HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

The Human Resources Director will build and support our volunteer team from recruitment through retention. You will create systems for onboarding new volunteers, coordinate scheduling across departments, foster a positive and inclusive campaign culture, and ensure every team member feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work.

This is a volunteer position for someone who genuinely cares about people and understands that a campaign is only as strong as its team. You will be the glue that holds our volunteer operation together, making sure everyone has what they need to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the volunteer recruitment pipeline, working with the Field Director and Digital Director to attract new team members
• Create and implement a comprehensive onboarding process for all new volunteers
• Maintain volunteer records, track hours, and manage scheduling across departments
• Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteer questions, concerns, and feedback
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive campaign culture
• Coordinate volunteer appreciation efforts and recognition programs
• Mediate conflicts and address interpersonal issues as they arise
• Work with department leads to match volunteers with roles that fit their skills and interests
• Conduct exit interviews and gather feedback to improve the volunteer experience
• Ensure compliance with volunteer safety and anti-harassment policies

Qualifications

• Experience in human resources, volunteer management, or people operations
• Strong interpersonal skills and genuine enjoyment of working with diverse groups of people
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Familiarity with volunteer management tools or willingness to learn
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment for volunteers of all backgrounds
• Deep commitment to progressive values and grassroots organizing

Time Commitment

This is a moderate volunteer commitment. We are looking for someone who can dedicate 8 to 12 hours per week to the campaign, with some flexibility around scheduling. As volunteer numbers grow closer to the primary, the time commitment may increase.