Specialist, Volunteer Recruitment

Job Title: Specialist, Volunteer Recruitment

Team: Volunteer Team (External Affairs)

Location: Remote from one of our current Braven operating states: GA,  IL, NY,  and NJ.

Employment Type: Part-time, fixed term until June, 2027

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Start Date: August 2026

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.  

Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report. 

About the Role

In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a part-time Specialist, Volunteer Recruitment to support the execution of our volunteer recruitment strategy, helping bring in the thousands of Leadership Coaches, Professional Mentors, and Mock Interview Volunteers who make Braven’s program possible each year.

As a member of the Volunteer Team, you will work closely with the Associate Director, Volunteer Recruitment, to execute outreach tactics, build relationships with prospective volunteers, facilitate info sessions, and support the pipeline of candidates moving toward applying to our programs. This is a hands-on, relationship-facing role that sits at the front of the volunteer funnel, ideal for someone who is energized by connecting with people, finds creative ways to spread the word about a mission they believe in, and takes pride in organized, consistent follow-through.

Hours vary between 10 and 20 per week depending on the recruitment cycle, with lighter weeks during off-peak periods. This role is part-time and ends in June 2027. The Specialist will report to the Assoc. Director, Volunteer Recruitment.

What You’ll Do

Outreach & Lead Generation (50%)

• Research and post volunteer opportunities on listservs, professional networking groups, community boards, and other relevant channels to build awareness and drive applications 
• Connect with Braven staff members who want to spread the word about volunteer opportunities, helping them craft targeted, personalized messages to their own networks and supporting their follow-up
• Support the launch and ongoing management of Braven’s volunteer champions program, interviewing committed volunteers who can serve as advocates and help recruit others to join our programs
• Assist with LinkedIn Ads setup, supporting the Associate Director, Volunteer Recruitment, and the Associate Director, Volunteer Communications, in managing campaigns during active recruitment windows

Info Sessions & Events (25%)

• Manage the logistics and coordination of Braven’s volunteer info sessions, including scheduling, calendar management, facilitation, and post-session follow-up 
• Support in-person volunteer recruitment events alongside regional staff and Employer Partnerships Directors as needed, including attending events, putting together materials, and supporting follow-up 
• Conduct tailored follow-up with info session attendees and other prospective volunteers in the pipeline via email, text messages, and phone calls to move them toward completing an application 

Recruitment Communications Support (25%)

• Draft and tailor recruitment communications, including info session decks, outreach templates, reminder emails, and flyers, in support of active recruitment campaigns
• Communicate with volunteers to move them through the pipeline, helping address questions and re-engage candidates who have stalled
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• At least 2 years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, volunteer coordination, community outreach, marketing, or a related field
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write warmly, clearly, and in a way that moves people to action
• Highly organized with strong follow-through; comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines across a fast-moving recruitment cycle
• Relationship-oriented and energized by connecting with people, including building rapport and representing an organization they believe in
• Experience and comfort with digital tools, including Google Workspace, email marketing platforms, and social media; experience with Salesforce, Campaign Monitor, or LinkedIn Ads is a plus
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment about when to escalate or ask for guidance
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion
• Exemplification of Braven’s core values
• Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Work Demands

• Work remotely from one of our current Braven operating states: GA, IL, DE, NY, NJ
• Hours vary between 10–20 per week depending on the recruitment cycle
• Some evenings may be required to support info sessions or recruitment events

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

• Phone screen with Talent Team member
• Performance Task & Interview with Hiring Manager
• Reference Checks

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Braven offers competitive hourly rates based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and we take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate compensation offers; instead, each offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking.

The hourly rate for this role is set forth $25 per hour. As a part-time, non-exempt position, hours will vary week to week in line with recruitment cycle demands.

Location

This is a remote position, and the person must live in one of our current Braven operating states: GA,  IL, NY, NJ. There is an opportunity to work from our office if preferred. 

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.