Senior Recruiter (Volunteer)

WeVote • Oakland, CA

6d • Remote

About The Position

WeVote is a nonpartisan, volunteer-powered nonprofit using technology to help voters make informed decisions and participate in democracy more easily. We are a Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee and a fully remote organization made up of 120+ volunteers across the U.S. We build open-source tools used by millions of voters, and we do it with a distributed team of people who care deeply about impact, collaboration, and sustainable volunteering.

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. Make real decisions about who joins our team — your voice matters. (Our recent recruiter helped fill 50+ volunteer roles.) Recruit volunteers across many areas, from high school students to experienced professionals. Build skills that transfer directly to paid recruiting positions.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed