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EVONA
Petersburg, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025

Contract Recruiter – Space & Defense Industry

Location: St Pete, Tampa (able to come into the office to work closely with the team)

Contract Type: 1099, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time EVONA employee


About EVONA:

EVONA is a leading recruitment firm specializing in the space, defense, deep tech, and aerospace industries.


The Role:

We’re seeking a Contract Recruiter with experience in the 1099 market, preferably within the space and defense industry. This is a 360 role—opening doors, bringing in roles, and filling jobs. You’ll work closely with our team in St Pete, helping scale our contract business by placing top talent into cutting-edge companies.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive business development efforts—identify new clients, establish relationships, and bring in contract roles
  • Source, qualify, and place 1099 contractors within the space industry
  • Build and maintain a network of contract professionals and hiring managers
  • Work closely with co-founders and leadership to establish and grow the U.S. contract division
  • Meet set KPIs


What We’re Looking For:

Recruitment experience in the U.S. contract market—preferably in space, defense & deep tech

Proven track record in business development and delivery—bringing in roles and filling them

Experience working with 1099 contractors and knowledge of how to navigate that market

✅ Ability to work autonomously while being a key player in a fast-growing team

✅ Strong relationship-building skills with both clients and candidates


Why Join EVONA?

🚀 Work alongside industry leaders & co-founders to shape our U.S. contract business

🚀 Uncapped earning potential—high-margin contract placements

🚀 Opportunity for growth—hit targets and transition into a full-time EVONA employee

🚀 Be part of a rapidly expanding recruitment firm in the booming space and defense industry


How to Apply:

If you’re a high-performing contract recruiter looking for an opportunity to build something big, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join us in growing this division organically from the ground up.

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