Recruiter – Nonprofit & Community Organizations

Recruiter – Nonprofit & Community Organizations Northeast-Based | Remote (U.S.) Commission-Based Purple Unicorn Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Recruiter / Talent Partner to support and grow our work across the North American nonprofit and community-based sector. This role is ideal for someone who understands how mission-driven organizations operate, is comfortable partnering with executive leadership and boards, and thrives in a highly relational, trust-based recruiting environment. You will play a key role in connecting exceptional talent with organizations doing meaningful, community-centered work. About Purple Unicorn Purple Unicorn is a boutique recruiting and HR consultancy partnering with mission-driven organizations nationwide. We support our clients through talent acquisition, HR advisory, and career coaching, with a strong emphasis on values alignment, culture fit, and long-term partnership. Our clients include community centers, cultural institutions, congregational organizations, foundations, and other nonprofit entities deeply rooted in service, education, and community impact.

What You'll Do

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for nonprofit and community-based organizations across North America
• Partner closely with executive directors, CEOs, board members, and senior leadership teams
• Serve as a trusted advisor on hiring strategy, market insights, and candidate alignment
• Recruit for a wide range of roles, including:
• Executive and senior leadership
• Development and advancement
• Finance, operations, and HR

Program, education, and community engagement

• Proactively source candidates through networks, referrals, and relationship-based outreach
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with candidates and client organizations
• Contribute to business development efforts, including new client introductions and expanded engagements
• Represent Purple Unicorn's thoughtful, high-touch, values-driven approach in all interactions

Types of Organizations You'll Support While Purple Unicorn is industry-agnostic, this role will focus heavily on mission-driven and community-centered nonprofits, such as:

• Community centers and cultural institutions
• Congregational and faith-affiliated organizations
• Educational and youth-serving nonprofits
• Human services and social impact organizations
• Foundations and philanthropic entities

Candidates with experience recruiting for community-based organizations, cultural institutions, congregations, or regional nonprofit networks will feel particularly aligned with this work

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong emphasis on nonprofit organizations
• Demonstrated success working with values-driven, community-focused clients
• Deep understanding of nonprofit leadership structures, boards, and stakeholder dynamics
• Strong relationship-building skills and high emotional intelligence
• Comfort operating as a strategic partner rather than a transactional recruiter
• Existing nonprofit or community-based networks in the Northeast strongly preferred
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple searches
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through

Compensation & Structure This role is 100% commission-based and is best suited for a recruiter who values flexibility, autonomy, and uncapped earning potential. Compensation is highly competitive and designed to reward success across multiple revenue streams, including:

• Recruiting placements
• Business development and new client relationships
• Expanded and repeat client engagements

Recruiters will directly benefit from the value they create. Detailed commission structure and earning potential will be shared during the interview process. Why Purple Unicorn

• Work with organizations making a real impact in their communities
• High autonomy and trust — outcomes matter more than hours logged
• Collaborative, values-driven leadership team
• Opportunity to help shape and grow a specialized nonprofit recruiting practice
• Fully remote with flexibility (U.S.-based)

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