LEE: Senior Director, National Candidate Recruitment (Part Time Temp)

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Job Description: Senior Director, National Candidate Recruitment (Part-Time Temp)

About LEE

LEE is a nonpartisan network of leaders at all stages of life and career. We provide 1:1 coaching, meaningful member-to-member connections, and skill-building opportunities to support and inspire members to increase access and opportunity in their communities. (wearelee.org)

We are a civic leadership development, membership organization. We equip LEE members with the tools, resources, and industry knowledge they need to take collective action and create change in their communities – whether that’s through policymaking, elected leadership, advocacy, or grassroots organizing. LEE believes that effective leaders who are grounded in their values and experiences can make a difference in their communities.

LEE is an outcomes-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. LEE is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, and to offer generous compensation, a virtual work setting that includes flexible scheduling, and a values-driven benefits package.

Position Summary:

LEE seeks a strategic, data-oriented recruiter to serve as a part-time Senior Director, National Candidate Recruitment (Temp). Reporting to the Senior Director, Elected Leadership Recruitment and Pipeline, the Senior Director will lead and execute national recruitment efforts to identify and cultivate future LEE members with the potential to run for elected office. This role will manage proactive outreach campaigns, oversee a national recruitment portfolio, and engage members in envisioning elected leadership as a path to impact. The ideal candidate combines first-hand experience navigating political landscapes with a recruitment or sales orientation, a track record of moving people from interest to action, and a deep belief in the power of values-driven civic leadership.

The Senior Director will play a critical role in building a robust, long-term candidate pipeline by implementing effective recruitment strategies and leveraging data to inform decision-making. They will partner across teams, such as Elected Leadership and Member Impact teams, to ensure members are seamlessly supported from initial interest through conversion to coaching or campaign support. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, enjoys connecting with people, and brings both strong execution and strategic thinking to candidate cultivation and engagement. The Senior Director, National Candidate Recruitment is an hourly, part-time, temporary position with an end date of 12/15/2025.

Position Location: Flexible

Travel Requirements: 10-15% travel - including up to four multi-day site visits and two to three team retreats per year

Responsibilities:

Candidate Recruitment Strategy & Execution (40%)

● Partner with the Senior Director of Elected Leadership to implement components of LEE’s multi-year candidate recruitment strategy, with a focus on senior-level leaders

● Manage national candidate pipeline-building projects and recruitment campaigns

● Cultivate and advise senior-level LEE members on running for office using a variety of proven strategies, including, but not limited to, digital outreach, events, workshops, and partnership engagements

● Successfully transition senior-level members into EL coaching or directly into campaign partnership

● Create, execute, and recommend recruitment innovations to develop a more effective and efficient candidate recruitment process; share lessons of success and failure with the cross-functional Elected Leadership recruitment team

Data Management & Operational Support (30%)

● Analyze outreach and conversion trends among senior-level leaders to refine recruitment strategies and identify opportunities to pivot for greater impact

● Support planning and accountability structures for national recruitment goals

● Maintain recruitment tracking systems and contribute to performance analysis and strategy refinements

● Ensure all actions are recorded in Salesforce, trackers, and other databases in a timely and accurate manner, and analyze data to support the teams’ goals

● Utilize databases, e.g., Salesforce, Google Drive, etc., to organize and maintain accurate member records to aid in recruitment and coaching initiatives

Org-Wide Collaboration (20%)

● Collaborate across teams to build and scale effective candidate recruitment efforts, to include projects such as building digital learning products, virtual programming, and immersive fellowships

Special Projects (10%)

● Engage in team-level, org-wide, or cross-team special projects as assigned by manager or designee

● Provide short-term coverage of other Senior Director-level duties during a leave, vacancy, or PTO

Minimum Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree or commensurate years of work experience (If you do not hold a Bachelor’s degree, an additional 4 years of relevant experience is required. If you hold an Associate’s degree, an additional 2 years of relevant experience is required.)

● 7+ years of relevant professional experience in a combination of recruitment or sales and civic leadership, including, but not limited to, electoral campaign management, policymaking, membership-based organizing, and/or community organizing

● Demonstrated ability to drive strategy and execution autonomously across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced, dynamic matrix organization

● Proven ability to build and leverage relationships and inspire action across diverse audiences and partners

● Strong attention to detail and demonstrated success in managing and operating data systems

● Strong data orientation with the ability to analyze data and identify useful metrics and trends to inform strategy

● Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team

● Strong, demonstrated commitment to LEE’s mission, core values, and theory of change

Preferred Qualifications:

● Experience personally running for elected office

● Service on a public board (elected or appointed)

● Experience in leadership development, programming, or program management

● Experience in digital engagement

● Coaching orientation or background in advising individuals through

decision-making processes

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

● This position is primarily a sedentary role working with colleagues based around the country using remote technologies.

● The person in this position will need to have the ability to travel to in-person meetings in various U.S. cities.

● Occasional evening and/or weekend work is required.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

Application Submission:

Thank you for considering LEE as a future employer, we are eager to review your application and learn more about your experiences and interest in LEE's mission.

We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. Due to the high volume of applications, the hiring team will prioritize review of completed applications which includes resume submission and the completion of one short answer question.

We do not have an application deadline for this position and we will review applications on a rolling basis. For additional information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section on LEE's Careers website.

You may use the application link here to apply: https://educationalequity.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/1b09c3b7-0889-47ef-b560-e6c43e89376d/apply?source=3442136-CS-58042

Pay and Benefits

The position level for this role is Senior Director 1 and the corresponding hourly pay range for this position is $54.04-$83.94. Pay is competitive and based upon relevant experience and cost of labor for your location. Learn more about compensation here. Note, this is a non-exempt position where employees are eligible for weekly overtime pay.

Please visit LEE's Careers Website for information on benefits that part-time temporary staff have access to:

● Part-time Temporary: https://wearelee.org/who-we-are/careers/#:~:text=Frequently%20Asked%20Questions

Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity

LEE is committed to equal employment opportunity, and as an organization committed to diversity, and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of ancestry, race, gender, age, color, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, religion, creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, political affiliation, national origin, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job and

accommodation would not pose undue hardship on LEE. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact [email protected] and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly to address your request.