Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager (Volunteer / Unpaid Role)

Organization: A Free Bird | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Location: Remote — U.S.-based

Commitment: 5–10 hours per week | Minimum 3-month commitment

Role Description

The Human Resources Manager oversees day-to-day HR operations and supports the volunteer experience from recruitment and onboarding through engagement and offboarding. Working closely with the Founder & President and department managers, this role leads the volunteer HR team, maintains accurate records, and supports consistent organizational processes.

This position is ideal for an experienced HR professional interested in applying their skills in a mission-driven nonprofit environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support HR volunteers, including recruiters and associates, by coordinating assignments, priorities, and follow-up
• Partner with department managers to identify volunteer staffing needs and update job descriptions
• Oversee resume screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, and recruitment tracking
• Coordinate onboarding paperwork, orientation arrangements, and required acknowledgments
• Track volunteer start dates, department assignments, commitment periods, and status changes
• Coordinate three-month volunteer check-ins and follow up with managers on engagement concerns
• Prepare volunteer letters and other HR documentation using approved templates and verified information
• Coordinate academic and immigration-related documentation requests with leadership and qualified advisers
• Support volunteer recognition initiatives, including Volunteer of the Month
• Respond to HR inquiries and escalate sensitive matters to organizational leadership
• Coordinate resignations, offboarding communications, handovers, and access-removal requests
• Maintain confidential HR records and improve templates, checklists, and tracking processes

Qualifications

• Experience in human resources, recruitment, volunteer management, or people operations
• Experience leading a team or coordinating HR workflows
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information
• Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable
• Ability to manage competing priorities and follow through in a remote environment
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and virtual collaboration tools
• Nonprofit experience preferred

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience leading HR operations within a nonprofit organization
• Opportunities to strengthen team leadership, recruitment, and volunteer engagement skills
• Cross-functional collaboration with organizational leadership and department managers
• Experience developing practical HR processes and improving operational continuity
• The opportunity to contribute professional expertise to a mission supporting children affected by cancer

A Free Bird Culture

At A Free Bird, creativity and collaboration support our mission of empowering children affected by cancer to discover their inner artists. We value respectful communication, accountability, initiative, and thoughtful teamwork.

As a volunteer-driven organization, we rely on team members who communicate their availability, honor their commitments, and support one another. We welcome ideas that improve our processes and strengthen the experience of our volunteers and the families we serve.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to HR@afreebird.org with the subject line:

Human Resources Manager Application – A Free Bird