Freelance Startup Recruiter
About The Position
Funded.club partners with venture-backed startups across the globe. Our customers range from pre-seed disruptors to Series C scale-ups building category-defining products. We operate differently than traditional agencies. No time tracking. No micromanagement. No noise. We care about outcomes. We work with experienced, self-directed freelance recruiters who thrive in early-stage environments and know how to close high-impact talent in fast-moving markets. If you’ve successfully partnered with founders, built pipelines from scratch, and filled critical technical and commercial roles for VC-backed startups — we want to talk. What This Role Actually Looks Like You manage a range of 3 - 9 startup searches in parallel. You own sourcing, outreach, screening, and candidate management. You provide structured weekly updates and drive momentum. You operate independently, but within a proven, plug-and-play process. You work remotely, in your time zone. You enjoy a full recruiting tech stack including ATS, AI sourcing tools… You enjoy a collaborative, agile environment. This is not a passive “send resumes” environment. This is high-trust, high-accountability recruiting. Thank you for considering this opportunity. Funded.club Senior Recruiters partner exclusively with Startups and are in direct communication with hiring managers and founding team members. Your application will be fully reviewed by a dedicated recruiter who will respond based on the matching of your experience and qualifications.
Requirements
- 3+ years recruiting inside startup environments (pre-seed to Series C strongly preferred)
- A commitment to bring every project over the finish line - failure is not an option
- Experience placing technical talent
- Confidence managing founders expectations
- A preference for headhunting and outbound sourcing expertise
- A passion for the latest and greatest recruiting tools & tricks, e.g. fair use of AI
- Clear, compelling written and verbal communication
- A disciplined approach to CRM/ATS hygiene
- Deep understanding of which channels convert for different roles
- A proactive, ownership mindset
Responsibilities
- Manage a range of 3 - 9 startup searches in parallel.
- Own sourcing, outreach, screening, and candidate management.
- Provide structured weekly updates and drive momentum.
- Operate independently, but within a proven, plug-and-play process.
Benefits
- Consistent repeat business (60%+ of revenue comes from returning customers)
- Top performers receive recurring customers assignments and account ownership
- Customers that have secured at least $1M+ in funding or equivalent revenue
- Access to best-in-class sourcing and recruiting tools
- Structured onboarding — new assignments typically within 3 weeks
- Transparent, diverse, performance-driven culture
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Career Level
Mid Level
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