Field Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

Field Recruite r – Peer Support Workforce

About the Role
Do you love meeting new people and connecting them with meaningful work? We’re looking for an outgoing, driven Field Recruiter to help grow our Peer Support team, the people at the heart of our mission. This isn’t a desk job. You’ll be out in the community at colleges, workforce centers, job fairs, and local events, building real relationships face-to-face and helping people find careers where they can make a difference.

If you’re a natural people-person who enjoys being on the move and wants your work to matter, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead in-person recruiting and outreach at colleges, nursing homes, workforce centers, job fairs, and community events

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with school administrators, career offices, facility managers, and community organizations

• Educate potential candidates about Peer Support roles, requirements, and long-term career paths

• Distribute recruiting materials and promote open positions across your territory

• Screen and pre-qualify candidates before referring them to the hiring team

• Track outreach activities, leads, and results in our internal systems

• Serve as a professional, positive ambassador for our organization in the community

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Experience in recruiting, sales, outreach, marketing, or community engagement preferred

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Confidence speaking with groups and one-on-one in public settings

• Self-motivated and able to work independently in the field

• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally

• A passion for community service, healthcare, or peer support is a plus

What We Offer

• Health insurance

• Dental and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off

• The chance to make a real impact in your community every day

About Peerstar

PeerStar is Pennsylvania's largest and most established peer support provider, operating exclusively in the peer support space since 2008. We employ Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) and Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS)—individuals with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges—who receive specialized training to support others on their recovery journey.

Our services are:

·         Goal-oriented and structured, with individualized recovery plans (IRPs) focused on specific, achievable objectives

·         Medicaid-funded, making them accessible to those who need them most

·         Home and community-based, meeting peers literally where they are

·         Complementary to clinical treatment, working alongside therapists and doctors

·         Culturally responsive, adapting to diverse backgrounds and needs

·         Available statewide, serving 35 counties across Pennsylvania