HR Recruitment & Volunteer Engagement Specialist (Volunteer)
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HR Recruitment & Volunteer Engagement Specialist (Volunteer) Organization Mentor A Promise (MAP) Location Remote (with potential NYC-based collaboration) Type Volunteer About Mentor A Promise Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a youth-centered nonprofit dedicated to supporting students ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability in New York City. Through mentorship, social-emotional learning, academic enrichment, and creative expression, we create safe, consistent, and empowering spaces for young people to grow, thrive, and succeed. We believe every child deserves a promise kept — and we work every day to make that promise real. Role Overview We are seeking a Volunteer HR Recruitment & Volunteer Engagement Specialist to lead MAP’s efforts in attracting, onboarding, and retaining dedicated volunteers. This role will focus on recruitment outreach, candidate screening, and volunteer recognition while ensuring all HR processes are aligned with MAP’s mission and culture. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, a passion for people-centered work, and experience supporting volunteer-driven organizations. Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract diverse volunteers
- Post and manage job descriptions across platforms (Idealist, LinkedIn, and similar outlets)
- Screen applications, coordinate interviews, and support selection processes
- Collaborate with HR leadership to refine onboarding, training, and orientation programs
- Build relationships with colleges, universities, and community organizations to expand outreach
- Track volunteer engagement, hours, and retention data
- Coordinate recognition initiatives and events to celebrate volunteer contributions
- Provide support and serve as a point of contact for volunteers throughout their service
- Experience in HR, recruitment, volunteer management, or nonprofit administration
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to engage and build relationships with diverse groups of people
- Familiarity with recruitment tools and volunteer platforms
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Gmail)
- Commitment to MAP’s mission and values
- Experience managing or supporting volunteer programs in nonprofits
- Knowledge of HR compliance and onboarding best practices
- Familiarity with CRM or volunteer management systems
- Event coordination or volunteer recognition experience
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience leading volunteer recruitment and engagement for a growing nonprofit
- Opportunities to strengthen HR, outreach, and people management skills
- Collaboration with a mission-driven and passionate leadership team
- Direct contribution to sustaining the volunteer base that powers MAP’s work
- Letters of recommendation and professional references for future opportunities
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist. For any additional questions or concerns, please email us directly at [email protected] Help us build and sustain a strong volunteer community that keeps MAP’s promise of mentorship, education, and hope alive for NYC youth. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, our volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals who are based in the United States. This limitation is due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements associated with our work. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.Recommended Jobs
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