Field / Community Recruiter

About the Role

We are seeking hands-on Field / Community Recruiters to support participant recruitment for a large-scale, high-volume research studies. This is an execution-focused role requiring both on-the-ground outreach and digital recruiting to help meet daily participant targets.

You will play a key role in building and activating local pipelines through community engagement, outreach, and direct sourcing.

Hybrid role combining:

• Onsite presence
• Field/community outreach
• Remote coordination and sourcing
• Flexible schedule, including availability during standard business hours

Engagement Type & Duration

This is a freelance (1099) contract position with an initial project duration of approximately 1-2 months, with the potential for additional (remote or on-site) project-based work in the future.

What You’ll Do

• Execute high-volume participant recruitment to meet daily targets
• Conduct field outreach across local communities, campuses, and public areas
• Build relationships with: Community organizations, Educational institutions, Local groups and networks
• Post and manage roles across digital channels
• Conduct initial candidate screening and qualification
• Maintain strong pipeline tracking and follow-ups
• Support day-to-day recruitment execution in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with onsite teams to ensure steady participant flow

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Proven ability to work in a high-volume, execution-driven recruiting environment
• Strong communication and people skills
• Comfortable with in-person outreach and fieldwork
• Highly organized and reliable with strong follow-through
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Preferred

• Experience in:
  • Field recruiting, community outreach, or grassroots campaigns
  • Event staffing, street teams, or brand ambassador roles
  • High-volume hiring or participant recruiting
• Familiarity with New York City and surrounding areas