Volunteer Recruiters - 2026

WeVote•Oakland, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

WeVote is a 100% volunteer-powered, nonpartisan nonprofit that uses technology to help voters make informed decisions. With 130+ active volunteers and a national reach while all on a budget under $50K/year—we prove grassroots, mission-first civic tech can have real impact. We're building an open-source platform that helps millions of voters make informed decisions through digital voter guides based on issues they care about and people they trust. Join our movement as a Volunteer Recruiter and help us find passionate people who want to make voting more accessible for everyone. You'll develop valuable recruiting skills while supporting a mission that will directly impact millions of voters. Flexible Commitment: Approximately 5-6 hours per week during times that work for you, with one hour scheduled for Talent Acquisition meetings. What Makes This Role Special Work with people from all backgrounds who share your commitment to fair 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). Find volunteers across many areas: from high school students to experienced professionals. Build skills that transfer directly to paid recruiting positions. Skills you'll develop: 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.

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, with one hour available for weekly team meetings.
Committed to nonpartisan civic engagement and voter empowerment.
Are located in the US (required) and are 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.
Help guide people from their first interest through joining our team.
Partner with our Talent Acquisitions Operations team to create and publish new roles.
Share WeVote's mission and help candidates understand how they can contribute to the organization.
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.
Part of a transparent, community-driven movement for democracy.
Join volunteers from many different professional and personal backgrounds.
Monthly opportunities to connect with other contributors from across the country.
Exposure to teams working on technology, design, outreach, and advocacy.