Chief Talent Officer

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Chief Talent Officer

Organization: Americas Future

Title: Chief Talent Officer

Location: Washington DC

Reports To: Senior Leadership

About the Organization

Americas Future (AF) is the premier talent accelerator and professional network for the next generation of classical liberals. We equip rising leaders with the skills experiences and community support they need to become principled champions of classical liberalism throughout their careers. Our national network strengthens the people and culture that keep the freedom movement thriving.

Position Summary

Americas Future is seeking a Chief Talent Officer to build manage and optimize AFs talent funnels across recruitment development engagement and placement. This is a senior strategic and execution-focused role responsible for designing and operationalizing AFs talent infrastructure.

The Chief Talent Officer will own the full talent lifecycle within Americas Future ensuring clear structured pathways from initial engagement through fellowship participation community involvement and ultimately professional placement. This role will lead the development of systems and processes that increase retention reduce drop-off and strengthen transitions between AF programs while building a high-functioning internal talent engine.

The Chief Talent Officer will also engage with partner organizations to align talent with opportunities and support coordination across the liberty movement.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Strategy & Pipeline Development

• Design and implement comprehensive end-to-end talent pipelines spanning recruitment development engagement and placement
• Map and refine talent pathways across the liberty movement identifying key entry points drop-off points and opportunities for growth
• Build systems that increase retention engagement and successful placement of participants
• Create clear structured pathways for individuals navigating careers within the movement

  Systems & Data Infrastructure

• Lead the buildout and ongoing management of AFs Salesforce-based talent tracking system
• Establish data standards lifecycle stages and reporting frameworks to track engagement outcomes and placements
• Translate data insights into actionable improvements across programming and partnerships

  Alumni Membership & Community Engagement

• Lead the development and launch of Americas Futures membership program
• Build systems and engagement strategies that strengthen long-term relationships with AF members alumni fellows and broader community participants
• Develop pathways for continued involvement beyond programs and events increasing retention and sustained engagement over time
• Create segmented engagement strategies tailored to different audiences across AFs ecosystem including fellows alumni and event participants
• Identify opportunities to connect members and alumni with relevant opportunities
• Work closely with AF leadership to cultivate a strong sense of belonging identity and long-term participation within the Americas Future network

  Partnership Development & Movement Coordination

• Build and manage relationships with aligned organizations across the liberty movement
• Establish trusted referral channels and pipelines with partner organizations
• Convene partners through regular check-ins roundtables and strategic collaboration
• Identify talent needs across the movement and align candidates to opportunities

  Reporting & Evaluation

• Track and report on key metrics including engagement retention and pipeline performance
• Build dashboards and reporting systems to communicate outcomes to leadership partners and funders
• Continuously evaluate and refine strategy based on performance and feedback

Qualifications

• 710 years of professional experience in talent development recruiting leadership development or workforce pipeline building
• Prior experience working within the liberty movement (required)
• Demonstrated experience building or managing talent pipelines fellowship programs or placement systems
• Strong systems thinker with experience building processes workflows and scalable infrastructure
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce strongly preferred) and data-driven decision-making
• Proven ability to build and maintain high-trust relationships across organizations
• Strong project management and operational execution skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build from the ground up
• A strong passion for Americas Futures mission and a deep commitment to developing connecting and empowering the next generation of liberty-minded leaders

Why This Role Matters

This role is the lynchpin of a new strategic initiative to strengthen the liberty movements talent infrastructure. The Chief Talent Officer will play a defining role in shaping how talent is identified developed and placed across the movement for years to come helping ensure that the next generation of leaders is equipped and connected to drive meaningful impact.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time role with a competitive benefits package and flexible employment structure based on candidate and organizational needs. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled.

Salary Range: $100000 $110000

Required Experience:

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