Talent Scout (Contract)

About Fresno Summit Advisors Fresno Summit runs recruiting and builds the hiring systems companies need to grow, so they can hire the right people without having to build an internal recruiting team first. We partner with startups and SMBs to diagnose talent and hiring challenges, design the right talent strategy, and execute through embedded talent leadership, operational support, or contingency search recruiting. Our core services include: End-to-end recruiting (embedded retainers or contingency search placement fees) Talent Operations People Operations AI enablement and workflow optimization As Fresno Summit continues to grow, we’re building a network of exceptional contract talent scouts, recruiters, researchers, and operators who can support client work as business needs evolve. This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity , ideal for professionals who enjoy flexible project-based work, agency environments, and helping companies solve complex hiring challenges. About the Talent Scout Role As a Talent Scout, you’ll help Fresno Summit identify, engage, and qualify exceptional talent for startups and SMBs across technical, healthcare, operational, GTM, and leadership roles. Depending on the engagement, you may support: Talent sourcing and market mapping Candidate research and outreach strategy Pipeline development and talent intelligence Interview coordination and candidate experience ATS hygiene, recruiting operations, and workflow execution Competitive talent insights and search strategy This is not a traditional internal recruiting role. We’re looking for someone who can source exceptional talent, independently lead projects across recruiting, operations, and business development in order to help Fresno Summit scale with excellence. Who Thrives Here You may be a strong fit if you: Love identifying and engaging hard-to-find talent Are naturally curious, resourceful, and highly organized Can work independently with minimal oversight Thrive in fast-moving, high-accountability environments Balance strong execution with sound judgment Are genuinely interested in agency life and client service Want exposure to recruiting, talent operations, and AI-enabled workflows What to Expect Contractors in our network will have the opportunity to support: Candidate sourcing and executive search projects Embedded recruiting engagements Talent operations and recruiting infrastructure work Market intelligence and competitive mapping AI-enabled recruiting workflows and process optimization We move fast, hold a high bar, and care deeply about quality, execution, and long-term relationships. If Fresno Summit feels like the right fit, we’d love to learn more about you! Our team will review your application and reach out if there’s alignment between your experience, interests, and current business needs.