Position Title: Chief Human Resources Officer (Pro-Bono/Volunteer)
Department: Executive Leadership
Reports To: Founder/CEO
Location: Fully Remote
Commitment: Foundational volunteer leadership role (estimated 8-12 hrs/week)
Organization Overview
The United Artists of Animation and Interactive Media (U-AAIM) is a global non-profit built by industry veterans and passionate advocates for a brighter future in entertainment! We believe sustainable creative careers should be the foundation of our global industry, not the exception.
Our mission is to forge an equitable, transnational ecosystem where artists and staff can achieve lifelong financial stability—from their first break, through the peaks and valleys of their career, and into a secure retirement. We drive systemic change across borders by uniting the global workforce with two core tools: actionable industry intelligence to empower collective advocacy, and practical, career-spanning education for professional resilience and growth.
We are more than a resource; we are a mobilizing force—using transparency as a weapon against exploitation, education as a pathway to economic power, and collective action as the mechanism to reshape an entire industry. We exist to empower creators to own their careers, their value, and their future.
Our most critical asset is our people. As a volunteer-powered organization, our success depends entirely on attracting, supporting, and retaining passionate, skilled individuals who share our mission. The CHRO ensures that our people—volunteers now, staff in the future—are set up for success, safety, and fulfillment.
Position Summary
We are seeking a mission-aligned human resources leader to build the people infrastructure of our growing movement. As the volunteer Chief Human Resources Officer, you will be responsible for creating the policies, systems, and culture that enable our distributed volunteer team to thrive. This role is not about traditional corporate HR; it is about people stewardship in a volunteer-powered, remote-first, global organization. You will design our approach to volunteer recruitment, onboarding, development, recognition, and offboarding. You will establish clear role expectations, create feedback and conflict resolution pathways, and ensure our organization is a safe, supportive, and equitable place to contribute. As we grow, you will help us transition from an all-volunteer model to one that may include paid staff, laying the groundwork for fair employment practices from day one.
Key Responsibilities
People Strategy & Organizational Culture (30%)
- Develop and implement a people strategy that supports our mission, values, and growth trajectory.
- Champion a culture of respect, inclusion, accountability, and mutual support across our distributed volunteer team.
- Partner with the Founder/CEO and department leads to forecast people needs as the organization scales.
- Serve as the voice of our volunteers, ensuring their needs and concerns are heard at the leadership level.
Volunteer Lifecycle Management (30%)
- Design and oversee the complete volunteer lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, role assignment, development, recognition, and offboarding.
- Create standardized role descriptions and expectations frameworks for all volunteer positions.
- Develop an onboarding process that welcomes, trains, and integrates new volunteers effectively.
- Establish recognition programs that celebrate volunteer contributions meaningfully.
Policy, Compliance & Risk Management (20%)
- Develop and maintain people-related policies, including volunteer codes of conduct, conflict resolution procedures, grievance mechanisms, and data privacy practices.
- Ensure compliance with relevant volunteer and (future) employment laws across multiple jurisdictions.
- Establish safe, confidential pathways for reporting concerns or misconduct.
- Partner with the Chief Legal Officer on any people-related legal matters.
Transition to Paid Staff (10%)
- Lay the groundwork for future paid roles, including job classification, compensation philosophy, benefits strategy, and fair hiring practices.
- Advise leadership on legal and practical considerations when transitioning from volunteer to paid models.
- Develop frameworks for equitable volunteer-to-staff pathways.
Cross-Functional Collaboration (10%)
- Partner with the Community Director on volunteer ambassador programs and community culture.
- Collaborate with the WE-AIM Program Manager to ensure our internal people practices reflect the transparency and equity we advocate for externally.
- Work with all department leads to identify people needs and support volunteer satisfaction and retention.
Who You Are (Qualifications & Mindset)Essential:
- 7+ years of experience in human resources, people operations, or organizational development. Non-profit or volunteer-powered organization experience is highly valued.
- A systems builder who can create clear, fair, and scalable people processes from the ground up.
- Deep understanding of remote, distributed team dynamics and the unique challenges of managing volunteers.
- High emotional intelligence and integrity. You are approachable, discreet, and skilled at navigating sensitive conversations.
- Knowledge of employment law fundamentals (multiple jurisdictions preferred) and best practices in volunteer management.
- You are personally driven by our mission and believe that how we treat our people is a direct reflection of our values.
Highly Valued:
- SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or similar HR certification.
- Experience transitioning an organization from volunteer to paid staff.
- Experience in labor organizing, worker cooperatives, or mission-driven advocacy organizations.
- A passion for or background in the creative industries.
What We Offer:
- Foundational Impact: Build the people infrastructure that will support our movement for years to come. You will define how we recruit, support, and value our volunteers.
- Strategic Leadership: Operate at the highest level of organizational strategy, ensuring our people practices align with our mission of equity and transparency.
- Purpose-Driven Portfolio: Demonstrate your ability to build human-centered systems for a mission-driven global organization.
- Flexible, High-Value Contribution: Make a vital impact with a focused time commitment, perfect for an HR leader seeking purposeful volunteer work.
- Community of Practice: Work alongside a passionate leadership team committed to building a fairer creative industry.
- Future Potential: While currently volunteer-based, this is a foundational role with the potential to transition into a compensated position as the organization secures sustainable funding
How to Apply:
If you believe that how we treat our people is the truest measure of our values and you want to build the human infrastructure for a global movement, we need you. Please email [email protected] with the subject line "Chief Human Resources Officer: [Your Name]" and include:
- Your Resume: Provide an up-to-date copy of your resume.
- Your People Philosophy: In 2-3 sentences, what is the most important principle that should guide how a volunteer-powered, mission-driven organization supports its people?
- Your Building Experience: Briefly describe a time you designed or significantly improved a people process (recruitment, onboarding, feedback, recognition, etc.). What was the challenge and the outcome?
- Your First Priority: Based on our model (global, remote, all-volunteer), what would be the first people policy or system you would establish, and why?
Note: This role requires the highest level of discretion and integrity. Candidates will be subject to a thorough vetting process.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $1.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
