Job Title: In-Market Field Recruiter, Candidate AttractionJob Description
This is a seasonal, field-based role responsible for executing candidate attraction activities in an assigned market. The role involves working under the guidance of the Market Response Specialist (MRS) to carry out tasks outlined in the MRS-provided playbook. This position is centered around executing strategies to engage with local communities and support recruiting efforts.
Responsibilities
Execute weekly in-market activities such as collateral placement and material refreshes.
Conduct regular visits to community partner locations to maintain and replenish hiring materials, including flyers, posters, and QR codes.
Distribute referral program materials on-site and engage with associates as directed by the MRS.
Attend and support local hiring events, job fairs, and community outreach activities as scheduled.
Perform grassroots canvassing, including door-to-door business outreach and posting in high-traffic community locations.
Collect and report local market intelligence observations, such as competitor signage and community feedback, to the MRS.
Maintain accurate tracking logs of all activities completed, including locations visited, materials placed, and interactions conducted.
Provide weekly activity reports to the MRS documenting execution status and field observations.
Act as a Referral Ambassador for the assigned site, engaging associates about referrals during breaks and standups.
Coordinate with community partners for material drop-offs and relationship maintenance as directed.
Essential Skills
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must reside within a commutable distance of the assigned market location.
Reliable personal transportation for local market travel.
Ability to work independently in the field following documented processes and a defined playbook.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail for tracking and reporting activities.
Comfortable engaging with community members, local businesses, and associate populations.
Availability to work a flexible 32-hour weekly schedule, which may include some weekend, early morning, or evening hours.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Prior experience in field-based outreach, canvassing, community engagement, or grassroots marketing.
Familiarity with the local community, businesses, and organizations in the assigned market.
Experience with event support or coordination.
Previous experience in staffing, recruiting, or workforce development environments.
Preferred 6 months to 1 year of customer service experience.
Work Environment
The role offers a flexible schedule with some days requiring 4 hours of work and others up to 8 hours, with the possibility of early starts or evening work based on community events. The total time in one day may occasionally extend to 10 hours. Working weekends is required. The position involves remote work with some onsite days, and travel to job fairs or events within a 30-45 minute radius is expected. Team communication is mainly virtual, with occasional in-person meetings.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Traverse City, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Traverse City,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
