HR Associate - Marketing Department

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HR Associate - Marketing Department

Help build a dynamic, creative marketing team that amplifies our mission.

We’re looking for an HR Associate to support our Marketing department by leading volunteer recruitment, screening candidates, and fostering a collaborative, creative environment. If you’re organized, people-savvy, and eager to work behind the scenes with a purpose-driven team, this is a great opportunity 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 the HR Associate for the Marketing team, you will:

• Represent HR in bi-weekly marketing meetings (Fridays at 1:00 PM ET)
• Collaborate with team leads to identify HR and staffing needs
• Help finalize job descriptions and post approved roles
• Review applications, screen candidates, and conduct interviews
• Coordinate onboarding and volunteer integration (in partnership with central HR)
• Maintain hiring trackers and follow up with department leads
• Act as the HR point of contact for team engagement, support, and updates
• Contribute to creating a collaborative, inclusive volunteer experience

What We’re Looking For

• Some HR or recruiting experience (students and career changers welcome!)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Organized and proactive in a remote setting
• Confident in coordinating interviews and speaking up in meetings
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Slack, and shared tracking tools
• Interest in marketing and nonprofit missions a plus

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to a fast-moving, creative marketing environment
• A chance to contribute to team growth, culture, and strategy
• Collaboration with professionals in branding, outreach, and HR
• A flexible, remote schedule (apart from required team meeting)

Commitment

We ask for a commitment of 5-7 hours per week and a minimum of 6 months. This includes regular team meetings, occasional follow-ups, and collaboration with our HR 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 mission-driven newsroom and help grow a collaborative, impact-driven marketing team.