Director, Field Talent Recruiter

ROLE TITLE: Director, Field Talent Recruiter 

POSITION REPORTS TO: Managing Director, Field Talent Recruitment Lead 

LOCATION: Remote

WHAT YOU’LL DO

At Teach For America, we are united by a bold and urgent mission: that one day, all children in this nation will have access to an excellent education. Advancing this mission requires exceptional, equity-driven talent in every seat—especially as we undergo significant organizational transformation on the path to our 2030 goals. We are seeking a Field Talent Recruiter to play a pivotal role in ensuring that high-impact, dynamic leaders are identified, engaged, and placed in the right roles across our regional teams. In this role, you will be deeply immersed in the full recruitment lifecycle—from proactively sourcing top-tier candidates to designing and delivering an inclusive, high-quality hiring experience. You’ll operate with a strategic mindset, a sharp eye on the talent landscape, and an unwavering commitment to equity and excellence in every search.

The Director of Field Talent Recruitment will report to the Managing Director, Field Talent Recruitment Lead. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Designing and executing best-in-class, end-to-end talent acquisition strategies for full-time, part-time, and seasonal practicum staff roles, aligned with organizational priorities and equity-centered practices
   

• Leveraging innovative recruiting tools, platforms, and market intelligence to optimize sourcing, assessment, and selection processes while staying ahead of emerging trends in the talent landscape
   

• Shaping and communicating a compelling talent narrative that reflects Teach For America’s mission, values, and unique employee experience—anchoring our employer brand in a deep understanding of staff culture and voice
   

• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to define ideal candidate profiles and implement both short- and long-term workforce planning solutions that anticipate organizational needs
   

• Leading high-impact briefing and calibration sessions with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, identify target talent pools, and ensure alignment on success profiles, competencies, and evaluation criteria
   

• Building and nurturing robust pipelines of engaged, mission-aligned talent, proactively cultivating relationships with high-potential candidates and keeping them connected to opportunities across the organization
   

• Driving transparency and alignment in active searches by facilitating regular updates, status reports, and progress presentations to hiring partners and stakeholders
   

• Conducting initial candidate assessments and shortlisting interviews, effectively positioning the opportunity while authentically conveying our values, impact, and culture
   

• Delivering an exceptional candidate experience by building trust, communicating clearly and consistently, and serving as a brand ambassador throughout every stage of the recruitment process

A WEEK IN THE LIFE

Due to the dynamic nature of our work and shifting priorities across the year, there is no typical “week in the life” for a Field Talent Recruiter. However, the examples below provide a snapshot of how you might spend your time in this high-impact, fast-paced role:

• Immersing yourself in the full recruitment lifecycle, from learning our systems to independently managing sourcing, screening, evaluating, and closing candidates through a strong equity and mission-aligned lens
   

• Delivering a high-touch, best-in-class experience to candidates, hiring managers, and senior leaders—ensuring clarity, responsiveness, and alignment at every stage of the hiring process
   

• Deploying creative, data-informed recruitment strategies that expand access to talent pipelines and advance our commitment to building an inclusive and representative workforce
   

• Contributing to cross-functional talent initiatives that strengthen our overall recruitment infrastructure—examples include redesigning onboarding experiences and helping scale internal mobility programs
   

• Quickly adapting to evolving hiring demands and organizational shifts, balancing multiple searches while maintaining quality and strategic alignment
   

• Serving as a cultural ambassador for Teach For America, consistently