Lead Associate, Future Talent & Employer Brand (P2)

Save the Children US • Washington, DC

5d • $59,500 - $80,750 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Associate, Future Talent & Employer Brand will lead the development and execution of Save the Children's employer branding and early talent strategies to strengthen the organization's ability to attract, engage, develop, and retain mission-driven talent. Through employer branding, university partnerships, internship and fellowship programs, employee advocacy, and talent pipeline development, this role will enhance Save the Children's reputation as an employer of choice while building sustainable early talent pipelines.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Recruitment Marketing, Early Talent Programs, Human Resources, Learning & Development, or University Relations.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects and building collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders and external organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop engaging content, facilitate presentations, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate programs and events, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data, metrics, and feedback to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, recruitment marketing platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, or learning management systems
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing or supporting internship, fellowship, university recruiting, or early career development programs
• Experience managing employer branding, recruitment marketing, social media, or employee advocacy initiatives
• Experience working in a nonprofit, international development, or mission-driven organization
• Experience designing and facilitating learning, onboarding, or professional development programs

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and governance of the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) by maintaining employer branding standards, messaging, and talent attraction assets
• Develop employer brand campaigns targeting critical talent segments
• Manage career site content and candidate-facing materials
• Develop content for LinkedIn, Indeed, Instagram, Tik Tok, Handshake and other attraction channels (in partnership with the Marketing/Social Media team(s) - including an employee ambassador program that empowers employees to serve as authentic brand advocates through storytelling and content creation
• Benchmark, research, and recommend new and different methods to attract candidates
• Lead implementation of Save the Children's organization-wide Internship & Fellowship Strategy by supporting annual recruitment, engagement, development and conversion plans
• Develop internship marketing materials
• Maintain early talent candidate pipelines
• Coordinate and enhance the Internship & Fellowship Development Program including a curriculum covering career readiness curriculum, executive speaker series, LinkedIn Learning journeys, networking events, career planning and community-building activities
• Develop and maintain an internship and fellowship alumni network
• Track conversion, retention, and career outcomes
• Partner with hiring managers and HR business partners to create meaningful internship and entry-level opportunities
• Develop manager toolkits and onboarding resources
• Promote internship participation as part of annual workforce planning
• Encourage business ownership of early talent development
• Partner with Culture & Engagement team to support early talent onboarding program to accelerate the successful transition of interns, fellows, and entry-level employees into the organization
• Develop & manage relationships with colleges, universities, minority-serving institutions, and graduate programs
• Establish long-term partnerships with career centers, faculty, and student organizations
• Coordinate campus engagement strategies including career fairs, classroom presentations, and networking events
• Build relationships with nonprofit leadership programs and fellowship organizations
• Track employer brand and early talent program performance metrics
• Analyze campaign effectiveness and engagement trends
• Monitor employer review platforms and candidate feedback
• Recommend continuous improvements that strengthen talent attraction and early talent outcomes

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Generous PTO
• 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
• Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
• A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
• 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days)
• Mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
• Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
• Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED