Director of Talent
Full Time
Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually
One River School is transforming art education. With a rapidly growing network of schools across the country, we are building a company where creativity and community come together. Our mission is to transform art education, and to do that, we are committed to becoming the best place to work in the arts.
We are looking for a Director of Talent to lead how we attract, develop, and retain exceptional people across our organization. This is not a traditional recruiting role.
You will build a talent engine, one that identifies, attracts, and develops creative, driven individuals who elevate our schools and our culture. You will spend as much time shaping the employee experience as you do bringing in new talent.
You will be a key driver in building a company where people grow, feel recognized, and perform at a high level.
What You’ll Own
Talent Acquisition
- Build non-traditional recruiting pipelines through: Art schools, colleges, and universities, Artist communities and organizations and Local creative networks and events
- Develop relationships that create a steady flow of high-quality candidates
- Partner with leaders in the arts industry to identify and attract talent
- Design recruiting strategies that prioritize energy, mindset, and behaviors over credentials alone
- Elevate our employer brand to attract top creative and operational talent
People Development
- Build and implement frameworks for:
- Onboarding as a high-impact experience
- Ongoing employee development and growth paths
- Leadership development at the school level
- Partner with leadership to identify high-potential team members and support their growth
- Ensure every employee feels they are progressing and working towards professional development goals
Culture & Employee Experience
- Help define and reinforce a high-performance, creative culture
- Lead initiatives that strengthen engagement, accountability, and connection
- Design and implement programs that make One River a destination workplace in the arts
- Continuously gather insights from teams and translate them into action
Employee Recognition & Retention
- Build a best-in-class recognition program that celebrates employee performance, creativity and Growth
- Develop systems that reinforce what “great” looks like across the company
Drive retention through meaningful engagement, events and rewards
Who You Are
- A connector who naturally builds relationships and networks
- Passionate about people, creativity, and culture
- Energized by finding talent
- Skilled at reading EQ, behavior, potential, and mindset
- Experienced in talent acquisition, HR, or people development (multi-unit or service business a plus)
- A builder who thrives in a fast-growing, evolving company
- Highly organized, proactive, and execution-driven
- Experience using the Gallup Strengths Based Assessment is a plus
Compensation & Benefits:
- $100,000-120,000 annual salary range
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Creative, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment
- Hybrid schedule with regular in person work at our Englewood, NJ office
- Regular travel to One River School locations to connect with employees
How to Apply
Please include your resume and a cover letter that demonstrates a clear point of view on building a talent engine and your approach to evaluating and developing people.
One River is an Equal Opportunity Employer institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, pregnancy or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.