Manager, Recruitment

What You'll Do Teach For America (TFA) is seeking a dynamic Recruitment Manager to help drive the movement for educational opportunity by attracting top leaders to join the TFA corps. This role is crucial in addressing long‑standing educational challenges in the country by engaging leaders committed to teaching and leading change. As a Recruitment Manager – External you will execute a targeted recruitment strategy, understand the unique challenges and opportunities within partner regions, and align TFA’s efforts with each region’s specific needs, history, and community story. You will lead recruitment initiatives, serve as the external lead for events, cultivation meetings, campus engagement, and key partnerships, and collaborate with regional teams to identify opportunities and support strategy development that resonates with local communities while aligning with TFA’s mission. Responsibilities Set and execute recruitment strategy at targeted campuses across the state (15%). Develop and execute a recruitment strategy that strengthens and amplifies the overall campaign landscape across subsets of schools, driving success at individual campuses and laying the foundation for future recruitment efforts. 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 across the state. 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. Hire and manage part‑time student employees to meet campaign objectives and build awareness of Teach For America and the issue of educational opportunity across various campuses. Identify and conduct outreach to Corps Member prospects (35%). Source high‑potential leaders and develop outreach strategies to connect them with Teach For America. Explore impressive campaign levers such as partnering more closely with the Career Services Office and prioritizing social impact summits. Tailor communication to different audiences, crafting compelling and engaging messages that resonate with candidates’ motivations and interests. Initiate and nurture relationships with potential network partners and external stakeholders, deepening their understanding of Teach For America’s mission and reinforcing their commitment to the movement for educational opportunity. Plan and execute high‑quality recruitment events and initiatives that support campaign goals and drive candidate engagement. Execute recruitment strategies to drive applications and steward candidates through the admissions process (35%). Leverage stakeholders and 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. Build and maintain strong, individualized relationships with prospective candidates, tailoring cultivation strategies to their personal backgrounds and experiences to ensure they complete the application process and deepen their understanding of access to educational opportunity. Guide candidates through the admissions process, ensuring their continued investment in the organization’s mission and readiness to contribute to systemic change. Actively participate in all organizational commitments, including selection, confirmation, RT‑wide events, and team meetings to foster a sense of community and shared purpose. Stay deeply informed about the educational landscape of partner regions and use this context to guide meaningful conversations with prospects and stakeholders. Adapt to the changing needs of the team, region, or organization, supporting various initiatives as needed. Ensure responsible stewardship of available resources through consistent compliance with all employee policies and expectations. Your Experience and Qualifications At least 2 years of professional experience. Teach For America alumni and/or experience working in low‑income schools strongly preferred. Prior recruitment experience preferred. Proficient in planning, execution, and strategy design, thriving on creating and leading key initiatives (e.g., in‑person events and campus partnerships) that attract top prospects to Teach For America. Exceptionally detail‑oriented, able to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining high‑quality results. Skilled at building and nurturing relationships, particularly across different groups, to foster strong partnerships and achieve meaningful outcomes. Able to communicate clearly and persuasively in a variety of settings, tailoring messaging to engage and inspire different audiences. Continuously striving for personal and professional growth, reflecting on experiences, seeking feedback, incorporating it quickly, and taking ownership of development and success. Other Requirements Work demands: Travel will be required, varying week to week based on strategy or needs. Ability to travel independently to multiple locations and bring items. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Ability to lift and transport up to 20 pounds for work purposes. Compensation Tier A: $61,300 to $82,000. Salary includes range minimum to midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and budget. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement Teach For America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr