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Save the Children

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

The Role

The Lead Associate, Employer Brand & Emerging Talent will lead the development and execution of Save the Children's employer branding and early talent strategies to strengthen the organization's ability to attract, engage, develop, and retain mission-driven talent. Through employer branding, university partnerships, internship and fellowship programs, employee advocacy, and talent pipeline development, this role will enhance Save the Children's reputation as an employer of choice while building sustainable early talent pipelines.

Location

Hybrid – Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)
*not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change

Employer Brand & Talent Attraction (30%)

• Support implementation and governance of the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) by maintaining employer branding standards, messaging, and talent attraction assets
• Develop employer brand campaigns targeting critical talent segments
• Manage career site content and candidate-facing materials
• Develop content for LinkedIn, Indeed, Instagram, Tik Tok, Handshake and other attraction channels (in partnership with the Marketing/Social Media team(s) - including an employee ambassador program that empowers employees to serve as authentic brand advocates through storytelling and content creation
• Benchmark, research, and recommend new and different methods to attract candidates

Future Talent Programming & Engagement (30%)

• Lead implementation of Save the Children's organization-wide Internship & Fellowship Strategy by supporting annual recruitment, engagement, development and conversion plans
• Develop internship marketing materials
• Maintain early talent candidate pipelines
• Coordinate and enhance the Internship & Fellowship Development Program including a curriculum covering career readiness curriculum, executive speaker series, LinkedIn Learning journeys, networking events, career planning and community-building activities
• Develop and maintain an internship and fellowship alumni network
• Track conversion, retention, and career outcomes

Business Engagement & Workforce Planning (15%)

• Partner with hiring managers and HR business partners to create meaningful internship and entry-level opportunities
• Develop manager toolkits and onboarding resources
• Promote internship participation as part of annual workforce planning
• Encourage business ownership of early talent development
• Partner with Culture & Engagement team to support early talent onboarding program to accelerate the successful transition of interns, fellows, and entry-level employees into the organization

University & Strategic Partnerships (15%)

• Develop & manage relationships with colleges, universities, minority-serving institutions, and graduate programs
• Establish long-term partnerships with career centers, faculty, and student organizations
• Coordinate campus engagement strategies including career fairs, classroom presentations, and networking events
• Build relationships with nonprofit leadership programs and fellowship organizations 

Analytics & Continuous Improvement (10%)

• Track employer brand and early talent program performance metrics
• Analyze campaign effectiveness and engagement trends
• Monitor employer review platforms and candidate feedback
• Recommend continuous improvements that strengthen talent attraction and early talent outcomes

Key Deliverables 

• Operationalize EVP activation plan
• Develop annual employer branding content calendar
• Own and manage employer brand social media channels, including content publishing, community engagement, and performance analytics
• Establish employee ambassador program
• Establish university partnership framework
• Execute & maintain Internship & Fellowship Strategy
• Deliver the Internship & Fellowship Development Program
• Increase internship-to-employment conversion rates 

Required qualifications for the role

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Recruitment Marketing, Early Talent Programs, Human Resources, Learning & Development, or University Relations.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects and building collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders and external organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop engaging content, facilitate presentations, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate programs and events, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data, metrics, and feedback to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, recruitment marketing platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, or learning management systems
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred qualifications for the role

• Experience developing or supporting internship, fellowship, university recruiting, or early career development programs
• Experience managing employer branding, recruitment marketing, social media, or employee advocacy initiatives
• Experience working in a nonprofit, international development, or mission-driven organization
• Experience designing and facilitating learning, onboarding, or professional development programs

Compensation

Save the Children is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:

• Geo 1 - NY Metro, DC, and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average: Target Salary for this position is $72,250 - $80,750 base salary  
• Geo 2 - Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $65,450 - $73,150 base salary  
• Geo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $59,500 - $66,500 base salary  

The salary ranges listed above are for US based candidates. For candidates located outside of the US, salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record. Actual base salary may vary based on, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location (more information on job structure is available here).

About Us

We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal:

• Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities
• Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
• Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
• Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
• Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
• Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
• Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

 Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you.

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to applicantsupport@savechildren.org