Director, Immersive Talent

The role

The Director, Immersive Talent will set and execute talent strategy by recruiting and managing speakers and educators for immersive experiences. This role involves leading talent operations, managing budgets, and supervising an Associate, Talent Services.

What you will do

• Execute talent strategy including recruitment, evaluation, and selection of speakers
• Support the deployment of educators and song leaders to immersive experiences
• Lead end-to-end talent and content support for regional conventions
• Partner with the BBYO Alumni team to identify and select alumni speakers
• Serve as the lead liaison to external talent on the IC Program Team
• Guide and coach IC program teams in developing high-quality programs
• Manage talent relationships including fee and contract negotiations
• Oversee the talent budget, contract and payment approvals, and talent management in Airtable
• Manage, coach, and develop the Associate, Talent Services
• Develop talent deployment resources and attend regional conventions to evaluate talent

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of work experience
• A bachelor's degree or higher
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with external partners, vendors, or talent
• Experience managing and developing a direct report
• Ability to manage and oversee talent and program budget
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, secure, and execute talent contracts
• Proficiency with digital project management and virtual collaboration tools such as Airtable, Microsoft 365, Teams, and Zoom
• Use social media and professional networks to discover and vet talent for teen audiences
• Attend BBYO major events 3-4 times per year including Staff Conference, Team Retreats, and International Convention and site visits
• Ability to travel as needed: 15% throughout the year
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without holding a visa or sponsorship

Nice to have

• Experience with youth or teens
• Familiarity with AZA and BBG, BBYOs Immersive Programs, or Jewish youth programs

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 18 paid secular and Jewish holidays
• Two-week long office shutdowns
• Medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, and 2.5x salary life insurance
• Generous 403b and Roth retirement plan with vested match
• Free access to WellHub, which includes access to gyms, online workouts and wellness apps
• Teen Involvement Benefit stipend
• Flexibility in bringing child(ren) on business travel
• Generous paid parental leave
• TSA pre-check payment
• Home technology allowance

Before you apply

• Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without holding a visa or sponsorship

About the company

BBYO is motivated by a mission to enhance the Jewish experience to build a meaningful, teen-led future. The company offers an inclusive culture built on trust and empowerment.