Senior Recruiter (Volunteer)

Summary

WeVote is a nonpartisan, volunteer-powered nonprofit using technology to help voters make informed decisions and participate in democracy more easily. The Senior Recruiter will recruit and assess volunteers, guide candidates through the selection process, partner with Talent Acquisition Operations to create roles, and improve inclusive recruiting practices.

Responsibilities

• Screen applications and conduct video interviews with potential volunteers
• Guide candidates from their first expression of interest through joining our team
• Partner with our Talent Acquisition Operations team to create and publish new roles
• Share WeVote’s mission and help candidates understand how they can contribute
• Suggest improvements to make our recruiting process more welcoming and effective
• Work with our team to create volunteer opportunities for people with different skill sets

Skills

• Recruiting professionals with **1+ years of experience**, OR recent graduates interested in launching a talent acquisition career
• Passionate about using technology to strengthen American democracy
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• **5–6 hours weekly availability**, including one hour for weekly team meetings
• Committed to nonpartisan civic engagement and voter empowerment
• Located in the **United States (required)** and comfortable working remotely
• Experience volunteering or organizing in your community (in any capacity)
• Interest in technology that serves everyone, not just profit
• Personal understanding of barriers people face in civic participation
• Experience working with people from different backgrounds and communities

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Recruiting professionals with **1+ years of experience**, OR recent graduates interested in launching a talent acquisition career
• Passionate about using technology to strengthen American democracy
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• **5–6 hours weekly availability**, including one hour for weekly team meetings
• Committed to nonpartisan civic engagement and voter empowerment
• Located in the **United States (required)** and comfortable working remotely

Nice to Haves

• Experience volunteering or organizing in your community (in any capacity)
• Interest in technology that serves everyone, not just profit
• Personal understanding of barriers people face in civic participation
• Experience working with people from different backgrounds and communities

Benefits

• Work with volunteers from all backgrounds who share your commitment to fair, accessible elections.
• Learn from experienced mentors through weekly team meetings and regular check-ins.
• Build skills that transfer directly to paid recruiting positions.
• Learn to use recruiting software and conduct remote interviews.
• Practice fairly assessing candidates with different backgrounds and skills.
• Gain experience recruiting for both technical and community-focused roles.
• Understand how mission-driven organizations find and welcome talent.
• Real recruiting experience you can highlight in future job applications.
• Mentorship from professionals who invest in your growth.
• Strong recommendations and concrete examples of your contributions.
• Network connections in nonprofit, civic, and technology communities.
• Direct contribution to tools that help millions of voters access information.
• Experience building inclusive, welcoming communities.
• Skills in connecting people with meaningful opportunities.
• A role in a transparent, community-driven movement for democracy.
• Join volunteers from many different professional and personal backgrounds.
• Monthly opportunities to connect with contributors across the country.
• Exposure to teams working on technology, design, outreach, and advocacy.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Flexible hours.