Senior Search Consultant

About US

Charity Search Group is an executive search and talent recruitment firm exclusively dedicated to the nonprofit sector. We find top talent for nonprofits to help them advance their mission. Based out of Maryland, we serve clients across the country, with a strong emphasis on the Northeast and California. We are exceptionally proud to work with clients who work to advance important causes such as: women’s issues, education, mental health and immigrant and refugees support. In 2025, CSG was named one of America's best recruiters by Hunt-Scanlon Media.

The Role

The Search Consultant (SC) is the main point of outreach on behalf of CSG clients. The SC works closely with project coordinators and the CEO to develop a pipeline of qualified candidates to meet the needs of our nonprofit clients. The SC has an eye for talent and conducts thorough interviews to ensure a competitive pool of qualified applicants. The SC is a skilled mediator and communicates skillfully with clients and candidates to find the best fit for both clients and candidates. If you love meeting new people and enjoy LinkedIn, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Build long-term relationships with candidates
• Recognize and strive to meet client's hiring needs
• Create and implement recruiting strategies
• Search for potential candidates using hiring databases and social media
• Assess applications and resumes
• Screen applicants before the interviewing process
• Match applicants to job positions
• Coach candidates through the hiring process
• Negotiate salaries and benefits
• Prepare candidate profiles and documents to support the recruitment process
• Solicit business on behalf of CSG and support business-development activities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of nonprofit experience, with emphasis on fundraising or executive leadership.
• Superior interpersonal skills and relationship management experience.
• Experience in hiring and mentoring staff is an asset.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Tech savvy and familiar with social media platforms such as LinkedIn.
• Motivated self-starter who can think critically and solve challenges creatively.
• Able to work with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is a fully remote role, but candidates must be based in the United States. This is a project- based, independent contractor position. Compensation varies based on the number of projects completed. The full-time salary equivalent for this role is $60,000-$80,000 annually. For more information, please contact Kelly MacKenzie (kelly@charitysearchgroup.com).