MD, Recruitment - Campaign Lead

Teach For America • Bentonville, AR

8d • $90,000 - $141,900 • Remote

About The Position

Teach For America seeks a Managing Director of Recruitment (MDR) – Campaign Lead to lead, coach, and develop a cohort of recruiters in pursuit of ambitious recruitment goals. This individual will serve as a strategic leader, team builder, and performance manager, responsible for translating vision into coordinated, measurable impact through others. Campaign Leads operate with a system-level perspective, ensuring their campaign aligns to local/regional hub and Recruitment Team (RT) strategy while also shaping that strategy through insights from the field. They are responsible for building high-performing teams of recruiters, creating the systems and structures that enable success, and developing others through consistent coaching and feedback. This individual will report to the Vice President, Recruitment and partner closely with Hub Leads, central recruitment teams (including SPO), and peer Campaign Leads across the country. They will contribute to a one team mindset, collaborating across campaigns to share resources, solve challenges, and collectively raise the bar for impact. Managing Directors of Recruitment (Campaign Leads) are accountable for both the strategic and cultural success of their teams. They must be able to set a compelling vision, establish clear goals, build strong team culture, and develop recruiters to perform at a high level. Their leadership centers on coaching and developing others, ensuring each team member has clarity on expectations, performance, and growth. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong strategic thinking, systems-building, and people leadership. They are able to make sound decisions in ambiguity, adapt quickly to shifting needs, and lead teams toward ambitious outcomes. They are deeply committed to building inclusive, high-performing cultures and developing others to maximize impact.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success within the Teach For America Recruitment Team (current staff or boomerang strongly preferred)
• Proven track record of achieving strong results and outcomes in prior roles
• Experience coaching, managing, or developing others to improve performance
• Ability to work effectively across lines of difference, including race, identity, and background
• Experience leading teams or managing complex projects in ambiguous environments
• Coaching & Development: Ability to develop others through clear expectations, strong relationships, and actionable feedback
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect team work to broader strategy and set direction that drives results
• Systems Building: Ability to create structures, processes, and rhythms that enable team success
• Decision-Making & Judgment: Ability to make sound decisions and communicate rationale clearly
• Relationship Building: Ability to build trust and influence across teams and stakeholders
• Cultural Leadership: Ability to foster inclusive, high-performing team environments
• Learning Orientation: Willingness to reflect, adapt, and continuously improve

Responsibilities

• Set and drive strategy for your campaign to achieve application, offer, and matriculation (FDOS) goals
• Translate regional hub and RT strategy into clear, actionable direction for your team
• Establish ambitious and feasible goals aligned to organizational priorities
• Monitor progress toward outcomes and adapt strategy in real time
• Support recruiters in building and executing strong recruitment plans
• Navigate stakeholder relationships and ensure alignment with regional and hub needs
• Serve as the primary manager and coach for a cohort of recruiters
• Build recruiter capacity through consistent coaching, feedback, and development
• Create clear visibility into recruiter performance, strengths, and growth areas
• Provide feedback that is direct, kind, and clear, ensuring individuals know where they stand and how to improve
• Establish strong 1:1 structures, coaching rhythms, and development plans
• Manage performance with both rigor and care, addressing challenges early and effectively
• Foster a culture where recruiters feel supported, challenged, and accountable
• Establish team systems and structures that enable strong execution, including: Team meeting facilitation, Communication and alignment systems, Progress tracking and knowledge management
• Set clear expectations and define roles and responsibilities across the team
• Build an inclusive, high-performing team culture where individuals of all backgrounds can thrive
• Navigate challenging culture moments in alignment with organizational values
• Create clarity and consistency in how the team operates day-to-day
• Collaborate with Hub Leads to align campaign strategy to broader hub priorities and regional needs
• Partner effectively with central teams (including Strategy, People, and Operations) to leverage recruiter insights, hiring support, and training resources
• Maintain strong alignment with the Admissions Team and model excellence in admissions-related work
• Contribute to a one team culture across Campaign Leads nationally by sharing resources, learning, and best practices
• Engage with stakeholders across the organization to drive strategic impact

Benefits

• The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost-of-labor index in that geographic area.
• New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the minimum and the salary range midpoint, depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed