Talent Acquisition Manager, Programs & Partnerships

Location: New York

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** About Audubon
** The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet.

Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at  and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.
** Position Summary**:

The Talent Acquisition Manager, Programs & Partnerships plays a key role in advancing Audubon’s commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining early-career talent. Reporting to the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, this role leads recruitment for interns, fellows, and seasonal hires, builds strategic partnerships with universities, community organizations, and professional associations, and develops sustainable talent pipelines that reflect Audubon’s mission and values.

The position also contributes to the design and implementation of employment branding, pipeline development, and partnership strategies to strengthen Audubon’s presence and reach among emerging  addition, this position supports the creation and engagement of an Audubon Alumni Network, manages vendor and partner relationships, and oversees intern and fellowship engagement events—including Lunch & Learns, panel discussions, and end-of-year presentations—in partnership with teams across the organization.

This is a hybrid position based in Audubon’s New York City or Washington, DC offices.

Compensation:

Salary range based on geo-differentials:* $82,000-$91,000/year = Alaska, CA (not San Francisco), Connecticut, D.C., Chicago, Oyster Bay, NY* $91,000-$103,000/year = NYC (not Oyster Bay), San Francisco, Seattle
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Job Description
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* Essential Functions:

** Early Career Recruitment & Program Management
* Lead full-cycle recruitment for internship, fellowship, and seasonal programs, ensuring equitable, transparent, and high-quality candidate experiences.
* Partner with hiring managers and program leads across the network to forecast hiring needs, align recruitment strategies, and maintain consistency in selection processes.
* Plan, coordinate, and manage intern and fellowship engagement events (e.g., Lunch & Learns, panel discussions, and end-of-year presentations) in partnership with teams across the organization to enhance learning, connection, and engagement.

Partnership Development & Relationship Management
* Build and maintain partnerships with universities, colleges, career centers, professional associates, and community-based organizations to expand access to diverse early career talent.
* Identify and attend as needed priority opportunities where Audubon should be represented at career fairs, professional conferences, and community events to promote awareness of internship and fellowship opportunities (occasional evening and weekend travel required).
* Serve as the primary liaison for external vendors and talent partners, managing contracts, communications, and performance.

Pipeline & Alumni Engagement
* Develop and implement strategies to build and maintain talent pipelines for early-career and mid-management professionals, aligning with workforce planning and EDIB goals.
* Create and manage the Audubon Alumni Network to foster ongoing engagement and talent retention.
* Track and analyze alumni career trajectories and program outcomes to inform continuous improvement.

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