Recruiting Intern

WeVote • Oakland, CA

10d • $1 - $1 • Remote

About The Position

WeVote is seeking an Intern Recruiter to learn about recruiting, interviewing, and talent operations while helping to find passionate volunteers. This role offers real responsibility from day one, with opportunities to make decisions about team members, conduct interviews, and learn professional recruiting systems. The internship requires a time commitment of 5-6 hours per week, with flexibility for students' academic schedules. A weekly team meeting is held on Wednesdays at 4 PM PT, along with weekly 30-minute mentoring sessions with the Chief Talent Officer. This internship focuses on providing practical experience in modern ATS systems, interview techniques, resume screening, and candidate communication, with decision-making authority and mentorship from experienced professionals.

Requirements

• Students (high school or college) interested in HR and recruiting as potential career paths, nonprofit work and volunteer organizing, or learning how technology can strengthen democracy
• Have done any volunteering (school, community, religious organizations)
• Grew up in a family or community that valued giving back
• Are curious about what makes people want to contribute their time
• Want hands-on experience in a professional environment
• Can commit 5-6 hours weekly with Wednesday 4 PM PT availability
• Are located in the US and are comfortable working remotely
• Willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Screening applications and resumes (with coaching)
• Conducting video interviews with potential volunteers
• Partnering with the team to create new volunteer opportunities
• Helping candidates understand how they can contribute
• Suggesting improvements to make the process more welcoming
• Observing experienced recruiters
• Learning the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and tools
• Understanding WeVote's mission and volunteer roles
• Using professional recruiting software and video conferencing
• Learning to assess candidates with different backgrounds fairly
• Understanding how mission-driven organizations attract talent
• Practicing written and verbal communication in professional settings

Benefits

• Experience with modern recruiting tools (ATS, LinkedIn, video interviewing)
• Interview and communication techniques
• Resume screening and candidate assessment
• Project management and coordination
• Real recruiting experience for your resume
• Strong letter of recommendation from our Chief Talent Officer
• Reference for future job or graduate school applications
• Network connections in nonprofit, civic tech, and recruiting communities
• Possible academic credit (we'll work with your school)
• Direct role in building tools that help millions of voters
• Experience creating inclusive, welcoming communities
• Skills in connecting people with meaningful opportunities
• Part of a movement strengthening American democracy
• Academic flexibility
• Real mentorship
• Support for participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED