Project Manager, Human Resources (Volunteer)

* Fraud and Phishing Warning * If you are reading this away from the WeVote site, please apply directly via our volunteering portal/ATS at https://wevote.applytojob.com/apply. Do not apply via any other job portals, aggregators, or sites, as your information may not be secure, or the role may no longer be accepting applications. Thank you!⚠️ This is a 100% unpaid volunteer position.There is no salary, stipend, benefits, or promise of future paid employment.About WeVoteWeVote is a nonpartisan, volunteer-powered nonprofit civic‑tech organization dedicated to helping voters make informed decisions and participate in democracy more easily. As a Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee and fully remote organization, WeVote brings together a nationwide team of over 200 passionate part‑time volunteers who build open‑source, mobile‑first tools used by millions of voters.Founded as a grassroots, mission‑first effort, WeVote demonstrates how a distributed community of committed volunteers can create real impact. We recognize that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient, so our goal is to deliver a positive, streamlined voting experience that helps people decide how to vote with confidence. Learn more at WeVote.US or @WeVote on X.About This Volunteer RoleWe are seeking a Volunteer Project Manager for our Human Resources team to help keep projects organized, timelines visible, and communication flowing—without the pressure or expectations of a paid corporate role.This role is especially well‑suited for individuals who are interested in HR, exploring HR as a career path, or who already have some HR or people‑operations experience and want to deepen their skills in a supportive, mission‑driven environment.This role is intentionally scoped for sustainability, making it ideal for:Early‑to‑mid career professionalsCareer switchers building PM or HR experienceHR professionals looking to add project management skillsExperienced professionals volunteering a few hours per weekRetired or semi‑retired professionals who enjoy mentoring and structureTime commitment: ~3–5 hours per week Expected term: 3–9 months (flexible and extendable)What You’ll Do (Realistic & Shared Ownership)You will support, not single-handedly own, HR projects. Responsibilities include:Facilitate one weekly check‑in for the HR team (agenda provided)Help track a small number of active HR projects and prioritiesLearn our onboarding workflows and help document or improve themSupport communication between HR and partner teams (Recruiting, Internships, Marketing)Gently follow up with volunteers on timelines and blockersHelp keep task boards, notes, or simple trackers up to dateShare brief project updates during meetings or via emailYou are not expected to manage performance, enforce deadlines, or act as a people manager.What We’re Looking For (Must-Haves)Able to volunteer 3–5 hours per weekComfortable organizing tasks, notes, or timelinesClear and kind communicator in a remote environmentInterest in HR, nonprofit work, and strengthening American democracyWillingness to work with and support other volunteersLocated in the U.S. with at least 1 hour/week overlapping with U.S. PTNice to Have (Not Required)Exposure to project coordination, HR, or recruitingFamiliarity with Agile, OKRs, or task-tracking toolsInterest in mentoring or supporting newer volunteersIf you have more than 5 hours per week, there may be additional ways to contribute, but this role is intentionally scoped to avoid burnout.What You’ll GainHands-on project management experience in a national nonprofitResume-worthy work you can confidently speak aboutExperience collaborating with a fully remote, mission-driven teamExposure to nonprofit operations, HR, and recruiting workflowsReferences and networking with professionals across the U.S.Originally posted on Himalayas