Talent Acquisition Specialist (Remote/Unpaid Volunteer)

Play a key role in full-cycle recruitment—sourcing and placing mission-aligned volunteers across EF departments. Your work will directly support EF Connect’s mission by ensuring our teams are equipped with the right talent and training. Join Empowered Futures as a Talent Acquisition Specialist and help shape the future for emerging adults as they transition into adulthood. We are a forward-thinking nonprofit committed to building confident, emotionally intelligent, and resourceful young adults through self-empowerment, mentorship, and community support.

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment, including intake, sourcing, screening, interviews, selection, orientation, and handoffFacilitate intake meetings, kickoffs, and calibration sessions with hiring managersDraft and update job descriptions and candidate profiles based on role insightsUse structured tools (e.g., scorecards, interview guides) to support consistent, equitable evaluationCoordinate interviews, candidate communication, and offer/welcome emailsPartner with the Onboarding Specialist to ensure smooth candidate transitionsLead post-interview debriefs and recommend process improvementsMaintain ATS records and suggest workflow enhancementsShare regular updates with the Talent Acquisition Lead and join team syncsAttend mandatory team meetings Wednesday’s at 6:00 PM MSTActively pursue learning opportunities to strengthen recruitment expertise

Qualifications

1–2 years of experience in recruitment, HR, or volunteer coordinationEducation in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources is an assetFamiliarity with ATS tools (e.g., Dover, JazzHR, Notion, Airtable, or other platforms) and AI tools to augment tasks (e.g., Google Assistant or GPT4all)Open to learning and adopting new technologies to support scalable hiringPassion for youth development and purpose-driven volunteerismComfortable working independently in a remote team environmentProficiency in Google WorkspaceStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyStrong interpersonal and coordination skills

Benefits

Empowering emerging adults with their growth and developmentInnovating the movement towards mental wellnessCollaboration with multidisciplinary senior board membersGrowing your professional networkRoom for advancement and growth within the organizationJoin our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults while shaping a brighter future for mental health and well-being. Together, we can inspire hope and create lasting change. Apply now!

This is a part-time and unpaid volunteer position (7-10 hours a week). Attendance is mandatory on Wednesday’s at 6:00 PM MST. NOTE: Please be sure to check your inbox, including spam and junk folder, for any correspondence regarding your application status. Emails may occasionally be filtered by mistake.