Talent Acquisition Manager

Reports To: Director of Talent & People Experience

Status: Full-time; Exempt

Location: Hybrid - Los Angeles (Little Tokyo Office) or West Covina (SGV Office)

Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; occasional evenings or weekends as needed

Salary Range: $75,000 - $88,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

Are you passionate about building and leading teams that make a lasting difference in the lives of young people and the communities we serve?

Who We Are:

In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. As a progressive organization, Woodcraft has always been responsive to the evolving needs of the communities served, and is notably inclusive, youth-led, and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a holistic framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Continuously at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, Woodcraft Rangers has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area, believing that all youth are innately good, deserve the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be an active participant in defining their own path.

What We Do:

Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment, and summer learning. In the past few years, Woodcraft has expanded its menu of services beyond traditional afterschool programs and summer camps to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, we offer LifeCraft, a college and career advancement program to support the development of approximately 2,250 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 30,000 youth ages 4 to 18 each year across 150 plus Title I schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, and continues to expand its reach.

Ideal Candidate:

You believe that every candidate interaction is a reflection of who Woodcraft Rangers is. You're a builder and a coach who gets energy from developing people and creating systems that help a team of Talent Specialists perform at their best. You understand that hiring great people directly shapes the quality of our programs and the experiences of the young people we serve. You belong here if you believe that speed and care aren't opposites — you move fast, adapt when the season shifts, and never forget there's a person on the other side of every application.

Why Work for Woodcraft Rangers:

• Competitive salary – $75,000 - $88,000 annually

• Paid vacation & sick time – generous time off to recharge

• Lifecraft program – free college & career advancement for all staff

• Upward mobility – promote-from-within culture

• Health, dental & vision – comprehensive benefits coverage

• 403(b) retirement plan – invest in your future

• Pet insurance – because your whole family matters

• Mission-driven work – impact 30,000 + young people annually

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Talent & People Experience, the Talent Acquisition Manager leads full-cycle recruiting operations across Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Valley, and the Inland Empire. Managing a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists, this role owns the day-to-day pipelines, processes, and hiring outcomes needed to staff a high-quality, growing, geographically dispersed workforce — from frontline program staff and summer seasonal hires to HQ office roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists across a hybrid, multi-region environment — setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and building a strong team culture

• Own full-cycle recruiting across all staff categories, including frontline program staff, HQ roles, and high-volume seasonal hiring

• Monitor pipeline health across all lanes; track progress against hiring deadlines and surface risks and recommendations to the Director

• Leverage modern project management and AI tools to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and deliver real-time reporting on hiring progress

• Execute in-person and virtual recruiting events that are engaging, accessible, and optimized for conversion — managing logistics, candidate experience, and pipeline outcomes from event attendance through offer acceptance

• Apply current knowledge of Gen Z recruiting trends to shape candidate engagement strategies and digital sourcing approaches that resonate with today's emerging workforce

• Activate and manage talent pipelines through community partnerships, schools, and workforce development boards across Southern California

• Oversee equitable, distributed hiring across LA, SGV, and the Inland Empire, ensuring sourcing strategies reach candidates in under-resourced communities and through non-traditional channels

• Maintain relationships with regional program leadership to surface localized workforce challenges and ensure hiring reflects community context

• Partner with Employee Experience, Program, and Operations leadership to execute season-aligned hiring plans and ensure a seamless experience from offer acceptance through Day 1

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field — or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including at least 2-3 years in a people leadership or team lead capacity

• Demonstrated success executing in-person and virtual recruiting events with measurable hiring outcomes (e.g., conversion rates, hires per event, pipeline yield)

• Experience activating talent pipelines through community partnerships and non-traditional sourcing channels

• Experience with high-volume, multi-site hiring across geographically dispersed regions (preferably LA, SGV, and/or Inland Empire markets)

• Experience in youth development, education, afterschool, nonprofit, or similarly mission-driven, community-based organizations

• Experience building or improving recruiting processes, workflows, or systems in a scaling organization

• Experience using recruiting data and metrics to drive decision-making and improve hiring outcomes

Preferred

• Master’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

• Proficiency with modern ATS platforms and comfort using AI tools (e.g., Claude) and project management tools (e.g., Notion) to improve recruiting efficiency

• Working knowledge of California employment law and fair hiring/EEOC compliance practices

• Experience recruiting in bilingual (English/Spanish) environments

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent certification

Physical Demands:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical demands may be essential for the effective performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Frequent standing and sitting is required during working hours

• The ability to travel across the Great Los Angeles area, with occasional visits to Moreno Valley, using either a car or public transportation, is necessary several times a month.

• Regular use of hands for various tasks, such as operating a computer and handling objects, is essential.

• Must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 30 pounds

• Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment:

We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and will actively consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to effectively perform their roles. This position operates in environments typical of the following key aspects:

• Regular exposure to computer monitors during work.

• The typical noise level of a standard work environment.

• Stable internet access is required for effective work-from-home performance.

Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breastfeeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.