Recruiting Canvasser - Dental Talent Network

About the role

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking a Recruiting Canvasser for a temporary, part-time engagement to build our talent pipeline across Coastal North Carolina. This role is based onsite at one of our Riccobene Coastal, NC locations, working alongside the existing team to understand the day-to-day culture and needs of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Onsite Team Integration
• Work onsite at one of our Riccobene Coastal, NC locations to build rapport with the existing clinical and front office team
• Learn the day-to-day culture, workflows, and needs of the practice to accurately represent it to prospective candidates
• Build relationships with current team members and, where appropriate, tap into their professional networks for referrals and introductions
• Community & Network Building
• Build and maintain relationships with local dental hygiene programs, dental assisting schools, and community colleges in the NC Coastal area
• Attend RDH/DA continuing education (CE) courses, seminars, and professional development events to network with practicing hygienists and assistants
• Visit other local dental offices in person to introduce Riccobene Associates, drop off information, and open the door for future conversations with staff who may be exploring a change
• Represent the practice at job fairs, career days, healthcare networking events, and community functions
• Plan and execute grassroots recruiting events (open houses, "meet the team" sessions, coffee chats)
• Partner with local dental associations and professional groups to increase brand visibility
• Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Development
• Proactively identify and engage passive candidates (not just active job seekers) for DH, DA, and PC roles
• Maintain a running pipeline/database of prospective candidates for current and future openings
• Conduct initial outreach and screening conversations to gauge interest and fit
• Coordination & Reporting
• Work closely with the internal recruiting/HR team to hand off qualified candidates
• Track outreach activity, events attended, and pipeline metrics
• Provide regular updates on market trends, competitor activity, and candidate availability in the NC Coastal region

Qualifications

• 1+ years in recruiting, sales, community outreach, or relationship-based work (dental/healthcare experience a plus, not required)
• Comfortable initiating conversations and building rapport with strangers, including walking into offices cold
• Comfortable working onsite alongside a clinical team and integrating into an existing office culture
• Self-directed — this role works with a lot of autonomy in the field
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally within NC Coast, including between the NC Coastal locations
• Strong organizational skills to track a growing candidate pipeline
• Available for the full 8-12 week engagement

Skills & Competencies

• Outgoing, personable, natural relationship-builder
• Strong verbal communication and active listening
• Basic proficiency with an ATS or CRM tool (or willingness to learn)
• Self-motivated with strong follow-through
• Built-in networking: Get face time with dental professionals, program instructors, and industry contacts across the NC Coastal market — great for anyone building a career in healthcare recruiting, sales, or dental industry relationships
• Resume-building experience: Hands-on exposure to talent acquisition, community outreach, and relationship-based recruiting
• Short-term commitment: A defined 8-12 week engagement — ideal for someone between roles, supplementing income, or testing out recruiting/HR as a career path
• Be part of something growing: Play a direct role in helping Riccobene Associates build its team during a key growth period