Recruiter – Nonprofit & Community Organizations

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Recruiter – Nonprofit & Community Organizations based in United States.

This role focuses on connecting mission-driven organizations with exceptional talent across the nonprofit and community sector. You will partner closely with executive leaders, board members, and senior stakeholders to understand hiring needs and deliver high-impact recruitment solutions. The work is highly relational and advisory in nature, requiring strong judgment, empathy, and a deep understanding of values-based hiring. You will manage full-cycle recruiting across a variety of roles, from executive leadership to program, development, and operations positions. Operating in a fully remote and flexible environment, you will play a key role in strengthening organizations that serve communities across North America. This is an opportunity to combine strategic recruiting expertise with meaningful, purpose-driven impact.

• Lead full-cycle recruitment processes for nonprofit and community-based organizations, from sourcing to offer stage
• Partner with executive directors, CEOs, and boards to define hiring needs and advise on talent strategy
• Source and engage candidates through nonprofit networks, referrals, and relationship-based outreach
• Build and maintain strong long-term pipelines of mission-aligned candidates
• Recruit across leadership, development, finance, HR, operations, education, and community engagement roles
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying and supporting new client opportunities
• Represent a values-driven, high-touch recruiting approach in all client and candidate interactions

Requirements:

• 5+ years of recruiting experience, ideally within nonprofit, community-based, or mission-driven organizations
• Strong understanding of nonprofit structures, board governance, and stakeholder dynamics
• Proven ability to build trusted, long-term relationships with clients and candidates
• Excellent communication skills with high emotional intelligence and consultative approach
• Ability to manage multiple searches independently in a remote, fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in a commission-based structure
• Existing nonprofit or community networks, especially in the Northeast, are a strong plus

Benefits:

• 100% commission-based structure with uncapped earning potential
• Compensation tied directly to placements, client growth, and repeat business
• Fully remote and flexible work environment (U.S.-based)
• High autonomy with focus on outcomes rather than hours worked
• Opportunity to work with mission-driven organizations creating community impact
• Collaborative and values-oriented leadership culture
• Opportunity to help grow a specialized nonprofit recruiting practice