Departmental HR Partner – Marketing (Volunteer)

WhoWhatWhy; Mississippi; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a nonprofit investigative news organization as a Departmental HR Partner for the marketing team. This remote, part-time volunteer role involves supporting HR needs, fostering a collaborative environment, and gaining real-world HR experience in a creative marketing setting. Your commitment will enhance our mission-driven approach.

Benefits

Real-world HR experience

Flexible, remote schedule

Exposure to creative marketing

Qualifications

• Some HR experience or interest in learning.
• Strong communication and note-taking skills.
• Passionate about nonprofit work.

Responsibilities

• Represent HR in bi-weekly marketing meetings.
• Identify and relay HR needs like recruitment.
• Support a positive, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Note-taking

Job description

Departmental HR Partner – Marketing (Volunteer)

Note: This is a remote, part-time volunteer position. Please do not apply if you are only seeking paid employment.

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

We’re looking for a Departmental HR Partner to serve as the main point of HR contact for our Marketing team. If you’re passionate about people, communication, and supporting volunteers in a purpose-driven environment, this is a great fit 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 Departmental HR Partner for our Marketing team, you’ll:

• Represent HR in bi-weekly marketing meetings (Fridays at 1:00 PM ET)
• Help identify and relay HR needs such as recruitment, onboarding, or team support
• Collaborate with the central HR team to fill open roles and track hiring needs
• Support a positive, creative, and collaborative team environment
• Coordinate with the HR Coordinator to assist with onboarding and communications

What We’re Looking For

• Some HR experience or interest in learning (students and career changers welcome!)
• Strong communication and note-taking skills
• Comfortable joining department meetings and voicing HR-related needs
• Collaborative and responsive, especially in a remote setting
• Passionate about nonprofit work and creative, marketing-driven teams

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to a fast-moving, creative marketing environment
• Real-world HR experience in a mission-based nonprofit
• Collaboration with dedicated professionals in HR, branding, and leadership
• Flexible, remote schedule (apart from required 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 [e-mail]. 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 build a collaborative, impact-driven marketing team.