Recruitment Manager

About Black Men Teach (BMT)

Black Men Teach is a movement and a mission — building a future where every child has the opportunity to learn from, be led by, and be inspired by a Black male educator. We recruit, prepare, and support Black men to enter and thrive in the classroom, strengthening schools and transforming communities in the process. At BMT, we’re reimagining what it means to teach, lead, and belong. Our team is bold, innovative, and deeply rooted in purpose. We don’t just talk about change — we design it, build it, and live it every day. Our work is rooted in the belief that representation matters—and that our children’s schooling experience will never be complete without Black male teachers in the classroom.

 

Position Overview:

The Recruitment Manager leads Black Men Teach's recruitment function by developing and managing a high-quality pipeline of future Black male educators. This role is responsible for executing recruitment strategies, cultivating prospective Fellows, coordinating outreach initiatives, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience from initial engagement through enrollment.

Reporting to the Director, Collective Impact & Partnerships, the Recruitment Manager serves as the operational lead for recruitment efforts and works closely with schools, colleges, community organizations, and internal program leaders to strengthen the educator pipeline and achieve organizational recruitment goals.

The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven professional who thrives on building connections, engaging communities, and creating pathways that inspire future educators.

 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Recruitment Strategy & Pipeline Management (35%)
  • Execute annual recruitment strategies aligned with organizational growth goals and educator pipeline priorities.
  • Build, manage, and maintain a diverse recruitment pipeline across K–12 schools, colleges, educator preparation programs, and community organizations.
  • Develop recruitment campaigns that increase awareness, engagement, and applications.
  • Monitor recruitment progress and recommend adjustments that improve pipeline performance.
  • Coordinate recruitment calendars, outreach activities, and enrollment milestones.
  • Support annual recruitment goal setting and implementation planning.
• Outreach & Community Engagement (25%)
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with school leaders, counselors, educators, higher education partners, and community organizations.
  • Represent Black Men Teach at recruitment events, career fairs, conferences, school visits, and community gatherings.
  • Conduct information sessions, presentations, and recruitment workshops for prospective Fellows and families.
  • Partner with internal teams to identify new recruitment opportunities and expand community visibility.
  • Serve as a positive ambassador for Black Men Teach throughout the recruitment process.
• Candidate Experience & Enrollment (20%)
  • Manage the prospective Fellow experience from initial inquiry through enrollment.
  • Guide candidates through the application, interview, and onboarding process.
  • Ensure timely, consistent, and professional communication throughout the recruitment journey.
  • Coordinate candidate interviews, follow-up communications, and enrollment activities.
  • Build strong relationships with prospective Fellows that foster trust, engagement, and belonging.
• Recruitment Operations & Continuous Improvement (10%)
  • Maintain recruitment databases, CRM systems, and applicant records.
  • Track recruitment metrics including inquiries, applications, interviews, enrollments, and conversion rates.
  • Prepare regular recruitment reports and pipeline updates for organizational leadership.
  • Use recruitment data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
  • Ensure recruitment activities align with organizational policies and operational procedures.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (10%)
  • Collaborate closely with the Director, Secondary Programs & Educator Pathways to align recruitment efforts with program capacity and student engagement.
  • Partner with the Director, Postsecondary Success to support seamless transitions into postsecondary programming.
  • Work alongside the Director, Collective Impact & Partnerships to leverage strategic partnerships that strengthen recruitment efforts.
  • Support cross-functional initiatives, recruitment campaigns, and organizational events.
  • Champion Black Men Teach's mission, values, and commitment to educational equity in every interaction.
    
     

Qualifications:

• Required 
  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Business, or a related field.
  • Three (3) or more years of experience in recruitment, admissions, talent acquisition, enrollment management, education, nonprofit leadership, or community engagement.
  • Demonstrated success building relationships and managing recruitment or outreach initiatives.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Experience managing applicant tracking systems, CRMs, or recruitment databases.
  • Commitment to advancing educational equity and increasing the representation of Black male educators.
• Preferred 
  • Experience recruiting students, educators, or diverse talent populations.
  • Knowledge of Minnesota's K–12 and higher education landscape.
  • Experience working with historically underserved communities.
  • Experience coordinating recruitment events or outreach campaigns.
    
     

Skills and Competencies:

• Mission Alignment: Models Black Men Teach's mission, values, and commitment to advancing Black male educators.
• Relationship Building: Develops authentic relationships with schools, community partners, families, and prospective Fellows.
• Recruitment & Outreach: Plans and executes recruitment strategies that strengthen the educator pipeline.
• Communication & Engagement: Delivers compelling presentations, facilitates outreach activities, and creates meaningful candidate experiences.
• Execution & Organization: Manages multiple priorities while delivering high-quality recruitment outcomes.
• Data-Informed Decision Making: Uses recruitment metrics and pipeline data to improve outreach and enrollment strategies.
• Equity & Inclusion: Creates welcoming and inclusive recruitment experiences that remove barriers and foster belonging.
  
   

Physical Requirements: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 
• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside different facilities (e.g., schools) or offices throughout the workday.
• The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in-person. 
  
   

Work Environment

• The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday. To support collaboration, community building, and teamwork, Black Men Teach requires staff to work on-site three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday. Mondays and Fridays are designated as remote workdays.
• This position operates in a collaborative, fast-paced hybrid work environment requiring frequent interaction with colleagues, partners, schools, and community stakeholders. The role requires flexibility, effective prioritization, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
   

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $62,000 - $75,000. Final salary is determined by BMT based on years of experience, educational background, and level of expertise. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. BMT offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the whole person — your health, your future, and your life outside of work:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — BMT covers 75% of the employee premium and 65% of dependent premiums
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid sick leave, and company-observed holidays in accordance with Black Men Teach's leave policies
• Professional development opportunities aligned with your growth
• We offer a hybrid work environment that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and community connection.
  
   

EEO Statement 

Black Men Teach (BMT) is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Join Us! 

If you’re passionate about reimagining systems and creating lasting impact, we invite you to bring your ideas and energy to BMT. Together, we’re not just transforming education — we’re transforming possibility.