Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in HR administration, coordination, or recruiting (3+ years preferred), Strong organizational and time management skills, Excellent written and verbal communication, Comfort working with cloud-based tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack).

Key responsabilities:

Manage the HR inbox and respond to general inquiries

Coordinate and support the volunteer onboarding and offboarding process

Schedule HR meetings, take notes, and manage related documentation

Maintain and update recruitment trackers and job listings.

Job description

HR Coordinator (Volunteer)

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

Help build and support the internal structure that powers a purpose-driven newsroom.

We’re looking for an HR Coordinator to join our Human Resources team and help manage the day-to-day operations that support our volunteer workforce. If you’re highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes, this is the role for you.

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 HR Coordinator, you’ll help keep our recruitment and HR processes running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll work closely with HR leadership and other team members to:

Manage the HR inbox and respond to general inquiries
Coordinate and support the volunteer onboarding and offboarding process
Schedule HR meetings, take notes, and manage related documentation
Maintain and update recruitment trackers and job listings
Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to support job description posting and candidate experience
Keep HR guides and onboarding/offboarding documentation current
Provide administrative support for ongoing HR projects and initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Experience in HR administration, coordination, or recruiting (3+ years preferred)
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Attention to detail and a proactive mindset
Comfort working with cloud-based tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack, project management systems)
Passion for nonprofit work and a people-first culture

What You’ll Gain

Experience running HR operations in a fully remote nonprofit newsroom
Collaboration with dedicated professionals in HR and leadership
A behind-the-scenes role that directly impacts volunteer success and retention
Flexible, remote schedule (apart from pre-scheduled team meetings)

Commitment

We ask for a commitment of 5–10 hours per week and a minimum of 6 months. This includes weekly responsibilities, HR meetings, and collaboration with the broader team.