Volunteer Recruiters - 2026 at WeVote

Oakland, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Screening Applications, Video Interviews, Talent Acquisition, Mission Sharing, Process Improvement, Volunteer Opportunities Creation, Recruiting Software, Remote Interviewing, Candidate Assessment, Technical Recruiting, Community-Focused Recruiting, Civic Engagement, Voter Empowerment

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Fraud and phishing warning: Please apply directly via our volunteering portal at https://wevote.applytojob.com/apply. Please do not apply via any other job portals, aggregators, or sites, as your information may not be secure, or the role may no longer be accepting applications. Thank you. About WeVote 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. More at https://www.wevote.us or follow @WeVote The Opportunity: Help Build the Team That's Strengthening Democracy 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. What You'll Do Your main 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. 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. Who We're Looking For 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. We especially value: 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. What You'll Gain Professional development: 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. Personal impact: 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. Community connection: 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. Our Commitment to Inclusion & Accessibility WeVote is fully volunteer-driven, and we are proud of our grassroots model. We welcome volunteers of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, income levels, and political perspectives—everyone committed to fair, accessible elections. Whether you're new to this work or bring years of experience, there's a place for you. We know that unpaid roles present barriers. We offer flexible hours and encourage open discussion of needed accommodations for technology, time, or work style. If you need support to participate fully, please let us know—we're committed to working with you. How to Apply Send your resume and a brief note or cover letter describing: Why you're interested in WeVote and our mission. A bit about yourself, your background, or interests. Any questions you have for us. Don't worry if your background doesn't match everything we've listed—we value diverse experiences and perspectives. Whether you're starting your career, changing directions, or looking to use your experience for social good, we want to hear from you. Ready to help democracy work for everyone? This isn't just volunteering—it's joining a movement that's building the future of informed, accessible voting. We can't wait to learn about what you'll bring to our team.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include screening applications, conducting video interviews with potential volunteers, and guiding candidates through the onboarding process. Additionally, the role involves partnering with the Talent Acquisitions Operations team to create and publish new roles and sharing the WeVote mission.