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Cause Capacity - Part-Time Recruiting Specialist (Fractional / Contract)

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Part time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Communication With Candidates
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Communication With Candidates
  • Microsoft Office
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Proactivity
  • Decisiveness
  • Detail Oriented
  • Reliability
  • Relationship Building

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 5+ years of recruiting experience
  • Experience supporting small teams, startups, or nonprofits
  • Experience working in a remote, fast-moving, client-facing environment
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems (e.g., Zoho Recruit), and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com)

Requirements:

  • Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts from role kickoff through offer
  • Partner with hiring managers to develop or refine position descriptions
  • Proactively source and engage candidates, especially for hard-to-fill roles
  • Design and coordinate interview processes, including developing interview guides and scheduling interviews

Job description

This is a remote position.

Part-Time Recruiting Specialist (Fractional / Contract)

Employment Type: Part-Time (As-Needed), Independent Contractor
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Hours: Project-based, 30-40 hours per project
Compensation: $50 to $65 per hour, commensurate with experience


About Cause Capacity

Cause Capacity partners with nonprofits and small businesses to strengthen their people, systems, and operations. We step in as embedded partners—helping organizations run more effectively so they can focus on their mission and growth.

Our clients are often in moments of transition or expansion. They don’t just need extra hands—they need thoughtful, reliable partners who can bring structure, clarity, and follow-through. Learn more at www.cause-capacity.com or check us out on LinkedIn.


About the Role

We’re building a bench of client-focused recruiters who can partner seamlessly with our clients to deliver flexible, high-quality recruiting support.

You’ll be trusted to own the hiring process with minimal oversight. Recruiting projects will vary based on the client and will be assigned on as needed basis.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in recruiting and making an impact in non-profits and small businesses.


Who You Are

You’re the person others rely on to find the right talent and make the hiring process run smoothly. You exhibit a client-focused mindset, stay on top of details, and take initiative to keep things moving forward.

You might describe yourself as:

Proactive - You spot bottlenecks in the hiring process and propose solutions before there are issues.

Highly organized - You manage pipelines, track candidates, and keep hiring processes on schedule.
Relationship-driven - You build strong connections with candidates and hiring managers.
Adaptable - You can shift easily between roles, clients, and priorities.

Reliable - You follow through, communicate clearly, and represent clients with professionalism at every touchpoint.

You’re motivated by the opportunity to partner with mission-driven organizations and growing companies—and take pride in connecting them with the people who will help them succeed.


What You’ll Do

You’ll serve as a trusted recruiting partner to our clients, helping them hire the right talent while keeping the process organized and efficient. Responsibilities may include:

  • Leading full-cycle recruiting efforts, from role kickoff through offer

  • Partnering with hiring managers to develop or refine position descriptions 

  • Conducting compensation analyses and making recommendations

  • Managing job postings and maintaining accurate data in the applicant tracking system

  • Proactively sourcing and engaging candidates, especially for hard-to-fill roles

  • Reviewing applications and conducting initial phone screens to assess qualifications and fit

  • Designing and coordinating interview processes, including developing interview guides and scheduling interviews

  • Communicating consistently with candidates and hiring managers to ensure a positive experience

  • Supporting offers, including compensation negotiations

  • Facilitating background checks and reference checks


What You Bring

Experience

  • 5+ years of recruiting experience

  • Experience supporting small teams, startups, or nonprofits preferred

  • Comfortable working in a remote, fast-moving, and client-facing environment

Core Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • High attention to detail and excellent follow-through

  • Strong organizational and project management skills

  • Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential information

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office

  • Proficiency in application tracking systems (ex: Zoho Recruit)

  • Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com)


How This Role Works
  • This is a 1099 contractor role, not a full-time position

  • Work is assigned on an as-needed, project-based basis

  • Hours will vary month-to-month depending on client demand

  • You’ll work both independently and as part of the Cause Capacity team


Why Join Cause Capacity
  • Flexible, remote work

  • Exposure to a variety of mission-driven organizations and businesses

  • Opportunity to do meaningful work that drives real impact for our clients


How to Apply

We’d love to learn more about you!  To join our network, complete the application found at https://zurl.to/5jEB?source=CareerSite.  Please complete the pre-screening questions and submit your resume, along with a cover letter sharing your interest in this opportunity. Be sure to include all requested materials, as incomplete applications will not be considered.  

Our clients may not current needs for recruiting support, and we will review applications when we need to add capacity.


Cause Capacity is an equal opportunity employer.






Salary: $50 to $65 per hour, commensurate with experience

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