Field Recruiter & Community Connector

First Coast Security; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

First Coast Security is seeking a Community Recruiting Ambassador to be our boots-on-the-ground recruiting presence across the Tri-Cities area, including Hermiston, Irrigon, and Boardman. You will connect with community partners, promote career opportunities, and build robust candidate pipelines.

If you are outgoing, self-motivated, and enjoy meeting people, you will coordinate events, source candidates, screen applicants, and help move hires through onboarding while adhering to employment laws.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in recruiting, community outreach, sales, business development, or another people-facing role preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage daily priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a visible recruiting presence throughout the Tri-Cities area, actively engaging potential candidates and promoting career opportunities with First Coast Security.
• Build and maintain relationships with workforce centers, colleges, trade schools, community organizations, local businesses, and other referral partners.
• Identify and develop new community partnerships and grassroots recruiting opportunities.
• Attend job fairs, community events, networking events, and other local activities to generate candidate interest and build recruiting pipelines.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to reach candidates where they live, work, and spend their time.
• Promote current employment opportunities while increasing awareness of First Coast Security throughout the local market.
• Source candidates using a variety of methods to maintain a strong and consistent candidate pipeline.
• Screen candidates by reviewing applications and conducting phone and in-person interviews.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Assist with candidate selection and extend employment offers.
• Support candidates as they transition from recruiting into the onboarding process.
• Coordinate with Recruiting and Operations to understand current staffing priorities and adjust community outreach efforts accordingly.
• Support orientation and new-hire logistics when needed.
• Maintain accurate candidate activity, recruiting records, and basic reporting.
• Deliver recruiting materials to community partners, client locations, and other strategic locations as needed.
• Manage recruiting activity and results while meeting established hiring objectives.
• Ensure all screening, hiring, and selection activities are conducted in accordance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Represent First Coast Security professionally and enthusiastically in every candidate and community interaction.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Self-motivation

Organization

Time management

Relationship-building

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ATS

MS Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

First Coast Security is seeking a Community Recruiting Ambassador to be our boots-on-the-ground recruiting presence across the Tri-Cities area, including Hermiston, Irrigon, and Boardman. You will connect with community partners, promote career opportunities, and build robust candidate pipelines.

If you are outgoing, self-motivated, and enjoy meeting people, you will coordinate events, source candidates, screen applicants, and help move hires through onboarding while adhering to employment laws.