Recruitment Associate - Wisconsin

For Our Future Action Fund; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage - 95%

Life, pet, identity theft insurance

Paid parental leave

Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match

Cell phone & internet stipend

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

For Our Future Action Fund (FOFAF) is seeking a Recruitment Associate for Wisconsin, based in Madison. This temporary, exempt role will recruit canvassing staff, conduct interviews, review resumes, and manage the hiring process in-state. Travel up to 50% is expected, with the role running through November 3, 2026.

The ideal candidate has recruitment experience, strong communication skills, efficient sourcing capabilities, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and hiring processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment.
• Proactive and independent with initiative.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with hiring laws and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Recruit applicants for canvassing roles across Wisconsin, including travel.
• Assist with interviewing and resume review.
• Manage follow-up with candidates throughout the process.
• Maintain and update hiring trackers reflecting candidate status.
• Update staff on new hires daily.
• Assist with onboarding of new employees.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Sourcing strategies

Proactive

Time management

Hiring laws awareness

ATS proficiency

Tools

ATS

Job description

Position: Recruitment Associate - Wisconsin

Job Location: Madison, WI

Position Type: Temporary Full 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 [e-mail]

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 [e-mail].

$60,000 - $66, 000 a year