Project Manager, Talent Acquisition/Recruiting Team

As the Project Manager for Talent Acquisition/Recruiting at WeVote, your primary responsibilities will involve coordinating team processes, running bi-monthly meetings, and engaging directly with potential volunteers during our webinars. You'll also track hiring statistics and assist the team with various recruiting initiatives, ensuring that we attract passionate individuals to contribute to our mission.

To be considered for the Project Manager role within WeVote's Talent Acquisition/Recruiting team, you should have at least 1+ years of recruiting experience or be a recent college graduate with a strong interest in the field. Additionally, exceptional verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to American democracy are crucial.

The Project Manager role at WeVote is a volunteer position requiring a commitment of 5-10 hours per week. This includes attending team meetings twice a month and participating in webinars about once or twice a month.

Yes! The Project Manager position at WeVote is designed to be a remote role. You can contribute to our mission from the comfort of your own home, provided you are located in the United States.

Essential skills for the Project Manager position at WeVote include effective communication, organizational abilities, teamwork, and a passion for politics. Being able to coordinate projects effectively while motivating and engaging team members is vital for success in this role.

When discussing your experience, highlight specific roles where you handled recruitment processes, emphasizing successful hires or initiatives you've led. Be sure to showcase your understanding of the recruitment lifecycle, as well as any metrics or achievements that demonstrate your effectiveness in previous positions.

Share your method for prioritization, whether it's using a task management tool, setting deadlines, or communicating with team members. Explain how you've balanced competing priorities in the past and maintained productivity under tight timelines.

Express your alignment with WeVote's mission and values while mentioning your passion for democracy and technology. Discuss how this role aligns with your personal and professional goals, and emphasize your desire to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Provide a specific example where you encountered stakeholders with different interests. Detail your approach to listening, compromise, and collaboration to meet project goals, showcasing your problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills in action.

Discuss your approach to talent attraction, mentioning any tools, strategies, or approaches you've successfully utilized. This could include social media, networking events, referral programs, or targeted outreach. Share specific examples of how these methods led to successful recruitment outcomes.

Explain the importance of metrics in recruitment, such as time-to-fill, source of hire, or candidate quality. Share any personal experiences where you tracked and analyzed data to improve future recruitment strategies and results.

Share your experience working with remotely distributed teams. Discuss tools you’ve used for communication, task management, and coordination, emphasizing adaptability and any successful outcomes resulting from your collaboration.

Mention resources such as industry publications, webinars, and networking with professionals in the field. Discuss how you implement new ideas or trends into your strategies, leading to improved recruiting outcomes.

Share specific tactics you employ to keep candidates informed and engaged, such as regular updates, personalized communication, and ensuring a welcoming candidate experience. Provide examples where your engagement strategies led to successful hires.

Explain your process for efficiency during busy times, such as utilizing technology for screening, creating assessment criteria, or delegating tasks to team members. Share how you maintain quality and personal touch even when managing a large volume of applicants.