Talent and Community Manager

Talent and Community Manager

Orr Fellowship Overview

For over 24 years, Orr Fellowship has been dedicated to recruiting and developing the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs. Our program offers extraordinary early career professionals an opportunity to build unparalleled experiences in the Indiana business ecosystem. With about 200 current and incoming Fellows, over 70 partner companies, and over 725 alumni, we are deeply rooted in nurturing talent and driving business success. Learn more about our tradition of excellence at orrfellowship.org.

Talent and Community Manager Job Description

Orr Fellowship is looking for a highly skilled individual to serve as the connective tissue of our Indianapolis chapter. The ideal candidate enjoys a variety of responsibilities including; coordinating recruitment efforts, managing Fellow programming, planning and executing events, nurturing partner company relationships, and supporting marketing and communications. Above all, they will be comfortable in a role that demands creativity, high attention to detail, a people-first mindset, and genuine investment in the success of young professionals. The role will report to the President.

This role is for you if:

• You are passionate about early career talent development
• You have strong skills in building and nurturing relationships with early career talent, companies, and universities
• You are energized by detail oriented work and moving projects across the finish line
• Success is a team effort and you’re highly collaborative

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment (50% of role):

• Identify key stakeholders at partner universities and build relationships with them. This will include occasional travel to various campus locations
• Collaborate with Fellows and teammates to build and execute a cohesive recruitment strategy
• Manage the pipeline of high-quality candidates from sourcing and application through onboarding
• Ensure Fellow culture remains positive and compelling throughout the recruitment season
• Run onboarding and the integration of new Fellows for the first few months of the Fellowship experience 

Fellow Engagement (30% of role):

• Serve as a point of contact for Indianapolis Fellows throughout their two-year experience
• Assist in onboarding and leading the Fellow Leadership Team
• Communicate with current Fellows to understand requirements and constraints for each event and manage corresponding data throughout the year
• Support our Senior Director of Engagement & Regional Director, Evansville on opportunities to strengthen cohort community and support Fellows navigating challenges at their partner companies
• Coordinate and plan logistics for select events including venue, food/drink, materials, and attendee communications while paying close attention to financial and time constraints

Stakeholder Management and Communications (10% of role): 

• Support Senior Director of Talent & Partnerships in maximizing Partner Company experience with Orr Fellows and the program
• Collaborate with the team on onboarding and integrating new partner companies
• Source Fellow stories, partner company spotlights, and program updates to support brand awareness
• Support broader marketing efforts that drive recruitment pipeline and program visibility

Other Responsibilities (10% of role):

• Orr Fellowship operates as a lean team and there will be times when this person will need to perform duties outside of the listed responsibilities
• Flexibility, willingness to learn, and passion for supporting early career professionals is critical for success in this role
• Some evenings, weekend events, and travel will be required

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Passion for early career talent and willingness to work with and support Orr Fellows and their unique journeys
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
• Well-organized with strong multi-tasking and project management skills
• Experience in event planning, community building, or program coordination
• Able to handle stress, problem-solve, and remain calm

What we offer:

• Salary Band of $60,000- $70,000
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Unique Organizational Culture
• Additional Perks & Benefits

How to apply:

If you’re interested in the position we’d love to meet you! Submit your application here.

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