HR Coordinator

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HR Coordinator

Note: This is a remote, part-time volunteer position.

Help build and support the internal structure that powers a purpose-driven newsroom.

We’re looking for an HR Coordinator to join our Human Resources team and help manage the day-to-day operations that support our volunteer workforce. If you’re highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes, this is the role for you.

Who We Are

WhoWhatWhy is a nonprofit investigative news organization producing deep-dive journalism on the most pressing issues of our time. We’re powered by skilled volunteers and a small core staff - from students to seasoned pros - who believe in ethical, independent journalism free from corporate or political influence.

About the Role

As an HR Coordinator, you’ll help keep our recruitment and HR processes running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll work closely with HR leadership and other team members to:

• Manage the HR inbox and respond to general inquiries

• Coordinate and support the volunteer onboarding and offboarding process

• Schedule HR meetings, take notes, and manage related documentation

• Maintain and update recruitment trackers and job listings

• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to support job description posting and candidate experience

• Keep HR guides and onboarding/offboarding documentation current

• Provide administrative support for ongoing HR projects and initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in HR administration, coordination, or recruiting (3+ years preferred)

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Attention to detail and a proactive mindset

• Comfort working with cloud-based tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack, project management systems)

• Passion for nonprofit work and a people-first culture

What You’ll Gain

• Experience running HR operations in a fully remote nonprofit newsroom

• Collaboration with dedicated professionals in HR and leadership

• A behind-the-scenes role that directly impacts volunteer success and retention

• Flexible, remote schedule (apart from pre-scheduled team meetings)

Commitment

We ask for a commitment of 5-7 hours per week and a minimum of 6 months. This includes weekly responsibilities, HR meetings, and collaboration with the broader team.

How to Apply

Please send:

• Your resume

• A thoughtful cover letter telling us why this role speaks to you

To confirm that you’ve read this description, include the phrase "Committed to the Mission" and the result of 12 ÷ 3 somewhere in your letter.

If there’s no place to attach a cover letter, email it to hr@whowhatwhy.org. Check your spam folder for responses - they sometimes land there.

Reminder

We do not consider generic or AI-generated applications. Your submission should reflect your voice and alignment with our mission.

Join Us

This is your chance to support a purpose-driven newsroom by helping build the HR systems that keep our volunteer team thriving.