Senior Talent Development Specialist

POSITION TITLE: Senior Talent Development Specialist 

DEPARTMENT: Mandel Center for Leadership Excellence 

REPORTS TO: Associate Vice President, Talent Development 

STRUCTURE: Full-Time Employee 

SALARY: $110,000 - $120,000 

LOCATION: New York or DC Metro Area Preferred (Remote Candidates Also Considered) 

 

The Jewish Federations of North America ("JFNA") consist of 141 Jewish Federations and dozens of Network communities which collectively raise and distribute more than $3 billion annually to support flourishing Jewish life and the needs of the Jewish people in their home communities and around the world. The Jewish Federation system, among the top 10 charities on the continent, leads the largest network of volunteer and professional leaders who build and sustain Jewish communities that are healthy, safe, caring, welcoming and inclusive, educated and engaged, involved in the broader community, and deeply connected to Israel and the global Jewish people.   

  

Department Overview: 

The Mandel Center for Leadership Excellence supports approximately 6,000 professionals across 141 local Federations in North America. Our vision is that Federations have the professional talent they need at every level to support and sustain flourishing Jewish communities. We do this through online and in-person training and conferences, recruitment efforts, analysis and assessment, consulting support and coaching services. The Mandel department has 3 key priority areas: 

• Recruiting top talent for key roles across the system; 

• Retaining and developing Federation professionals by providing professional development in data-driven best practices and building networks, leadership skills, and communities of practice; 

• Supporting Federations with data, analysis, HR systems, and resources. 

Position Description: 

The Senior Talent Development Specialist will work closely with the Associate Vice President, Talent Development and the full Talent Team to provide recruitment and search services for senior professional roles across the Federation system, including sourcing top talent aligned with specific position requirements, building candidate pipelines, and liaising with local Federation search committees and hiring managers throughout all stages of the search cycle. This position will support multiple fast-paced and complex searches, upholding a standard of service excellence across all Federation and candidate engagement.   

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Recruitment & Sourcing 

• Source and track qualified candidates using platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Greenhouse 

• Build and maintain strong pipelines of candidates for multiple current and future executive and C-suite searches 

Candidate Introductions & Application Vetting 

• Reach out to prospective candidates to provide role-specific information, gauge interest, and move candidates through the search process efficiently and supportively 

• Review all application materials 

• Conduct initial screenings to assess candidate qualifications and alignment with position requirements 

Search Project Management 

• Manage communications with candidates, search committees, and hiring managers for C-suite searches, ensuring regular updates, feedback, and follow-through 

• Track search stages, timelines, and milestones, ensuring deliverables are on track and deadlines are met 

Data Management & Utilization 

• Maintain accurate records in applicant tracking systems, logging all candidate interactions, feedback, and documentation for search