Recruiter

WeVote • Oakland, CA

17d • Remote

About The Position

WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is building a movement of excellent, passionate, part-time volunteers (starting with the founders) who build mobile technologies that will touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We believe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a positive voting experience that helps people decide how to vote. WeVote has an open volunteer Recruiter role, aimed at supporting the Talent Acquisition/Recruiting team. This is a volunteer role, requiring 2-5 hours of time per week. You will have the opportunity to experience recruiting for many different roles, in a variety of different fields. We have a VERY strong inbound flow of candidates, so minimal sourcing is required. Our ideal volunteer is passionate about politics and excited to use technology to educate voters and increase voter turnout. Therefore, an ideal volunteer Recruiter is also passionate about politics and wants to use those skills to guide volunteers through the interest, interview, and ultimately onboarding at WeVote. If you are currently an unemployed Recruiter - PLEASE consider applying. This is an opportunity to "fill in" an otherwise lapse in your resume. Let's chat!

Requirements

• Experienced TA professional with 1+ years of experience OR a recent college graduate who has an interest in a career in Talent Acquisition
• Want to work with an established and successful team.
• Committed to strengthening American Democracy.
• Striving for personal excellence, and want to do meaningful work that will make a difference.
• 5-6+ hours per week, with at least 1-2 hours available during business hours.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Currently located in the US.
• Prior experience working remotely.

Nice To Haves

• Any type of prior structured volunteer activity

Responsibilities

• Screen incoming applications, and conduct an initial video screen with potential volunteers.
• Manage a queue of new, active, and inactive applications.
• Accurately represent, answer questions, and guide potential volunteers through the application process.
• Work with the Talent Acquisition Operations Specialists to create & publish new requisitions.
• Provide your input to our recruiting process, our messaging, and anywhere you feel you or we can add value.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree