Contract Recruiter

Job Title: Contract Recruiter

Team: People & Operations 

Location: Remote from and of the 50 States.

Employment Type: Temporary Contracted 

Start Date: ASAP

Hours:  5 - 10 hours a week, hiring 2-3 roles from  November 2025 to June 2026, with the possibility of contract renewal 

Hiring Manager: Director, Talent Acquisitions 

About Braven

Braven 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.

To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report.

About the Role

In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a part-time Contract Recruiter who will grow the Braven Team across business and technical roles.. As a member of the People & Operations team, you will work between 5 - 10 hours a week, hiring 2-3 roles over the next few months. 

This role is on the People & Operations team and reports directly to the Director, Talent Acquisition.

What You’ll Do 

Recruitment Logistics & Management (90%)

• Manage full-cycle recruiting process from sourcing/application review to offer.
• Conduct kickoff calls with hiring managers.
• Ensure roles are filled within 60 days of the official start of the search process.

Process and Quality Assurance (10%)

• Create a Slack channel, a Google Folder, and copies of interview materials for each role.
• Review all interview materials and provide feedback within two business days, focusing on clarity, fairness, and feasibility.
• Ensure hiring materials are created in preparation for the scheduled interviews.
• Check in with Director, Talent Acquisition, 30m every other week

Minimum Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as a recruiter at a fast-paced, high-growth environment, ideally within the non-profit sector.
• Experience hiring business and technical roles, from entry-level to Senior Director
• Familiarity with Workable, Slack, and G Suite 
• Strong communication and organization skills

Preferred Qualifications 

• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Exemplification of Braven’s core values.
• Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and have prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population.

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Work Demands

• Work 5-10 hours/week, remotely
• Check in with stakeholders who may work in different time zones

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Consultant must provide Braven with a W9 prior to starting work or receiving payment
• Background check and signed NDA 
• Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

• Phone screen with Talent Team member
• Interview with Hiring Manager and peer