Recruiter – Nonprofit & Community Organizations

Purple Unicorn

34d•Remote

About The Position

Purple Unicorn Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Recruiter / Talent Partner to support and grow our work across the North American nonprofit and community-based sector. This role is ideal for someone who understands how mission-driven organizations operate, is comfortable partnering with executive leadership and boards, and thrives in a highly relational, trust-based recruiting environment. You will play a key role in connecting exceptional talent with organizations doing meaningful, community-centered work. About Purple Unicorn Purple Unicorn is a boutique recruiting and HR consultancy partnering with mission-driven organizations nationwide. We support our clients through talent acquisition, HR advisory, and career coaching, with a strong emphasis on values alignment, culture fit, and long-term partnership. Our clients include community centers, cultural institutions, congregational organizations, foundations, and other nonprofit entities deeply rooted in service, education, and community impact.

Requirements

5+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong emphasis on nonprofit organizations
Demonstrated success working with values-driven, community-focused clients
Deep understanding of nonprofit leadership structures, boards, and stakeholder dynamics
Strong relationship-building skills and high emotional intelligence
Comfort operating as a strategic partner rather than a transactional recruiter
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple searches
Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through

Nice To Haves

Existing nonprofit or community-based networks in the Northeast strongly preferred
Candidates with experience recruiting for community-based organizations, cultural institutions, congregations, or regional nonprofit networks will feel particularly aligned with this work

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruiting for nonprofit and community-based organizations across North America
Partner closely with executive directors, CEOs, board members, and senior leadership teams
Serve as a trusted advisor on hiring strategy, market insights, and candidate alignment
Recruit for a wide range of roles, including: Executive and senior leadership Development and advancement Finance, operations, and HR Program, education, and community engagement
Proactively source candidates through networks, referrals, and relationship-based outreach
Build and maintain long-term relationships with candidates and client organizations
Contribute to business development efforts, including new client introductions and expanded engagements
Represent Purple Unicorn’s thoughtful, high-touch, values-driven approach in all interactions