Strong fit for candidates with experience in campaign recruitment who can work independently and manage high-volume hiring processes, ideally in Wisconsin's political landscape.
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Original posting from For Our Future Action Fund via Lever
Position: Recruitment Associate - Wisconsin
Job Location: Madison, WI
Position Type: TemporaryFull Time, Exempt
Position Classification: Not Union Eligible
Compensation: $60,000 - $66,000 per year
Position Travel Percentage: 50%
Reports to: Deputy Organizing Director - Wisconsin
About For Our Future
Founded in 2016, For Our Future Action Fund (FOFAF) and For Our Future (FOF) run the largest, permanent progressive field program across key states. Our vision is to expand the progressive infrastructure and advance economic prosperity for all, strong community schools, climate justice, and racial and social justice. Along with community partners and volunteers, we consistently engage people in face-to-face conversations about which issues matter most to them. By organizing people in lasting relationships, we win elections, drive local progress, make a community’s collective voice heard, and help build the transformative power needed to improve people’s lives.
POSITION CLASSIFICATION
For Our Future recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 2304, a labor union. This position is NOT included in the For Our Future bargaining unit.
About the Role
The Recruitment Associate will develop, and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract and hire a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent within the state of Wisconsin. This position will work closely with the in-state Deputy Organizing Director and State Director.
This position runs through at least November 3, 2026.
Essential Functions
Recruit new applicants for open canvassing positions across Wisconsin through in-person and online efforts, including travel to other regions of the state when needed.
Assist with the interviewing and resume review process.
Manage the follow-up with job candidates throughout the hiring process.
Maintain and update hiring trackers to reflect the current status of job candidates throughout the hiring process.
Update state organizing staff and HQ support staff on the status of new hires on a daily basis.
Assist with onboarding of new employees.
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Skills and Qualifications
Experience in recruitment and hiring processes, ideally within fast-moving campaign environments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment is preferred.
Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
BENEFITS
Health Insurance Coverage - 95% Employer Paid
Voluntary life, pet, and identity theft insurance offered
Paid parental leave
Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions up to the first 5%
$150 Monthly Cell Phone and Internet Reimbursement
13 days paid time off every calendar year, as well as other paid holidays.
Expected Hours of Work
Normal business hours are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday; however, employees may be required to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
Employees are required to abide by certain blackout dates during a campaign cycle or other key deadlines, and generally not allowed to take off during blackout periods. Emergencies are not affected by this policy.
Health and Safety
For Our Future Action Fund ("FOF") is fully committed to the health and safety of our colleagues, candidates and the communities we serve. We encourage all employees to stay “up to date” with their COVID-19 vaccines and once eligible, to get COVID-19 boosters; however, this is not a requirement for employment at FOF.
All employees are required to adhere to the health and safety policies and procedures, when appropriate as implemented by the organization. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation form by emailing Human Resources at hr@forourfuturefund.org
Be advised that health and safety policies and procedures around COVID-19 may change in the future to stay in compliance with public health guidance and applicable laws.
EEO Statement
For Our Future is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age (40 and over), religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender dysphoria, marital or familial status,
partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), creed, caste, national origin, citizenship and immigration status, consumer credit history, physical or mental disability, personal/outward appearance (including, but not limited to, hairstyle), family responsibilities, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), ancestry, matriculation, political affiliation, matriculation, status as a victim of domestic violence, or sexual offenses or stalking, arrest record, conviction record, military or uniformed service member status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic, trait or status protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or ordinances. Equal
opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.
We are also committed to the full inclusion of every qualified individual. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact hr@forourfuturefund.org.