Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Team: recruitment
Reports to: managing director, recruitment
Location: flexible based on available openings
Timeline: immediate hire
The role
Recruitment managers (rms) grow and strengthen the movement for educational equity by compelling top leaders to join the teach for america corpsAs a recruitment manager, you will execute strategic plans for your campaigns, identify and cultivate diverse top prospects to pursue tfa, and inspire a broad network of constituents to build a large, diverse, and talented corpsIn recent years, our strategy has evolved to reinforce the pivotal role of this broader teach for america network to steward our mission, so rms will be charged with activating and empowering our network of corps members, regions, alumni and other influential leaders in order to successfully recruit through layers of influence across the country.
There are two distinct recruitment manager roles: recruitment manager - internal (rm-i) and recruitment manager - external (rm-e)Descriptions for these positions are included belowDuring the application process, you may self-select the specific position aligned to your interests or that better reflects your strengthsAs a recruitment manager, you will be on the front lines of the recruitment team’s (rt) undeniably consequential work, fueling teach for america’s theory of change and the broader movement for social equity across the nationAligned with the rt’s deep conviction around leadership, you will receive extensive training, ongoing coaching, and professional development to innovate and achieve success.
The rt keeps equity at the center of our work, as we believe it is essential to assemble a diverse team of recruiters in order to build the most diverse and impactful corps each year, and recognize the stakes and urgency behind doing soStudents of color should have access to teachers who reflect their backgrounds, and we aim to find, cultivate, and develop those teachers to lead in these classrooms, as well as lead systems change, across the countryAdditionally, all recruiters consistently engage in personal and professional growth in order to more meaningfully live out our commitment to dei, and continue to receive coaching and development to build a stronger lens for equity in all aspects of recruitment work, including pipeline building, communication strategies, team-wide collaboration, and hiring practices.
The person
All recruitment managers take on the following responsibilities:
Set and define strategy to achieve recruitment goals for college or professional campaigns.
Align on how the campaign will set relevant learning goals, test out ideas, monitor progress and make pivots given their context, vision, and identified team needs.
Build strategy for stakeholder engagement and empower key influencers (alumni, corps members, campus ambassadors, etc.) to steward the tfa movement and promote a stronger organizational brand within campuses or markets.
Work across teams to plan, execute, and improve strategy, using data-based tools to identify gaps, patterns, and opportunities within campaigns and develop solutions to achieve outcomes.
Make strong decisions with respect to the teach for america selection process through all stages of the application funnel.
(if applicable) hire and manage part-time student employees to meet campaign objectives and build awareness of teach for america and the issue of educational inequity across various campuses.
In addition to these general skills and attributes, candidates for the recruitment manager position take on one of two positions: recruitment manager - external or recruitment manager - internalDescriptions for both roles can be found below.
Recruitment managers - external (rm-e)
Recruitment managers - external (rm-e) are usually “the face” of the campaign, recruitment strategy, and typically own the execution of recruitment strategy at various campuses or in professional markets.
Typical responsibilities associated with the rm-e role include:
Set, internalize, and communicate bold visions and directions for each campaign’s recruitment strategy(25%)
Identify and build relationships with key stakeholders within a market/campus, including top leaders, faculty, etc(25%)
Leverage these stakeholders and work alongside colleagues to plan and execute high-quality events, conduct individual meetings, and utilize other strategies to compel prospective corps members to join teach for america(25%)
Build strong relationships with prospects and individualize on-going cultivation strategies based on the individual’s experience and background to ensure they complete the application process, confirm their acceptance into the corps, deepen their understanding of the root issues of educational inequity in the country, and continue building conviction and investment in the organizational mission*(25%)
A strong rm-e candidate:
Naturally builds relationships, and is particularly adept at developing and cultivating partnerships and networks, especially across lines of difference, in order to achieve results.
Verbally communicates thoughts and ideas clearly and succinctly, often in a way that captures the attention of the intended audienceThey can modify their approach to fit 1:1 meetings, small group discussions, or larger, full-scale events.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal awareness and deep listening skills to build an informed hypothesis of a potential partner’s motivations and barriers.
Always seeks to grow and improveThey reflect on successes/failures, seek feedback, incorporate feedback immediately to improve, ask for the help or resources they need to be successful, and assume personal responsibility.
Proactively engages in individual and collective diversity, equity and inclusion (dei) developments, building context, knowledge and skills to inform a personal vision for dei growth, individual development goals, and aligned action steps.
Recruitment managers - internal (rm-i)
Recruitment managers - internal (rm-i) generally work “behind the scenes” on various campaigns to support efforts to build a large, diverse, and talented corps.
Typical responsibilities associated with the rm-i role include:
Source diverse leaders and prepare outreach to connect them with teach for america, based on their potential fit with the organization(30%)
Identify campaign levers to explore due to their potential for significant impact (e.gPartnering more closely with the career services office, prioritizing social impact summits, etc.) (20%)
Communicate through multiple channels with diverse audiences to deliver a compelling, engaging message tailored to their motivations and interests(25%)
Initiate relationships with potential network partners and external stakeholders, deepening their knowledge of the teach for america mission and reinforcing their commitment to the movement for educational equity(15%)
Effectively plan and support the execution of events and other initiatives in pursuit of recruitment campaign outcomes(10%)
A strong rm-i candidate:
Demonstrates strengths in operating, planning, and execution, and gets energy from the design of key strategies (e.gVirtual events, campus partnerships) to draw prospects towards teach for america.
Enjoys behind the scenes strategy development that results in targeted engagements and actions aligned to campaign visions.
Displays exceptional attention to detail, along with the ability to manage large volumes of work and juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
Always seeks to grow and improveThey reflect on successes/failures, seek feedback, incorporate feedback immediately to improve, ask for the help or resources they need to be successful, and assume personal responsibility.
Proactively engages in individual and collective diversity, equity and inclusion (dei) developments, building context, knowledge and skills to inform a personal vision for dei growth, individual development goals, and aligned action steps.
The must haves
Education and experience
Bachelor`s degree required
Teach for america alumni strongly preferred
At least 2 to 5 years of professional experience
Work demands
Periodic travel may be required (post-pandemic), depending on placementThis ranges from no travel, to infrequent travel, to frequent travel (2-3 days per week).
Some evening and weekend work is expected.
Depending on the specific recruitment portfolio, some positions require a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one before the first day of employment.
For recruitment team related questions, please contact us at rtstaffing@teachforamerica.org .
The team
Teach for america’s recruitment team (rt) is charged with recruiting a high-quality, diverse, and large corps that fuels the broader movement towards educational equity across our placement regionsIn this pursuit, the recruitment team engages with leaders across college campuses and professional career sectors to discuss the challenges of educational inequity in the nation and inspire them to choose the corps as a means of expanding opportunities for kids and building a long-term commitment to social equityTeach for america’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusiveness is reflected in all aspects of our work and culture, as we actively seek to de-center aspects of white dominant culture and traditional archetypes of “strong” recruitersThe rt seeks to ensure all team-wide actions and initiatives reflect this lens of equity, and ultimately support team members to lean into their own strengths and passions as they seek to build a truly diverse corps.
The perks
By joining staff , you join a network of individuals committed to pursuing equity for all students and developing themselves as professionals in the processWe as an organization value the longevity of our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits planThe salary for this position is also competitive and depends on your prior work experiencePlease be advised, you will have an opportunity to discuss salary in more detail after you begin the application process.
Next steps
Interested in this position? apply now! scroll down to the bottom of the page and click applyIf you still have questions regarding the role, feel free to contact our recruitment team at staffhiring@teachforamerica.org or visit www.teachforamerica.org/about-us/careers
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