Midwestern // Recruiting Talent sourcer Full-time · Recruiting team · Reports to Recruiting Lead ABOUT THE ROLE Midwestern is building a contractor talent network that gives clients fast access to vetted, high-caliber operators. The talent sourcer is the front door of that network. In this role, you partner closely with Recruiting Leads to find, engage, and qualify candidates for both active client searches and pipeline development. You will spend most of your time identifying talent, running outreach, coordinating interviews, and keeping the pipeline strong as our roster and client needs evolve. This is a builder role on a growing team. The work starts with sourcing and coordination and is designed to expand into preliminary candidate interviews and NDA management as you ramp. WHAT YOU'LL DO Candidate sourcing and identification Partner with Recruiting Leads to understand role requirements, candidate profiles, and client expectations. Identify qualified candidates using a variety of sourcing methods, including our Applicant Tracking System, online platforms, and third-party sourcing tools. Conduct targeted searches using advanced techniques such as Boolean search to uncover top talent. Review candidate profiles, skills, and professional histories to assess alignment with role criteria. Outreach and engagement Develop and execute strategic outreach campaigns to engage prospective candidates. Initiate and maintain communication with candidates, presenting opportunities and assessing initial interest. Build and nurture relationships with talent to maintain a strong and active pipeline. Recruitment coordination Schedule and coordinate meetings between candidates and Recruiting Leads. Act as the liaison between candidates and recruiters, ensuring clear and timely communication on next steps. Support a smooth and positive candidate experience throughout the early stages of the hiring process. Talent pipeline development Source candidates to support the growth and diversification of the contractor talent network. Align candidate skill sets with evolving market demands and client needs. Continuously refine sourcing strategies based on feedback and hiring trends. WHERE THIS ROLE IS GOING As you grow in the role, your scope will expand to include: Conducting preliminary candidate interviews to evaluate experience, communication style, and alignment with client expectations and values. Facilitating the distribution and collection of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for candidates engaged in active opportunities or pipeline development. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Experience sourcing candidates in a recruiting, staffing, or talent acquisition setting — agency, in-house, or contractor network. Working knowledge of ATS platforms and sourcing tools, with comfort running Boolean and other advanced search techniques. Strong written communication — your outreach is clear, specific, and gets responses. Highly organized; can run multiple searches in parallel without dropping threads. Bias toward action and follow-through — candidates and recruiters never wonder where things stand. Curiosity about the industries and skill sets we hire for, with a willingness to learn what "good" looks like for each. NICE TO HAVE Experience sourcing for contractor, freelance, or fractional talent networks. Familiarity with NDA workflows and basic candidate compliance steps. Exposure to client-facing recruiting or staffing environments. HOW WE WORK Midwestern is direct, low-ego, and high-ownership. We move quickly, we name things plainly, and we trust people to run their lane. The recruiting team is small enough that what you build is immediately visible — and immediately useful.