Opportunity: Talent Acquisition Specialist (Freelance) - Remote

Organization: Accelerate Change

Reports to: Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition, Sterling Faust and VP of People, Patty Busby

Location: This is a remote freelance opportunity for an individual based anywhere in the US

About Accelerate Change

Founded in 2012, Accelerate Change is a nonprofit (c3/c4) digital media lab. We work to increase civic engagement with BIPOC and low-income communities through digital media. Our programs include:

• Scaling emerging cultural media properties

• Investing in established cultural media properties

• Building influencer networks

• Leading a digital media lab

• Driving civic engagement campaigns

Learn more about our theory of change, approach, and impact at https://acceleratechange.org/about/

Our team is made up of digital media innovators and operators who bring a mix of tech, business, civic engagement, and media backgrounds. Meet our team and learn more about our culture at https://acceleratechange.org/values-team/

About the Position

Accelerate Change is seeking an equity-centered Talent Acquisition Specialist (Freelance) with experience in managing the full life cycle of recruitment in non-profit or media environments. The Talent Acquisition Specialist (Freelance) will support hiring across the Accelerate Change network by project managing open roles. We’re looking for someone who loves all aspects of hiring and has experience managing talent acquisitions across several work areas.

Here’s what you could expect to do as Talent Acquisition Specialist (Freelance) (key responsibilities):

• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team and VP of People to manage open roles across our network

• Own application review, phone screenings and reference checks for 3-4 acquisitions at a time

• Create hiring plans in accordance with talent department standards

• Manage the beginning stages of our onboarding process, including: sending critical emails, setting up workflows and sharing hiring updates

• Assist with scheduling interviews and reference checks, as needed

• Follow steps of hiring process with an attention to detail and a commitment to equity and inclusion

• Connect with hiring managers to align on scope of work and hiring process before starting searches and provide timely updates during the search

• Attend weekly hiring calls with the Talent Acquisition team to align on action items for the week

• Partner with Talent Acquisition Manager to finalize job descriptions for roles across our network

• Maintain hiring documents by providing status updates throughout the hiring process

What We’re Looking For

• Commitment to social justice. Accelerate Change is a mission-driven organization focused on progressive social change and social justice, with a focus on communities of color. You have a demonstrated commitment to this work and you’d like to be part of a team of people who do, too.

• 4+ years experience with key responsibilities: We’re looking for someone who has at least 4 years of experience managing talent acquisitions within non profit organizations or media environments.

• Eager to work independently and as part of a remote team: You’re known as someone who gets things done and pays attention to detail. You prefer a mix of working independently to complete your tasks and checking in with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. You’d be comfortable working remotely with team members based all over the country and you’re no stranger to video calls.

• Comfort with a high level of change: We work with startups, so things pivot frequently and priorities shift quickly. We’re looking for someone who prefers (not just tolerates) working in a fast-paced environment like ours.

• Interest in digital media: You are interested in the power of digital media for organizing and social change. You regularly engage - personally or professionally - with many of the following and are interested to learn more about Accelerate Change’s work with others on this list: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, podcasts, streaming shows.

Compensation

This is a 6-12 month, freelance opportunity with the potential to extend. The compensation range is $35- $40 per hour, depending on experience. The number of hours per week will vary, up to 40 hours per week.

Apply

To apply, please upload your resume and tell us more about your experience on the application on our website.

Accelerate Change is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQIA+ people must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.