Director, Centralized Talent/Recruitment

Teach For America • Coffeyville, KS

228d • $77,000 - $117,200 • Remote

About The Position

At Teach For America, we are united by a bold and urgent mission: that one day, all children in this nation will have access to an excellent education. Advancing this mission requires exceptional, equity-driven talent in every seat, especially as we undergo significant organizational transformation toward our 2030 goals. We are seeking a Director of Centralized Talent Recruitment to play a pivotal role in ensuring that high-impact, dynamic leaders are identified, engaged, and placed in the right roles across our teams. In this role, you will be deeply immersed in the full recruitment lifecycle—from proactively sourcing top-tier candidates to designing and delivering high-quality hiring experiences. You'll operate with a strategic mindset, a sharp eye on the talent landscape, and an unwavering commitment to equity and excellence in every search.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of recruitment and talent acquisition experience with demonstrated impact in the social impact sector, ideally in K-12.
• Proven success managing full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, evaluation, and offer stages, with a track record of hiring high-quality, diverse talent.

Nice To Haves

• A proven track record of leading digital transformation in recruitment, including the strategic design, implementation, and optimization of integrated talent systems, data-driven tools, and automated workflows.
• Professional experience, ideally in the nonprofit, education, or mission-driven sectors.
• Deep familiarity and experience recruiting in the service of equity-centered missions.
• Experience leading or navigating organizational change, with the ability to remain agile, solutions-oriented, and focused during periods of transformation.
• A demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with detail-oriented execution in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing best-in-class, end-to-end talent acquisition strategies for full-time, part-time, and seasonal practicum staff roles, aligned with organizational priorities and equity-centered practices.
• Leveraging innovative recruiting tools, platforms, and market intelligence to optimize sourcing, assessment, and selection processes while staying ahead of emerging trends in the talent landscape.
• Shaping and communicating a compelling talent narrative that reflects Teach For America's mission, values, and unique employee experience—anchoring our employer brand in a deep understanding of staff culture and voice.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to define ideal candidate profiles and implement both short- and long-term workforce planning solutions that anticipate organizational needs.
• Leading high-impact briefing and calibration sessions with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, identify target talent pools, and ensure alignment on success profiles, competencies, and evaluation criteria.
• Building and nurturing robust pipelines of engaged, mission-aligned talent, proactively cultivating relationships with high-potential candidates, and keeping them connected to opportunities across the organization.
• Driving transparency and alignment in active searches by facilitating regular updates, status reports, and progress presentations to hiring partners and stakeholders.
• Conducting initial candidate assessments and shortlisting interviews, effectively positioning the opportunity while authentically conveying our values, impact, and culture.
• Delivering an exceptional candidate experience by building trust, communicating clearly and consistently, and serving as a brand ambassador throughout every stage of the recruitment process.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on geographic location and experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Flexible work environment with remote options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs