Assistant Director, Talent Engagement

Jewish Federation of Madison

. Develop and cultivate a diverse network of professionals across functional areas and career stages, including active and passive job seekers .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesLead💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent acquisition and relationship management, leveraging systems like Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter to build and sustain candidate pipelines. Strong strategic thinking and organizational skills are essential for translating talent data into actionable insights.

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Talent AcquisitionRelationship ManagementData ManagementGreenhouseLinkedIn Recruiter

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitmentCareer CoachingData AnalysisProcess Development

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingInterpersonal CommunicationJudgmentCuriosityInitiative

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsApplicant Tracking SystemsGreenhouseLinkedIn Recruiter

Industry Keywords

Jewish Nonprofit SectorTalent StrategyCareer DevelopmentEngagement Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and cultivate a diverse network of professionals across functional areas and career stages, including active and passive job seekers
Lead proactive outreach strategies to identify and engage high-potential talent
Serve as a trusted resource for professionals exploring career pathways within the Federation system and broader Jewish communal field
Create and manage a dynamic, systemwide candidate pipeline for roles across Federations and partner organizations
Sustain engagement with high-potential talent and understand career interests, readiness, mobility, and long-term goals
Partner with the search team to identify and surface aligned candidates for active searches
Facilitate connections between professionals and relevant career opportunities
Develop and implement best practices for talent data management and engagement tracking
Leverage and enhance recruitment and talent systems, including Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter
Manage consistent data entry, tagging, and maintenance to build searchable, actionable talent pools
Develop talent snapshots across communities, identifying talent distribution, emerging leadership pipelines, gaps, and opportunities
Translate talent data and relationship insights into information supporting search strategy, workforce planning, and field-wide talent development
Build rapport with Federation and communal partners to understand evolving talent needs and opportunities
Strengthen JFNA’s position as a trusted partner in talent strategy and career development
Reports to the Director, Talent Development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, career coaching, relationship management, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with professionals across career stages and functional areas
Experience leveraging CRM, applicant tracking, or recruitment systems
Strong strategic and organizational skills, with the ability to translate relationships and data into actionable insights
Ability to independently build and execute new processes, partnerships, and engagement strategies
Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism when working with confidential candidate and career information
Familiarity with the Jewish nonprofit sector strongly preferred
Relationship-driven mindset with a strong focus on candidate experience
Strategic thinking paired with strong execution
High level of discretion and professionalism
Ability to identify patterns and trends across career conversations and talent data
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Curiosity, initiative, and sound judgment
Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Defined contribution plan
Generous vacation policy
Paid legal and Jewish holidays
Life insurance
Generous parental leave policies
Flexible remote work practices
Voluntary learning programs throughout the year