Director, Immersive Talent

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Implement talent strategy, encompassing the recruitment, evaluation, and selection of speakers for the International Convention, regional gatherings, summer events, and other immersive experiences.

• Assist in the deployment of educators and song leaders to immersive experiences.

• Oversee comprehensive talent and content support for regional conventions.

• Collaborate with regional teams to determine programming priorities, secure talent, and guide staff and talent in delivering engaging, high-quality experiences.

• Partner with the BBYO Alumni team to identify and select speakers from the alumni network.

• Act as the primary liaison for external talent on the International Convention Program Team.

• Work closely with regional leadership to coordinate talent and consultant assignments.

• Mentor and guide International Convention program teams in creating high-quality programs.

• Ensure continuity of talent and exceptional hosting experiences.

• Manage relationships with talent from initial outreach through post-event follow-ups, including fee negotiations, contract management, performance evaluations, and decisions on re-engagement.

• Supervise the talent budget, contract approvals, payments, and talent management via Airtable.

• Mentor, coach, and develop the Associate for Talent Services.

• Oversee contract administration, travel logistics, payments, and record-keeping.

• Create resources for talent deployment.

• Attend regional conventions and other programs to observe talent in action.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred experience working with youth or teenagers.

• Ability to identify speakers or educators who connect with teens and evaluate whether Jewish content is enjoyable, meaningful, and relevant.

• Proven experience in building and maintaining relationships with external partners, vendors, or talent.

• Experience in managing and developing direct reports.

• Capability to oversee and manage talent and program budgets.

• Demonstrated skill in negotiating, securing, and executing talent contracts.

• Proficiency in Airtable, Microsoft 365, Teams, and Zoom.

• Ability to utilize social media and professional networks to discover and assess talent for teen audiences.

• Familiarity with AZA and BBG, BBYO’s Immersive Programs, or Jewish youth programs is preferred.

• At least 8 years of professional experience.

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher.

• Attendance at BBYO major events 3-4 times annually, including Staff Conference, Team Retreats, International Convention, and site visits.

• Willingness to travel as necessary: approximately 15% throughout the year.

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

• Capacity to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable laws.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• 18 paid secular and Jewish holidays.

• Two-week office shutdowns.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Life insurance equivalent to 2.5 times the salary.

• Generous 403b and Roth retirement plan with a vested match.

• Complimentary access to WellHub, including gyms, online workouts, and wellness applications.

• Teen Involvement Benefit stipend.

• Flexibility to bring children on business trips.

• Generous paid parental leave.

• Eligibility for bonus incentives.

• TSA PreCheck expenses covered by BBYO.

• Home technology allowance.

• Options for pet insurance.

• An inclusive culture that offers flexibility in work location and autonomy in work execution.