Nonprofit
Published 2/14/26 1:36PM

📢 Now Recruiting: Recruiter

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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Approximately 5–10 hours per week, depending on active recruitment needs.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Economic Development
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to the organization’s mission, maintain confidentiality and ethical standards, uphold equitable and inclusive hiring practices, and reliably fulfill agreed-upon volunteer responsibilities.

    Description

    📢 Now Recruiting: Recruiter

    Job Vacancy Announcement

    Recruiter

    Term Length: Flexible

    Location: Remote

    Position Type

    Non-Paid, Volunteer Role

    About Women of Color on the Move

    Women of Color on the Move (WOCOTM) is a nonprofit public benefit organization committed to empowering historically marginalized communities by advancing health equity, economic empowerment, education, and social justice. Since its founding in 2014, WOCOTM has delivered community-based education, advocacy, prevention, and support programs addressing issues such as substance abuse, maternal and child health, youth development, financial literacy, and community engagement both in the U.S. and internationally. Our vision is to create a world where all individuals, regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic background, have access to opportunities to thrive.

    As we continue expanding our programs and volunteer initiatives, we are seeking a dedicated and mission-aligned Recruiter to support our talent acquisition efforts.

    Position Overview

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and equity-centered Recruiter to coordinate and execute recruitment activities for both staff and volunteer roles. This role plays a key part in ensuring the organization attracts diverse, mission-aligned talent while maintaining fair, inclusive, and efficient hiring processes.

    The Recruiter will collaborate closely with the Human Resources Manager, Director of Human Resources, and hiring managers to support sourcing, screening, candidate engagement, and onboarding coordination.

    This is a non-paid, volunteer position.

    Why This Is a Meaningful Opportunity

    Serving as a Volunteer Recruiter offers a unique opportunity to:

    • Contribute directly to building a strong, mission-aligned workforce.
    • Advance equitable and inclusive hiring practices within a nonprofit organization.
    • Gain hands-on experience in talent acquisition and HR operations.
    • Expand professional recruitment and sourcing expertise.
    • Collaborate with passionate leaders dedicated to community empowerment and social impact.
    • Enhance leadership visibility within a mission-driven nonprofit environment.

    This role is ideal for someone passionate about people, equity, and strengthening organizational capacity through thoughtful hiring practices.

    Key Responsibilities

    Talent Sourcing & Outreach

    • Source candidates for staff and volunteer roles using job boards, community networks, partnerships, and referrals.
    • Support outreach to diverse and mission-aligned talent pools.
    • Promote the organization’s mission, values, and opportunities to potential candidates.

    Recruitment Coordination & Screening

    • Review applications and conduct initial candidate screenings, as appropriate.
    • Coordinate interview scheduling and communication with candidates and hiring teams.
    • Support equitable and consistent screening processes in alignment with organizational guidelines.

    Candidate Experience & Communication

    • Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process.
    • Provide timely updates, communication, and follow-up.
    • Ensure a respectful, inclusive, and transparent candidate experience.

    Hiring Process Support

    • Partner with the Human Resources Manager to support background checks, references, and onboarding coordination.
    • Ensure recruitment documentation is complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
    • Support compliance with recruitment-related policies and procedures.

    Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

    • Collaborate with HR leadership and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and role requirements.
    • Track recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill and candidate pipeline status.
    • Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, outreach strategies, and candidate engagement.

    Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as organizational needs evolve.

    Volunteer Role Notice

    This is a non-paid, volunteer role. Individuals serving in this capacity are not employees of the organization and do not receive financial compensation or employment benefits. Time commitment expectations and responsibilities will be mutually agreed upon in writing.

    Qualifications

    Education

    Required:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, Social Sciences, or a closely related field.

    Preferred:

    • Training or coursework in recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources.

    Preferred Certifications:

    • SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential
    • Professional Recruiter Certification (PRC) or equivalent

    Experience & Skills

    • Experience supporting or coordinating recruitment, hiring, or talent acquisition activities.
    • Familiarity with sourcing techniques, candidate screening, and interview coordination.
    • Understanding of equitable and inclusive hiring practices, or willingness to learn.
    • Strong communication and organizational skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple candidates and roles simultaneously.
    • Experience working with nonprofit, volunteer-driven, or mission-focused organizations preferred.
    • Commitment to confidentiality and respectful handling of candidate information.
    • Ability to follow established hiring procedures and escalate concerns appropriately.

    How to Apply

    Interested candidates should submit:

      • A current resume or CV
      • A brief statement of interest outlining relevant nonprofit or governance experience

    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

    Join us in building a strong, equitable, and mission-driven team that advances community empowerment and social justice.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    Sacramento, CA, USA

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