Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WeVote is a 100% volunteer-powered, nonpartisan nonprofit that uses technology to help voters make informed decisions. The Recruiting Intern will learn recruiting and talent operations by screening applications, conducting interviews, supporting volunteer opportunity creation, and helping improve the candidate experience.
Responsibilities
- "Fly on the wall" sessions observing experienced recruiters
- Learning our ATS (Applicant Tracking System) and tools
- Understanding WeVote's mission and volunteer roles
- Screening applications and resumes (with coaching)
- Conducting video interviews with potential volunteers
- Partnering with our team to create new volunteer opportunities
- Helping candidates understand how they can contribute
- Suggesting improvements to make our process more welcoming
- Using professional recruiting software and video conferencing
- Learning to assess candidates with different backgrounds fairly
- Understanding how mission-driven organizations attract talent
- Practicing written and verbal communication in professional settings
Skills
- **Students** (high school or college) interested in:
- * HR and recruiting as potential career paths
- * Nonprofit work and volunteer organizing
- * Learning how technology can strengthen democracy
- * Have done any volunteering (school, community, religious organizations)
- * Grew up in a family or community that valued giving back
- * Are curious about what makes people want to contribute their time
- * Want hands-on experience in a professional environment
- * Can commit 5-6 hours weekly with Wednesday 4 PM PT availability
- * Are located in the US and are comfortable working remotely
Benefits
- 5-6 hours per week scheduled flexibly around class schedules
- Flexible scheduling around your classes, work, and other commitments
- Remote work for candidates located in the US
- Weekly 30-minute mentoring sessions with the Chief Talent Officer
- Extensive training, coaching, documentation, and ongoing support
- Weekly one-on-one sessions with experienced recruiting professionals
- Strong letter of recommendation from the Chief Talent Officer for successful interns
- Reference for future job or graduate school applications
- Network connections in nonprofit, civic tech, and recruiting communities
- Possible academic credit, working with the intern's school
- Support for participation if assistance is needed to participate fully
- Open discussion of needed accommodations for technology, time, or work style
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