Participant Recruiter & Scheduler

Firstsource Group USA is hiring hands-on Participant Recruiter & Scheduler to support large-scale, high-volume research studies across the San Francisco Bay Area. This hybrid freelance opportunity (1099) combines on-the-ground community outreach with digital recruiting and fast, day-to-day execution. You’ll help maintain steady participant flow through direct sourcing, screening, and organized pipeline follow-up.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA (hybrid, with in-person work when needed)
Engagement: Freelance 1099 contract
Schedule: Flexible during standard business hours
Initial duration: Approximately 1–2 months
Potential: Additional project-based work through the end of the year
Compensation: From $25.00 per hour

What You’ll Do

• Execute participant recruitment to meet daily targets in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment.
• Conduct field outreach across local communities, campuses, and public areas to drive recruitment volume.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, and local groups/networks to strengthen pipelines.
• Post and manage roles across digital channels to support weekly participant goals.
• Perform initial candidate screening and qualification to ensure candidates align with study needs.
• Maintain pipeline tracking and complete follow-ups to keep recruitment moving.
• Support day-to-day recruitment execution alongside onsite teams to ensure consistent participant flow.
• Collaborate with onsite teams to sustain steady participation from active sourcing through scheduling.

How the Hybrid Role Works

• Onsite presence when needed for community and field outreach.
• Field/community outreach to meet recruitment goals in local areas.
• Remote coordination and sourcing to support digital posting and pipeline management.
• Flexible schedule, including availability during standard business hours.
• Work Location: In person (with hybrid coordination as described).

What You Bring

• Proven ability to work in a high-volume, execution-driven recruiting environment.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Comfort with in-person outreach and fieldwork.
• High organization and reliability, with strong follow-through.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Flexible schedule, including availability during standard business hours.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in field recruiting, community outreach, or grassroots campaigns.
• Experience in event staffing or brand ambassador roles.
• Experience in high-volume hiring or participant recruiting.
• Familiarity with the San Francisco Bay Area.