Entry Level Recruitment Coordinator

About the role

This position is built for someone who can balance the creative and the operational sides of recruitment work, and who's ready to be a genuine advocate for candidates navigating one of the more complex hiring systems in the state. This role is ideal for a coordinator who thrives on variety.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment marketing across LinkedIn and other channels
• Help coordinate recruitment events and community outreach across Northern California
• Respond to candidate inquiries with care and clarity
• Contribute to employer branding and content work
• Serve as an approachable point of contact for people who are trying to find their way into a state career

Requirements

Strong writing, warmth on the phone and in email, attention to detail, and genuine interest in helping people are central to the work.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or related field
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with social media platforms and digital marketing

Skills

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

State benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement

Pay

The role is posted across three salary ranges, which means there's a real pathway here for candidates at different experience levels, from early-career coordinators building their first professional portfolio to more experienced recruitment professionals looking to move into state work.

Schedule

Permanent, full-time career opportunity

Location

Located in Santa Rosa, California

Why CAL FIRE?

Mission driven team culture focused on service, readiness, and the people who carry out the mission

About Sonoma County

Sonoma County stretches from the Pacific Coast through redwood country, river valleys, wine country, and rolling ranchlands. It's one of the most geographically and culturally distinctive regions in California, with a strong sense of place, a deep community identity, and easy access to both the Bay Area and the Northern California coast. With proximity to San Francisco, Napa, the Russian River, and the Sonoma Coast, plus a vibrant food and wine culture, Sonoma County is a strong fit for early career professionals who want substantive work and one of the most livable and distinctive regions in California to call home.

Popular cities and communities

• Santa Rosa
• Petaluma
• Sebastopol
• Healdsburg
• Windsor
• Sonoma