Offer summary

Qualifications:

Some HR or recruiting experience, including students and career changers., Strong interpersonal and communication skills., Organized and proactive, especially in a remote setting., Familiarity with Google Workspace, Slack, and shared tracking tools..

Key responsibilities:

Support the marketing team by leading volunteer recruitment and screening candidates.

Participate in bi-weekly marketing meetings and collaborate with team leads.

Help finalize job descriptions, post roles, and coordinate onboarding.

Act as the HR point of contact for team engagement and support.

Job description

HR Associate – Marketing (Volunteer)

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

Help build a dynamic, creative marketing team that amplifies our mission.

We’re looking for an HR Associate to support our Marketing department by leading volunteer recruitment, screening candidates, and fostering a collaborative, creative environment. If you’re organized, people-savvy, and eager to work behind the scenes with a purpose-driven team, this is a great opportunity 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 the HR Associate for the Marketing team, you will:

Represent HR in bi-weekly marketing meetings (Fridays at 1:00 PM ET)
Collaborate with team leads to identify HR and staffing needs
Help finalize job descriptions and post approved roles
Review applications, screen candidates, and conduct interviews
Coordinate onboarding and volunteer integration (in partnership with central HR)
Maintain hiring trackers and follow up with department leads
Act as the HR point of contact for team engagement, support, and updates
Contribute to creating a collaborative, inclusive volunteer experience

What We’re Looking For

Some HR or recruiting experience (students and career changers welcome!)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Organized and proactive in a remote setting
Confident in coordinating interviews and speaking up in meetings
Familiarity with Google Workspace, Slack, and shared tracking tools
Interest in marketing and nonprofit missions a plus

What You’ll Gain

Exposure to a fast-moving, creative marketing environment
A chance to contribute to team growth, culture, and strategy
Collaboration with professionals in branding, outreach, and HR
A flexible, remote schedule (apart from required team meeting)

Commitment

We ask for a commitment of 5–7 hours per week and a minimum of 6 months. This includes regular team meetings, occasional follow-ups, and collaboration with our HR team.