Outbound Recruiter (Volunteer)

Outbound Recruiter (Volunteer)

Note: This is a remote, part-time volunteer position. Please do not apply if you are only seeking paid employment.

Bring your creativity and hustle to help us find untapped, mission-aligned talent.
 

We’re seeking an Outbound Recruiter who’s energized by the challenge of actively sourcing volunteers — not just reviewing applications. If you love outreach, research, and engaging with people where they are (not just where they apply), this role offers the chance to make a big impact on our growing, fully remote team.

Who We Are

WhoWhatWhy is a nonprofit investigative news organization producing deep-dive journalism on the most pressing issues of our time. We’re powered by skilled volunteers and a small core staff — from students to seasoned pros — who believe in ethical, independent journalism free from corporate or political influence.

About the Role

As an Outbound Recruiter, you’ll:

• Research and identify external sources of talent (e.g., LinkedIn, university boards, online forums, affinity groups, job boards, etc.)
• Reach out directly to potential candidates with personalized messaging and info about our open roles
• Support role-specific sourcing for departments like Editorial, Marketing, Operations, and Donor Development
• Share WhoWhatWhy’s mission and opportunities in external communities and networks
• Maintain basic records of outreach and candidate leads for team follow-up
• Collaborate with Inbound Recruiters and the broader HR team to align efforts and priorities

What We’re Looking For

• Interest or experience in recruitment, sourcing, or talent outreach
• Comfortable using LinkedIn and other platforms to find and message potential candidates
• Excellent written communication, especially for outreach messaging
• Curiosity, persistence, and a relationship-building mindset
• Highly self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Passionate about social impact, nonprofit work, or independent journalism

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience with creative recruiting and sourcing
• Mentorship and exposure to how full-cycle talent acquisition works
• Opportunities to collaborate across multiple departments
• A flexible, remote schedule and meaningful volunteer experience

Commitment

We ask for a commitment of 5–7 hours per week and a minimum of 6 months. This includes outreach time, team syncs, and follow-up communications.

How to Apply

Please send:

• Your resume
• A short, customized cover letter explaining what draws you to this role

To confirm that you’ve read this description, include the phrase “Committed to the Mission” and the result of 12 ÷ 3 somewhere in your letter.

If there’s no place to attach a cover letter, please email it to [email protected]. Check your spam folder for responses — they sometimes land there.

Reminder

We value authenticity. Please make sure your application reflects your own voice and intent — we’re looking for connection, not just credentials.

Join Us

Help us find the people who make the mission happen — one outreach message, connection, and candidate at a time.