Talent Sourcing Associate

Are you looking for work you can believe in?  At The Nature Conservancy we strive to make a difference every single day.  We’re looking for a dedicated person to identify, engage, and attract top talent that will help us achieve our mission to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.  The Talent Sourcing Associate (“Associate”) partners with Executive Recruiters (“Recruiters”), the Knowledge Manager, Scheduler, Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition, and hiring teams on passive candidate identification and engagement strategies to fill executive and niche roles across the globe.  Duties include strategically researching, identifying, and contacting top talent, as well as screening and qualifying individuals for executive-level recruitments. The Associate also implements targeted sourcing initiatives, leverages social networking sites, and uses other recruitment tools and advanced techniques to find passive talent.  The Talent Sourcing Associate reports to the Talent Knowledge Manager and is a member of the Executive Search Team and Talent Acquisition Team. 

If you’re looking to find a career where you can interact with multiple senior stakeholders, internal and external clients, and influence change across an organization, come join the Executive Search Team! We’re looking for a dedicated Sourcer to provide outstanding service and positive interactions with candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams globally.  You will bring passion, organization, polish, a strong sense of urgency, and meticulous attention to detail to support the Executive Search Team’s sourcing and recruitment process.  Organization, service excellence, executive presence, and the ability to quickly pivot and thrive in a fast-paced environment are key to this role.

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with Recruiters in proactively developing hiring pipelines, priorities, and timing.

• Become a subject matter expert for each recruitment, globally and cross-functionally, by quickly grasping and understanding the needs of the business.

• Conduct resourceful research and deliver results with little supervision while effectively managing multiple complex projects with competing priorities, demonstrating a strong sense of urgency, high attention to detail, and the ability to deliver results within established timelines.

• Work independently and take initiative to use creative and outside-the-box sourcing techniques to proactively identify top talent for niche and/or growth positions.

• Engage in internal kick-off calls, screen resumes, and assist in daily recruiting project management – including ~40% dedicated time in client- and candidate-facing tasks, i.e., conduct and document sourcing calls, managing prep/debrief calls, phone screens, and reference checks.

• Build relationships and directly source key talent through personal networks, LinkedIn, web searches, social media, job boards, associations, university career sites, and other sources.

• Track and disposition prospects, sources, and applicants throughout the recruitment lifecycle via established database tools: CRM (Phenom) and ATS (Workday).

• Produce reports for the Recruiters and Hiring Managers that details research results and the status of each recruitment. 

• Identify and prioritize high potential profiles from the prospect and applicant pools and present to Recruiters.

• Schedule and facilitate candidate interviews, as needed, and send prep materials in advance.

• Attend online networking events to learn new sourcing tools and techniques, especially those related to finding and developing a targeted talent pool.

• Help train field staff in creative sourcing tools and recruiting techniques, as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 5 years related work experience in area(s) of specialization or equivalent combination.

• Experience in creating credibility, trust, and partnerships with recruiters, candidates, and senior-level leadership through clear communication, responsiveness, and stakeholder support. 

• A minimum of three years of experience working with an applicant tracking system, including reporting and analytics.  

• Experience in conducting sourcing calls, phone screen assessments, and reference checks.

• Experience in social media channel sourcing and online presence (LinkedIn, Facebook, X/Twitter, etc.), combined with advanced internet research skills.

• Knowledge of recruiting and advanced sourcing techniques (i.e., Google Custom Search Engine, Boolean Sourcing, and others) for targeted candidate identification.

• Experience in coordinating and leading projects.

• Experience in writing job advertisements and posting jobs online.

• Experience in handling confidential and sensitive data.

• Proven written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to train others.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Box, with strong data management, reporting, and analytical skills.

• Experience in working well under pressure and under tight and changing deadlines.

• Experience multi-tasking, being resourceful, and persistent.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $77,800 -$103,800. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
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