Job Description

HR Associate Donor Development (Volunteer)

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

Important: Candidates must be available to attend bi-weekly Donor Development team meetings on Tuesdays at 12:00 PM ET.

Help build and support a mission-aligned team that drives donor engagement.

We're seeking an HR Associate to support the Donor Development team by owning and executing core HR tasks from job postings and candidate screening to interviews and onboarding while collaborating with the central HR team for alignment. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take a more active, end-to-end role in people operations within a mission-driven environment.

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 Associate dedicated to the Donor Development department, you will:

• Represent HR in bi-weekly donor development meetings (Tuesdays at 12:00 PM ET)
• Collaborate with department leads to identify staffing needs and role requirements
• Contribute to job description development and finalize approved versions for posting
• Post roles, monitor applications, and screen candidates based on departmental needs
• Conduct interviews and assist in selection and hiring recommendations
• Coordinate onboarding for new team members in collaboration with central HR
• Maintain candidate tracking and internal documentation related to open roles
• Help foster a values-aligned team culture by supporting communication and engagement efforts

What We're Looking For

• Some experience in HR, recruiting, or team support (students and early-career professionals welcome!)
• Confidence and professionalism in interviewing and screening candidates
• Organized, responsive, and reliable in a remote setting
• Comfortable making decisions and moving processes forward with autonomy
• Interest in the donor engagement and nonprofit fundraising space
• Strong communicator and collaborator

What You'll Gain

• Ownership over recruitment and hiring processes for a high-impact team
• Collaboration with professionals across HR, fundraising, and leadership
• A flexible, remote schedule (apart from required department meetings)

Commitment

We ask for a commitment of 57 hours per week and a minimum of 6 months. This includes regular team meetings, occasional follow-ups, and collaboration with our HR team.

How to Apply

Please send:

• Your resume
• A thoughtful cover letter telling us why this role speaks to you

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, email it to hr@whowhatwhy.org. Check your spam folder for responses they sometimes land there.

Reminder

We do not consider generic or AI-generated applications. Your submission should reflect your voice and alignment with our mission.

Join Us

This is your chance to contribute meaningfully to a purpose-driven newsroom by helping shape the team behind our donor engagement strategy.

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