Manager, Non-Profit & Social Impact

ROLE:
Manager, Recruitment POSITION

REPORTS TO:

Senior Managing Director, Recruitment

LOCATION:

Ohio
- Cincinnati, Cleveland, or Columbus preferred WHAT YOU'LL DO

Teach For America (TFA) is seeking a dynamic Recruitment Manager to help lead our efforts in Ohio and Northern Kentucky by attracting outstanding leaders to join our corps and advance educational opportunities in the region. Ohio/NKY corps members serve thousands of students across the state, and this role will be instrumental in deepening our presence and partnerships with key campuses and mission‑aligned organizations across the area.

As a Recruitment Manager
- External (RME) you will play a key role in executing a targeted recruitment strategy, working closely with regional and national staff to align efforts across our Midwest Recruitment Hub. You will build brand awareness and execute community‑based recruitment initiatives that reflect the needs and stories of local communities in the region.

You will actively lead recruitment initiatives by building and executing targeted outreach strategies to source and cultivate top talent, managing a calendar of high‑impact events and meetings, and serving as the external lead for campus engagements and key partnerships. You will work closely with the RT and regional teams to identify opportunities, engage prospects, and support the development of strategies that resonate with local communities while aligning with TFA's mission.

You will initiate new partnerships, deepen existing relationships, and chart a path forward for successful recruitment efforts across different communities.

The ideal candidate is deeply connected to the Ohio and Northern KY region, thrives in collaborative environments, and is passionate about recruiting an inclusive and committed corps. They are a relationship‑builder, strategic thinker, and strong communicator who is eager to represent the TFA mission to a wide variety of audiences, from student leaders and faculty to nonprofit partners and prospective corps members.

They demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness and deep listening skills to build informed hypotheses of a potential partner's motivations and barriers and can modify their approach to fit different settings and ensure their messages are tailored to their audience.

As a Recruitment Manager, you will be on the front lines of Teach For America's most consequential work, directly advancing our Theory of Change and driving the broader movement for educational excellence and opportunity. You will receive robust training, ongoing coaching, and professional development to hone your leadership and innovation skills and maximize your impact in one of the most critical regions in our network.

Primarily responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute a recruitment strategy that strengthens and amplifies TFA's presence at Ohio and Northern Kentucky colleges, universities, and community‑based organizations, while laying the foundation for success in future recruitment efforts.
• Identify and execute branding opportunities and campaigns (both on‑campus and virtually) that elevate TFA's visibility and message with relevant audiences.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders (e.g., alumni, faculty, student organizations, nonprofits) to mobilize
• Work across teams to plan, execute, and improve strategy, using data‑based tools to identify gaps, patterns, and opportunities within campaigns and develop solutions to achieve outcomes.
• Make strong decisions with respect to the Teach For America selection process through all stages of the application funnel.

• Source and engage top local talent to apply to the corps through proactive outreach and stakeholder referrals.
• Identify campaign levers to explore due to their potential for significant impact (ex. partnering more closely with the Career Services Office, prioritizing social impact summits, etc.).
• Tailor communication to different audiences, crafting compelling and engaging messages that resonate…