Associate Director Of Talent Recruitment

Job Title: Associate Director of Talent Recruitment 

Location: This role operates on a hybrid schedule, primarily based in New York City. The position will require weekly travel to schools in Brooklyn and Staten Island ~2 days per week.

Start Date: March or April 2026

Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000

Network Website: www.hebrewpublic.org

Contact: jobs@hebrewpublic.org  

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Hebrew Public Charter Schools for Global Citizens

Our mission is to lead a national movement of public charter schools that teach Modern Hebrew to children of all backgrounds and prepare them to be successful global citizens. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. Hebrew Public manages schools in New York City and Philadelphia, and also supports an affiliate network of schools in California, Washington DC, New Jersey, and Minnesota. 

Our schools help students grow to become empathetic, ethical, intellectually curious young adults committed to solving the world’s problems.  

About The Position:

We are seeking an entrepreneurial and mission-driven Associate Director of Talent Recruitment that operates with a high sense of urgency and possesses a strong work ethic. Candidates for this position do NOT need to speak Hebrew. The school is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups. Join an exciting community of educators and social change-makers who are passionate about global education and are committed to improved student learning and outcomes. We select individuals who share our vision and are willing to put in the hard work to achieve it.

Job Responsibilities:

Recruitment Strategy & Candidate Cultivation

• Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract a high-quality and diverse candidate pool across varying school based and network level roles. 
• Oversee and utilize recruitment platforms to attract candidates including but not limited to LinkedIn, Indeed, TFA Connect, and Handshake.
• Plan and facilitate targeted cultivation initiatives (e.g., coffee chats, info sessions, school tours, etc.), and coordinate in-person and virtual events to build strong prospect pools. 
• Attend and organize all materials for job fairs, external events and conferences.
• Build and maintain high quality talent pipelines and prospect pools through proactive outreach and partnerships with universities and mission-aligned organizations.
• Design branded marketing content for social media and events, sponsored ad campaigns, and monthly newsletters to enhance employer branding and increase application volume.
  
  

Candidate Experience & Hiring Process Execution

• Ensure clear and professional candidate communications and maintain a strong candidate experience from outreach through onboarding.
• Oversee salary calculations, draft and deliver timely offer calls and letters, and provide negotiation support, including mid-year shifts.
• Develop and maintain clear trackers for candidate progress, offer status, and onboarding.
• Regular monitoring of all pipelines & prescreen docs to ensure candidates are progressed in a timely manner and receiving communication regarding status.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and make recommendations for next steps.
• Organize in person candidate interview days by liaising between candidates and school leaders, scheduling and participating in interviews, preparing materials and working with leaders to make hiring decisions.
• Support hiring manager workload by managing interview logistics, candidate communications, and process documentation.

Talent Systems, Operations & Compliance

• Serve as the Greenhouse site administrator: maintain user permissions, oversee & manage hiring cycles in Greenhouse ATS, including posting jobs, scheduling interviews, updating scorecards and performance tasks, updating candidate communications & email templates, updating sources & rejection reasons, launching references, and generating offer letters; conduct system audits to ensure data accuracy.
• Create, maintain, and improve systems for hiring, clearances, screener assignments, vacancy tracking, and new hire tracking.
• Draft hiring plans and ensure hiring plans are vetted by all stakeholders (network staff, HOS, HMs) and ensure it aligns with what is in Greenhouse.
• Partner with HR to ensure smooth pass-off of new hires for onboarding, including clearance tracking and documentation management. Develop and implement equitable hiring practices and aligned tools to increase the quality and diversity of candidate pools.
• Support reference collection and background check coordination
• Track budget spending, maintain organized systems for receipts and reporting.

Talent Team, Screener Supervision & Support

• Supervise the talent assistant, assigning work and managing capacity and priorities while providing 1:1 support and coaching.
• Supervise 4-5 external phone screeners and support hiring managers across the network with systems training, workload management, and candidate feedback; lead screener mentor program and manage screener resources and performance tracking.
• Provide training and support to hiring managers on recruitment systems, interview best practices, and candidate evaluation.
• Coordinate with screeners to ensure consistent candidate evaluation and timely completion of screening processes.

Partnerships & External Relations

• Support recruitment partnership strategy including TFA, CUNY internships, local universities, and national education organizations; coordinate job fairs, events, and exploration calls. 
• Supervise intern program management including onboarding, clearances, supervisor coordination, and payroll.
• Oversee & coordinate student teaching placements 

Strategic Initiatives & Special Projects

• Support with the development of executive-level hiring processes (e.g., HOS searches), including designing comprehensive interview days and materials.
• Coordinate execution of new hire cultivation plans to ensure engagement and successful onboarding
• Engage in market research and professional development to drive continuous improvement and innovation in recruitment strategy.
• Collaborate with school leaders and talent leadership to assess annual talent needs, adjust hiring plans, and forecast recruitment priorities.
• Oversee employee and new hire recognition initiatives 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• 3-5 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience, preferably in education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations required.
• K-12 teaching or school-based experience required.
• Experience with Greenhouse applicant tracking systems (ATS) preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer service orientation.
• Proficiency in Google Suite/Microsoft Office, with strong spreadsheet and database management skills.
• Ability to travel regularly within New York City and surrounding states for school visits and recruitment events.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and ability to work independently.
• Passion for public education and Hebrew Public's mission of developing global citizens

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

We offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain top talent. Starting base salary begins at $90,000 with the opportunity for higher earnings based on experience and qualifications.

Potential benefits* include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Employer-Paid Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings and Employer Matching Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Global Travel Experiences

*Benefits packages vary depending on the role.

Hebrew Public is committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply.