Our Mission
Petersen Search Group is a mission-driven recruitment search firm focused on providing world-class service to companies that improve our world. We are dedicated to providing top talent with transparent pricing across Environment and Conservation, Foundations and Philanthropy, Social Justice, and Youth Development sectors; ensuring organizations can maximize their impact while candidates achieve their highest career aspirations.
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Discovery
Understanding the needs of not only the hiring manager but also the team composition and organizational goals is critical to establishing appropriate assessment criteria, search timelines (up to 2 months), and selecting a talented and diverse pool of candidates.
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Assess
Candidates are thoroughly vetted to ensure a match for the company and their talents and career aspirations.
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Identify
Utilizing our extensive network and cutting-edge sourcing technology, we conduct a thorough search to ensure the position is well marketed and attracts the best talent.
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Results
Organizations save money on recruitment fees, allowing candidates to be paid competitively and enjoy longer retention rates. We collect our fee on the candidate’s start date backed by a three-month guarantee.
Specializations
Focused on high-impact sectors dedicated to global and social improvement.
ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION
Climate Policy, Climate Science, Plastics Policy, Water Information Systems, Sustainable Agriculture, Ecosystems.
FOUNDATIONS AND PHILANTHROPY
Individual Philanthropy, Planned Giving, Foundations & Government Support, Major Gifts, Board Relations.
SOCIAL IMPACT
Sustainable Sourcing, Corporate Partnerships, Supply Chain, Business Development, Operations, Finance.
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ADVOCACY
International Policy, Government Relations, Political Directors, Legal Counsel, Climate Justice.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL EQUITY
Center Directors, Teachers, Board Relations, Foundations Support, Creative Management.
The Value of Precision Recruitment
Strategic Discovery
Deep alignment with organizational goals and team composition to ensure diverse, high-impact talent pools.
Expert Identification
Utilizing global networks and cutting-edge sourcing technology to market your mission to the best talent.
Optimized Results
Reduced fees empower competitive candidate compensation, ensuring higher retention and long-term search success.
Our Guarantee
We collect our fee on the candidate's start date, backed by a comprehensive three-month performance guarantee.
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Petersen Search Group is a mission-driven recruitment firm focused on providing world-class service to companies that improve our world. Whether you are a hiring manager looking for top talent or a candidate seeking a high-impact role in Conservation, Social Justice, or Philanthropy, we are here to support your goals. We offer temp, temp-to-perm and permanent placements.
Our streamlined discovery process ensures we understand your needs and organizational culture, matching aspirations with opportunity.
Every placement is secured by a comprehensive three-month guarantee, providing high-impact results that value your time and propel your mission.