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About BravenBraven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.About the RoleIn order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a part-time Volunteer Selection Specialist to review applications, conduct interviews with candidates for volunteer roles, and recommend whether to accept them as volunteers. Volunteer Selection Specialists will play a critical role in ensuring our volunteers have the skills and experience to successfully facilitate, mentor, coach, support, and build community with Fellows.This role is on the External Affairs team and reports directly to the Associate Director of Volunteer Selection & Placement.Hours vary between 15 and 28 hours per week depending on the recruitment cycle, with lighter weeks during off-peak periods. This role is part-time and ends in June 2027, with options for extension subject to mutual agreement.What You’ll DoVolunteer Selection - 80%Develop a strong understanding of Braven’s Leadership Coach and Professional Mentor programs, including requirements, rubrics, and volunteer profiles, to assess and select high-quality volunteers.Conduct and assess Leadership Coach volunteer interviews using Braven’s Interview Guide, including both live Zoom interviews and asynchronous review of recorded video submissions.Review Professional Mentor volunteer applications using Braven’s rubric and resources.Make selection recommendations (accept, reject, waitlist, etc) for Leadership Coaches and Professional Mentors, grounded in evidence and aligned with established rubrics.Update Salesforce records and ensure data accuracy.Administration Duties - 20%Respond to selection recommendation-related inquiries from staff.Assist Volunteer Coordinators with volunteer selection audit resolution as needed.Other duties as assigned.Minimum RequirementsAt least 2 years of experience with hiring, interviewing, and/or recruitingPreferred QualificationsStrong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skillsExceptional judgment, with the ability to make detailed, rubric-based selection recommendationsExperience with legal and professional interview note-taking; handles confidential, sensitive information with absolute discretionHighly organized with strong follow-through; comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines across a fast-moving recruitment cycleFamiliarity of and comfort with CalendlyFamiliarity of and comfort with Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Slides)Familiarity of and comfort with SalesforceFamiliarity of and comfort with Zoom virtual meetingsAbility to work independently and exercise good judgment about when to escalate or ask for guidanceDemonstrated commitment to equity and inclusionExemplification of Braven’s core valuesExperience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow populationPlease know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.Work DemandsWork remotely from one of our current Braven operating states: GA, IL, NY, & NJAvailable during peak interview hours, including some evenings and weekend work:Weekdays, 11am - 5pm ETWeeknight events, 5-8pm ETOccasional Saturday morningsAccess to a computer and WifiAdditional RequirementsAuthorized to work in the U.S.Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorshipApplication & Interview ProcessWhile the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:Phone screen with Talent Team memberPerformance Task & Interview with Hiring ManagerReference ChecksCompensation and BenefitsBraven offers competitive hourly rates based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and we take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate compensation offers; instead, each offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking.The hourly rate for this role is set forth $25 per hour. As a part-time, non-exempt position, hours will vary week to week in line with recruitment cycle demands.LocationThis is a remote position, and the person must live in one of our current Braven operating states: GA, IL, NY, & NJ. There is an opportunity to work from our office if preferred.Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex
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