Market Response Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

This seasonal, field-based role focuses on executing candidate attraction and community outreach activities within an assigned local market. Working from a clearly defined playbook and under the guidance of a Market Response Specialist, you will carry out grassroots recruiting efforts, build relationships with community partners, and promote referral and hiring programs for entry-level warehouse roles. You will work independently in the field, manage your own weekly schedule within a 32-hour framework, and provide detailed reporting on your activities and local market insights.

Responsibilities

• Execute weekly in-market recruiting and outreach activities as outlined in the provided playbook, ensuring consistent and high-quality execution.
• Place and refresh recruiting collateral, including flyers, posters, and QR codes, at designated locations throughout the local market.
• Conduct regular visits to community partner locations to maintain, replenish, and optimize the visibility of hiring materials.
• Distribute referral program materials on-site and engage associates about referral opportunities, acting as a visible and proactive Referral Ambassador.
• Attend and support local hiring events, job fairs, community events, and information sessions, including assisting with presentation decks and event logistics.
• Perform grassroots canvassing, including door-to-door outreach to local businesses and posting materials in high-traffic community locations.
• Engage confidently and professionally with community members, local businesses, housing communities, and associate populations to promote open roles.
• Recruit creatively for high-volume, tier 1 entry-level warehouse roles that may not require resumes, interviews, prior work experience, or a high school diploma, adapting tactics to reach a limited candidate pool.
• Collect and report local market intelligence, such as competitor signage, community feedback, and transportation barriers, and share insights with the Market Response Specialist.
• Maintain accurate tracking logs of all activities completed, including locations visited, materials placed, conversations held, and events supported.
• Provide weekly activity reports to the Market Response Specialist documenting execution status, outcomes, and field observations.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Residence within a commutable distance (generally within 30–45 minutes) of the assigned market location.
• Reliable personal transportation for travel within the local market area.
• Ability to work independently in the field while following documented processes and a defined playbook with support from a Market Response Specialist.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail for tracking, logging, and reporting activities.
• Comfort engaging with community members, local businesses, housing communities, and associate populations in a highly social, public-facing role.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for outreach, follow-up, and reporting.
• Customer service mindset with the ability to build rapport quickly and handle a variety of in-person interactions.
• Availability to work a flexible 32-hour weekly schedule, including some weekends, and occasional early morning or evening hours based on market needs.
• Dependability and accountability for meeting commitments, schedules, and reporting deadlines.

Work Environment

This is a seasonal, flexible field role that combines on-site, community-based work with some remote tasks and virtual collaboration. You will typically work around 32 hours per week, with some days as short as 4 hours and others up to 8 hours, and on rare occasions up to 10 hours in a single day when specific community events require extended coverage. Most work occurs in the early morning or daytime, with occasional early starts (as early as 5 a.m.) or evening hours (up to around 9 p.m.) tied to local events and market needs. Weekend work is part of the schedule. The role is largely independent; you will often be the only representative on-site in the local market, while the broader team is based elsewhere and connects with you primarily through virtual channels. You will participate in regular weekly meetings and touchpoints to review plans, share updates, and receive guidance. Work locations vary and include community partner sites, local businesses, housing communities, job fairs, and other public venues where you will distribute materials, post flyers, and engage with potential candidates. Some days you may focus on field work, while other days you may work remotely to complete reporting, planning, and follow-up tasks. You must live within a reasonable commuting radius of the assigned market, and you will use your own reliable transportation for local travel, including occasional trips of approximately 30–45 minutes to job fairs or other events. Mileage reimbursement is available for approved travel. Attire should be professional yet practical for field work, community events, and extended periods of walking or standing. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring comfort with working independently, managing your own schedule, and frequently interacting face-to-face with a wide range of community members and partners.

This is a Contract position based out of Duluth, MN.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Duluth,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.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.