Job Description
The Field Recruiter is responsible for high-impact, field-based recruiting to support operational staffing needs across the organization. This role serves as CareFlite's front-line recruitment ambassador, spending approximately 80–90% of time in the field building relationships, sourcing candidates, and representing the organization at schools, job fairs, community events, and workforce partner sites.
The remaining 10–20% of the role is administrative and strategic, focused on applicant tracking system (ATS) management, coordination with HR and hiring leaders, and workforce planning support. This position is critical to maintaining a strong, sustainable talent pipeline in a competitive healthcare and EMS labor market.
Key Responsibilities
Field-Based Sourcing & Outreach (80–90%)
- Serve as the primary in-person recruiting presence
- Source candidates through direct, face-to-face outreach at:
- EMT, Paramedic, Nursing, Aviation, and Allied Health programs
- Trade schools, colleges, universities, and workforce training programs
- Job fairs, career days, open houses, community events, and industry conferences
- Conduct on-the-spot prescreens and initial candidate conversations
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with instructors, program directors, career advisors, workforce agencies and community partners
- Coordinate and support local hiring events, information sessions, and site visits
- Travel regularly to multiple locations to support urgent, high-volume, or hard-to-fill roles
- Represent the organization as an employer of choice and trusted workforce partner
Recruiting Operations & HR Partnership (10–20%)
- Screen candidates for minimum qualifications and role alignment
- Manage candidate activity, notes, and sourcing efforts within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Partner closely with HR, hiring managers, and operations leaders to understand:
- Current staffing needs
- Anticipated hiring demand
- Market challenges and candidate availability
- Collaborate with the Human Resources Coordinator for pre-boarding and onboarding activities
- Track and report recruiting metrics such as pipeline volume, conversion rates, and event outcomes
- Provide feedback to HR and leadership on market trends, competitor activity, and workforce insights
Pipeline Development & Employer Branding
- Build proactive candidate pipelines for frontline, high-volume, and hard-to-staff roles
- Support employer branding efforts in collaboration with HR and Marketing
- Participate in ride-alongs, base visits, and site tours to better communicate the employee experience
- Act as a liaison between candidates, schools, community partners, and internal teams