Talent Acquisition Manager

Woodcraft Rangers•Los Angeles, CA

23h•$75,000 - $88,000•Hybrid

About The Position

In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles, guiding young people to purposeful lives. It's a progressive, inclusive, youth-led organization rooted in the Woodcraft Way, developing body, mind, spirit, and service. They are at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, impacting the greater Los Angeles area by believing all youth are innately good and deserve to realize their full potential. Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment, and summer learning. They have expanded services to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They also offer LifeCraft, a college and career advancement program for their 2,250 staff. Currently, Woodcraft Rangers serves over 30,000 youth ages 4 to 18 annually across 150+ Title I schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. The ideal candidate believes every candidate interaction reflects Woodcraft Rangers, is a builder and coach who develops people and creates systems for Talent Specialists to perform optimally. They understand that hiring great people directly shapes program quality and youth experiences, moving fast, adapting, and always remembering the person behind the application. The Talent Acquisition Manager reports to the Director of Talent & People Experience and leads full-cycle recruiting operations across Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Valley, and the Inland Empire. This role manages a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists and is responsible for day-to-day pipelines, processes, and hiring outcomes to staff a high-quality, growing, geographically dispersed workforce, from frontline program staff and summer seasonal hires to HQ office roles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field — or equivalent experience
5+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including at least 2-3 years in a people leadership or team lead capacity
Demonstrated success executing in-person and virtual recruiting events with measurable hiring outcomes (e.g., conversion rates, hires per event, pipeline yield)
Experience activating talent pipelines through community partnerships and non-traditional sourcing channels
Experience with high-volume, multi-site hiring across geographically dispersed regions (preferably LA, SGV, and/or Inland Empire markets)
Experience in youth development, education, afterschool, nonprofit, or similarly mission-driven, community-based organizations
Experience building or improving recruiting processes, workflows, or systems in a scaling organization
Experience using recruiting data and metrics to drive decision-making and improve hiring outcomes

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
Proficiency with modern ATS platforms and comfort using AI tools (e.g., Claude) and project management tools (e.g., Notion) to improve recruiting efficiency
Working knowledge of California employment law and fair hiring/EEOC compliance practices
Experience recruiting in bilingual (English/Spanish) environments
SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists across a hybrid, multi-region environment — setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and building a strong team culture
Own full-cycle recruiting across all staff categories, including frontline program staff, HQ roles, and high-volume seasonal hiring
Monitor pipeline health across all lanes; track progress against hiring deadlines and surface risks and recommendations to the Director
Leverage modern project management and AI tools to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and deliver real-time reporting on hiring progress
Execute in-person and virtual recruiting events that are engaging, accessible, and optimized for conversion — managing logistics, candidate experience, and pipeline outcomes from event attendance through offer acceptance
Apply current knowledge of Gen Z recruiting trends to shape candidate engagement strategies and digital sourcing approaches that resonate with today's emerging workforce
Activate and manage talent pipelines through community partnerships, schools, and workforce development boards across Southern California
Oversee equitable, distributed hiring across LA, SGV, and the Inland Empire, ensuring sourcing strategies reach candidates in under-resourced communities and through non-traditional channels
Maintain relationships with regional program leadership to surface localized workforce challenges and ensure hiring reflects community context
Partner with Employee Experience, Program, and Operations leadership to execute season-aligned hiring plans and ensure a seamless experience from offer acceptance through Day 1