Manager, National Candidate Recruitment & Pipeline (Temporary)
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 highly motivated, data-driven recruiter and relationship builder to serve as the Manager, National Candidate Recruitment & Pipeline (Temporary). This role is responsible for the direct execution of LEE's national candidate recruitment and pipeline-building strategy across an assigned portfolio of regions. The Manager will be the primary engine for identifying, cultivating, and inspiring LEE members to pursue elected leadership.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Elected Leadership Recruitment and Pipeline, you will own the end-to-end recruitment process, from designing targeted outreach plans and hosting engaging events to leveraging member data for continuous improvement. Success in this role requires a strong orientation toward measurable results, operational excellence, and a commitment to ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience for members as they transition into coaching or campaign support.
The Manager, National Candidate Recruitment (Temporary) is an hourly, full-time, temporary position with an end date of 3/15/2027.
Due to the high volume of applications, the hiring team will prioritize review of completed applications which includes resume submission and the completion of a short answer question.
Position Location: Flexible
Travel Requirements: Up to 20% - travel regionally or nationally to in-person events may occasionally be required
Responsibilities:
Candidate Recruitment & Pipeline Building (40%)
Execute LEE’s national candidate recruitment and pipeline-building strategy across an assigned portfolio of regions, ensuring consistency, quality, and measurable progress toward long-term sustainability
Implement cultivation and recruitment plans that leverage member data and insights from past efforts—continuously refining approaches to achieve greater impact
Engage members through digital outreach, events, workshops, and partnerships, working closely with cross-functional teams to inspire them to pursue elected leadership
Partner with the Director, Elected Leadership (EL) Pathways, to ensure seamless handoff of recruited members into EL coaching or directly into campaign partnership with the EL Campaign team
Data Management & Operational Support (30%)
Manage reporting systems to provide actionable insights into the health, effectiveness, and sustainability of the candidate pipeline
Ensure timely, accurate data management in Salesforce, team trackers, and related databases, to inform decisions and advance team goals
Leverage LEE platforms, including Tableau and Salesforce, to organize and maintain quality member records that strengthen recruitment, pipeline building, and coaching efforts
Partnerships & Innovation (20%)
Support the Director, Elected Leadership Pathways to test innovative approaches that strengthen recruitment effectiveness and efficiency
Document and share lessons learned with the cross-functional recruitment team to drive continuous refinement of strategies
Collaborate with Member Partnerships team to highlight elected office as one of the most effective levers for lasting community change
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 Manager-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.)
3+ years of relevant work experience in a combination of student, membership-based, campaign, or K-12/higher-education recruitment, sales, or civic leadership; including, but not limited to, electoral campaign management, policymaking, membership-based organizing, and/or community organizing
Demonstrated experience designing and executing recruitment campaigns that inspire actions, ideally in a civic engagement or political context
Demonstrated ability to show initiative, flexibility, and innovation in problem-solving in pursuit of ambitious goals
Proven ability to build and leverage authentic relationships and inspire action across diverse audiences
Demonstrated orientation to data with a strong attention to analysis, details, and leveraging recruitment metrics and trends
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:
Strong proficiency in managing CRM and data systems
Demonstrated marketing skills