About Somethings

Somethings is building the first social wellness platform for teens — a place where a teen can form a real relationship with a mentor who gets them, sticks with them, and helps them get better.

25 Million teens in the U.S. are struggling with their mental health. Every one of the thousands of teens who downloads Somethings is struggling. Our job is to make sure they don’t just show up — they stay, connect with real humans who care deeply about them, and get the support that they need to thrive.

We’re backed by General Catalyst and world-class healthcare + consumer investors, and we’re growing like crazy — in 2025 we grew 1100%, raised our $15M Series A, and are on track to 5x in 2026.

If you want to be a part of the generationally defining company in mental health, welcome home.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Head of Recruiting to build and scale the team that builds Somethings.

This is not a passive “run a hiring pipeline” role. This is a company-builder role.

You will own recruiting across:

• our core HQ team

• engineering, product, and design

• growth, operations, and leadership roles

• our nationwide mentor workforce

You will build the systems, brand, and candidate experience that takes us from 15 → 100+ people over the next two years.

The work is high ownership, high urgency, and deeply mission-driven:

You will be responsible for bringing in the people who support millions of struggling teens.

What You’ll Do

You won’t just “fill reqs.” You will architect how Somethings finds, evaluates, and wins talent.

1. Build our recruiting function from the ground up

• Design and own our end-to-end hiring process

• Build systems, dashboards, interview loops, and scorecards

• Select and implement recruiting tools, ATS, and sourcing platforms

• Define quality bars and ensure we never compromise on them

2. Own hiring across HQ and mentor recruiting

• Recruit top-tier operators, product and engineering talent

• Scale nationwide mentor hiring in partnership with clinical ops

• Create processes that maintain quality at rapid hiring velocity

• Build high-diversity, mission-aligned pipelines

3. Build the Somethings talent brand

• Tell our story to the market — candidates should feel our mission

• Develop outbound campaigns to attract exceptional people

• Turn employees and mentors into advocates and referrers

• Represent Somethings at events, universities, and community spaces

4. Partner closely with leadership

• Work directly with the CEO and exec team on org design

• Forecast headcount and hiring needs tied to revenue and contracts

• Advise on comp bands, leveling, and offers

• Ensure hiring aligns with company strategy, not just open roles

5. Create an unforgettable candidate experience

• Build a process that feels warm, fast, and respectful

• Ensure every candidate leaves feeling seen and valued

• Train interviewers on structured, equitable evaluation

• Close exceptional talent in competitive markets

Who You Are

• You have 5+ years of recruiting experience, including senior or leadership roles

• You’ve built or scaled recruiting in startup or high-growth environments

• You’ve successfully hired across multiple functions (not just tech or ops)

• You know how to design structured, fair, scalable hiring processes

• You are both strategic and hands-on — happy to source, sell, and close

• You are a clear, direct, and warm communicator

• You care deeply about mission alignment and values-driven hiring

And most importantly:

• You believe that who joins a company determines what it becomes.

• You wake up wanting to bring extraordinary people into work that matters.

Bonus Points

• Experience recruiting in healthcare, mental health, or social services

• Experience scaling both HQ teams + large distributed workforces

• Knowledge of compliance considerations for clinical or youth-serving orgs

• Background in employer branding or talent marketing

How We Work

We’re building a culture that blends high performance, deep belonging, and radical clarity:

• We care about outcomes, not theatrics

• We move quickly and learn constantly

• We speak the truth early

• We protect focus

• We hold a high bar for craft and quality

• We’re small, intense, collaborative, and mission-driven

• We care about each other and the teens we serve

If you’re looking for a place where you can have real ownership and build something that genuinely changes lives, this is it.

Work Environment

• This is a full-time hybrid role in our NYC office in Williamsburg

• We provide flexibility where it supports performance and life

What We Offer

• 💰 The annual salary range for this position is $124,000 - $170,000.

• 📈 Significant equity compensation, reflecting your foundational role and impact.

• 🏥 Comprehensive health insurance coverage.

• 🎯 Significant work ownership and autonomy

• 🎉 Unlimited days off.

🔑 Job level and actual compensation will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and relevant prior experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified

How Do I Apply??

1. Hi there! To complete your application, please record a 8-10 minute loom video of yourself answering the questions below:

   • Questions -

     • Introduce yourself

     • Talk to us about your experience with recruiting. It’s okay to brag!

     • Why do you want this job?

     • What are you best at professionally?

     • What do you not like doing professionally?

     • Show us something you built in recruiting that you're genuinely proud of. Could be a process, a program, a sourcing strategy, a tool - anything. Walk us through what it is, why you built it, and what impact it had.

     • How would your last hire, your last hiring manager, and your last CEO describe working with you as their recruiter? What would they say you did really well? What would they say could have been better?

     • What are your career ambitions?

Thank you!!

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Somethings, we're committed to building a workplace where diversity is not just welcomed, it's celebrated. We believe that innovation thrives on teams where everyone can be their authentic selves, bringing unique perspectives and backgrounds to the table. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Our commitment to inclusivity is woven into the fabric of our corporate culture, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to succeed, learn, and grow with us.