Deputy Recruitment Director of Project

About Shawmut Services Shawmut Services is a full-service strategic planning, organizing, and grassroots mobilization firm that leads successful canvassing, voter registration, relational organizing, and signature gathering programs throughout the country. We are a people-first company with a mission to provide high-quality, cost-efficient, and innovative programs to our clients and partners.

Position Title Deputy Recruitment Director of Salaried Staff

Reporting Structure National Director of Recruitment

Rate of Pay The salary range for this position is $72,000 to $84,000, depending on experience and skill sets.

Job Classification Full time, Exempt

Schedule Full-time (40 or more hours per week, and can reach 70+ hours at peak times)

Location Fully remote with some travel needed for training

Benefits Shawmut Services offers all full-time employees who remain with our team for more than three months full health care, dental, and vision benefits.

Position Summary Shawmut Services is seeking a versatile and motivated individual for the role of Deputy Recruitment Director who will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment pipeline of project staff for the 2026 mid-term election cycle. The Deputy Recruitment Director will work with company leadership to ensure the acquisition of top talent to support our various political campaigns and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition:
  Oversee the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to conducting interviews and facilitating the hiring process.
• Leadership:
  Build, lead and manage a diverse recruitment team, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure team members meet their goals and objectives.
• Strategic Planning:
  Develop and implement recruitment strategies tailored to the unique needs and objectives of each political campaign or client.
• Data Analysis:
  Utilize data and analytics to track recruitment metrics, assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies, and make data-driven decisions to optimize recruitment efforts.
• Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies throughout the recruitment process.
• Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with internal teams, including campaign managers, communications specialists, and policy advisors, to understand their talent needs and align recruitment efforts accordingly.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Shawmut Services is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, racial and social justice. BIPOC candidates and people from all communities and backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are enthusiastic about this role and uncertain whether your past experience aligns with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Our hiring processes and our work culture offer support and flexibility for staff with a variety of needs. Should you experience an accessibility barrier in the application and interview process with Shawmut Services, please let us know by contacting

Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Statement:
Shawmut Services is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, immigration status, citizenship status, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, criminal record, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of paid political field work (management role preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years managing 5 or more direct reports.
• Proven experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources management, preferably in a political or campaign environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and experience using recruitment software and HRMS tools.
• Ability and willingness to work a demanding schedule, which can reach 70+ hours per week at peak times and can be expected to include evenings and weekends.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and is willing to step up and pitch in to help reach our goals with a positive, collegial attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment practices.

Essential Physical Requirements

• As this is a remote position, the individual in this position must be able to communicate with colleagues and partners via phone, including conference and video calls, as well as written…