as a creative practice, not a formula. Finding and reaching your best-fit customers takes unique ideas and constant iteration. As AI makes execution faster and tactics easier to copy, creativity is the only lasting advantage. We're already helping thousands of customers — including Anthropic, Notion, Google, and Ramp — go to market with unique data, signals, and AI research.
In 2025, we raised a $100M Series C backed by world-class investors including Sequoia, CapitalG, and First Round — and crossed $100M in revenue.
In 2026, we announced our second employee tender offer in 9 months at a new $5B valuation. We also launched a community equity round, for our customers, agency partners, and club members.
Some things to know about us:
Our community includes 11,000+ customers, 150+ integration partners, 125+ agencies, 50+ Clay clubs, and 30k members on Slack.
Our cultureis unique inside and outside of work. Our team members are also DJs, activists, writers, clowns, marathoners, skydivers, psychedelic therapists, social workers, and more.
All employees can work for free with world-class coaches who specialize in creativity, management, and more.
Our operating principles — including negative maintenance and non-attached action — guide our work. Read more about them here.
Read about us in the NYT, Forbes, First Round Review, and more.
Hear from our employees directly on our Glassdoor page!
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Recruiting Coordinator to support the full-cycle talent acquisition process for our growing team. You’ll help ensure a seamless and positive experience for candidates from the first touchpoint through their first day at Clay. You’ll work closely with our recruiting and hiring teams to streamline scheduling, communication, and all logistical aspects of hiring.
What You'll Do
Support full-cycle recruiting for both technical and non-technical roles at all levels, with a focus on ensuring smooth logistics from initial contact to hiring.
Schedule interviews, manage calendars, and ensure candidates have a positive, organized experience throughout the process.
Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand team needs and provide logistical support for job postings, interviews, feedback loops, and candidate follow-ups.
Be the main point of contact for candidates, providing timely communication and a positive experience throughout their interview journey.
Assist with organizing and attending recruiting events, career fairs, or other networking opportunities as needed.
Support the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring that all paperwork and logistical details are completed before their first day.
What You'll Bring
At least 1-2 years of experience in recruiting coordination or related roles, ideally in an early-stage startup or high-growth environment.
You are in San Francisco and excited about an in-person office environment (think 4-5 days per week).
Strong organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to manage candidate relationships and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders.
Experience with Ashby.
A positive, proactive attitude and a passion for creating a great experience for candidates.
