Specialist, Volunteer Recruitment

Braven • New York, NY

2d • Remote

About The Position

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program. We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation. Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream. Braven is hiring a part-time Specialist, Volunteer Recruitment to support the execution of our volunteer recruitment strategy, helping bring in the thousands of Leadership Coaches, Professional Mentors, and Mock Interview Volunteers who make Braven’s program possible each year. As a member of the Volunteer Team, you will work closely with the Associate Director, Volunteer Recruitment, to execute outreach tactics, build relationships with prospective volunteers, facilitate info sessions, and support the pipeline of candidates moving toward applying to our programs. This is a hands-on, relationship-facing role that sits at the front of the volunteer funnel, ideal for someone who is energized by connecting with people, finds creative ways to spread the word about a mission they believe in, and takes pride in organized, consistent follow-through. Hours vary between 10 and 20 per week depending on the recruitment cycle, with lighter weeks during off-peak periods. This role is part-time and ends in June 2027. The Specialist will report to the Assoc. Director, Volunteer Recruitment.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of work experience
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must live in one of our current Braven operating states: GA, IL, DE, NY, NJ.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in recruitment, volunteer coordination, community outreach, marketing, or a related field
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write warmly, clearly, and in a way that moves people to action
• Highly organized with strong follow-through; comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines across a fast-moving recruitment cycle
• Relationship-oriented and energized by connecting with people, including building rapport and representing an organization they believe in
• Experience and comfort with digital tools, including Google Workspace, email marketing platforms, and social media; experience with Salesforce, Campaign Monitor, or LinkedIn Ads is a plus
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment about when to escalate or ask for guidance
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion
• Exemplification of Braven’s core values
• Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population

Responsibilities

• Research and post volunteer opportunities on listservs, professional networking groups, community boards, and other relevant channels to build awareness and drive applications
• Connect with Braven staff members who want to spread the word about volunteer opportunities, helping them craft targeted, personalized messages to their own networks and supporting their follow-up
• Support the launch and ongoing management of Braven’s volunteer champions program, interviewing committed volunteers who can serve as advocates and help recruit others to join our programs
• Assist with LinkedIn Ads setup, supporting the Associate Director, Volunteer Recruitment, and the Associate Director, Volunteer Communications, in managing campaigns during active recruitment windows
• Manage the logistics and coordination of Braven’s volunteer info sessions, including scheduling, calendar management, facilitation, and post-session follow-up
• Support in-person volunteer recruitment events alongside regional staff and Employer Partnerships Directors as needed, including attending events, putting together materials, and supporting follow-up
• Conduct tailored follow-up with info session attendees and other prospective volunteers in the pipeline via email, text messages, and phone calls to move them toward completing an application
• Draft and tailor recruitment communications, including info session decks, outreach templates, reminder emails, and flyers, in support of active recruitment campaigns
• Communicate with volunteers to move them through the pipeline, helping address questions and re-engage candidates who have stalled
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size.
• Opportunity to work from our office if preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed