About SkilledUp Life
SkilledUp Life is a global platform connecting individuals seeking real-world experience with tech startups in need of skilled talent. Our mission is to bridge the gap between ambition and opportunity, helping volunteers gain experience while supporting startups to grow and innovate.
We have built a community of over 62,500 volunteers across 149 countries. Our platform has facilitated numerous career transitions and helped hundreds of startups find the talent they need to thrive.
About the Opportunity
As the Head of Volunteer Acquisition, you will support the strategic growth of our volunteer acquisition function. Working closely with the Head of Volunteer Acquisition and a team of Volunteer Talent Acquisition Managers, your role will be key in designing sourcing strategies, managing outreach initiatives, improving the onboarding process, and driving consistent growth in volunteer engagement across EMEA, Americas, and APAC. You will help shape acquisition strategy, lead the team, and deliver long-term value to the organisation.
Duration
3 months
At least 3 hours per day
Part-time
Remote
Activities
* Lead and mentor Volunteer Talent Acquisition Managers and sourcing volunteers.
* Design and implement sourcing processes to attract skilled volunteers worldwide.
* Use job boards, digital platforms, educational networks, and social media for outreach.
* Ensure a smooth and consistent volunteer onboarding experience.
* Collaborate with internal teams to align messaging, tools, and workflows.
* Monitor performance using CRM and track outreach and conversion metrics.
* Provide regular reports and strategic recommendations.
* Identify challenges and drive process improvements.
* Represent the Volunteer Acquisition team in internal meetings when required.
Requirements
* Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, outreach, user acquisition, or community growth.
* Leadership or team coordination experience (formal or informal).
* Strong understanding of sourcing strategies and digital outreach.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities remotely.
* Fluent in English (Spanish or Portuguese is a plus).
* Familiarity with CRM or digital tools is an advantage.
* Passion for people, startups, and opportunity creation.
Acquired Skills
* Leadership and volunteer management in a distributed team.
* Strategic volunteer/user acquisition and pipeline development.
* Advanced sourcing and onboarding process optimisation.
* Cross-functional collaboration with multiple departments.
* Performance tracking, reporting, and data-driven decision making.
* Experience using CRM and digital outreach tools in a global context.
Endorsements
* Provide a testimonial against your profile on SkilledUp Life.
* Provide a testimonial for LinkedIn that can also be added to your CV/Resume.
* Allow you to add SkilledUp Life to your LinkedIn Profile.
* Write a LinkedIn post thanking you for your contribution.
Disclaimer
This is a voluntary position, i.e. there is no direct financial compensation, promise of future paid work or any taxable benefit in kind.
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