Early-Career Construction Apprenticeship Recruiter

Brasfield & Gorrie; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, L.L.C. in Nashville seeks a Craft Recruiter to build talent pipelines for entry-level craft positions through local schools and workforce partners, supporting the Field Apprenticeship Program and connecting candidates to internship and apprentice opportunities.

You will collaborate with field leaders and educators, travel to schools and career events, screen candidates, guide them through the process, and maintain accurate records in iCIMS and other systems, while promoting

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting, workforce development, school partnerships, or talent pipeline experience preferred; construction or craft recruiting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with high schools, technical colleges, community colleges, apprenticeship-related programs, workforce boards, and other community partners to develop entry-level craft talent pipelines.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for school counselors, instructors, career coaches, and program leaders connected to construction and skilled trades pathways.
• Develop and maintain relationships with prospective students, interns, apprentices, and other early-career candidates.
• Partner with field leaders, hiring managers, and craft operations teams to understand workforce needs and align apprenticeship recruiting efforts with business demand.
• Work closely with internal teams to promote the Field Apprenticeship Program and create awareness of career opportunities in the skilled trades.
• Travel to schools, career events, jobsites, and offices as needed to support apprenticeship recruiting efforts within assigned areas.

Skills

Recruiting

Workforce development

School partnerships

Event coordination

Communication

ATS experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Degree or certifications preferred

Tools

iCIMS

Job description

Responsibilities

From the field to the office, we believe people do their best work when they're supported, trusted, and treated the right way. As our Craft Recruiter supporting the Field Apprenticeship Program, you'll be the one building that trust from day one — connecting students in High school, Technical College and Community College to real careers in the skilled trades through Brasfield & Gorrie.

This is a role built for someone with 2+ years of professional experience who works autonomously, takes ownership of an assigned geography, and has the grit to continue building strong pipelines of future builders.

See what the job actually looks like: Watch a day in the life of one of our Field Apprentice Recruiters

• Build and own relationships with high schools, technical/community colleges, and workforce development partners to develop a steady pipeline of apprentice and entry-level craft talent.

• Independently source, screen, and manage candidates through the full recruiting cycle — from first contact to offer, onboarding, and program entry.

• Partner with field leaders and craft operations teams to align recruiting with business demand, and track pipeline activity and outcomes in iCIMS.

• Plan and lead school visits, career fairs, classroom presentations, and jobsite tours that promote construction careers to students and career-changers.

• Educate candidates, families, educators, and partners on the career paths available through the Field Apprenticeship Program.

• Bring market feedback and school insights back to leadership to continuously sharpen the recruiting strategy.

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• 2+ years of professional experience in recruiting, sales, marketing, workforce development, school partnerships, or a related relationship-driven field; experience in talent pipeline building, construction, or skilled trades recruiting is preferred but not required.

• A self-starter who works autonomously, takes ownership of a full recruiting territory, and shows the grit to build relationships and pipelines from scratch.

• Experience building relationships with schools or workforce development programs, and leading recruiting events or career fairs, preferred.

• Strong communication skills, comfortable connecting with students, educators, parents, and internal leaders alike.

• Organized and tech-comfortable — able to manage an ATS, Microsoft Office, and multiple partnerships/pipelines at once.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus.

• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned area.

• High School Diploma/GED required; degree or relevant certifications a plus.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.