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National Audubon Society · 11 hours ago

Talent Acquisition Manager, Programs & Partnerships

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $103K/yr

5+ years exp

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Talent Acquisition Manager, Programs & Partnerships will lead recruitment efforts for early-career talent and build strategic partnerships to enhance Audubon’s presence among emerging professionals.

EducationNon ProfitPublishingWildlife Conservation

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment for internship, fellowship, and seasonal programs, ensuring equitable, transparent, and high-quality candidate experiences

Partner with hiring managers and program leads across the network to forecast hiring needs, align recruitment strategies, and maintain consistency in selection processes

Plan, coordinate, and manage intern and fellowship engagement events (e.g., Lunch & Learns, panel discussions, and end-of-year presentations) in partnership with teams across the organization to enhance learning, connection, and engagement

Build and maintain partnerships with universities, colleges, career centers, professional associates, and community-based organizations to expand access to diverse early career talent

Identify and attend as needed priority opportunities where Audubon should be represented at career fairs, professional conferences, and community events to promote awareness of internship and fellowship opportunities (occasional evening and weekend travel required)

Serve as the primary liaison for external vendors and talent partners, managing contracts, communications, and performance

Develop and implement strategies to build and maintain talent pipelines for early-career and mid-management professionals, aligning with workforce planning and EDIB goals

Create and manage the Audubon Alumni Network to foster ongoing engagement and talent retention

Track and analyze alumni career trajectories and program outcomes to inform continuous improvement

Maintain accurate data in Workday and other systems to monitor program metrics, including time-to-fill, diversity representation, and conversion rates

Use data insights to recommend improvements in outreach, candidate engagement, and program design

Stay informed on trends in early career hiring, university relations, and workforce development

Maintains and fosters culture of safety

Qualification

Talent acquisitionUniversity relationsProject managementEvent coordinationVendor managementData analysisInclusivityInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsOrganizational skillsInitiativeAdaptabilityCreativity

Required

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, university relations, or early-career program management, preferably within a mission-driven or nonprofit organization. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may also be considered

Demonstrated success in high-volume, full-cycle recruitment, including experience recruiting non-exempt employees

Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with universities, professional associations, and community-based organizations

Strong project management and event coordination skills, with experience planning and executing programs such as Lunch & Learns, panels, and networking events

Experience managing vendors or external talent partners, including oversight of contracts and deliverables

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively across levels and departments

Demonstrated ability to take initiative, make decisions, multitask, and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and composure under pressure

A self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Experience with HRIS/ATS platforms (Workday preferred)

Knowledge of current EEO guidelines, human resources legislation, and emerging trends in the HR field

Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation

Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued

Company

National Audubon Society

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The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

Founded in 1905

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees