Manager, National Candidate Recruitment

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. )

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 (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 11/27/2026.

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: Remote

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 Pathways, to ensure seamless handoff of recruited members into Elected Leadership coaching or directly into campaign partnership with the Elected Leadership 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

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 a 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:

Pay and Benefits

The position level for this role is Manager 1 and the corresponding hourly pay range for this position is $31.49-$46.96. 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 full-time temporary staff have access to.

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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 and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly to address your request.