\nAbout JFF \n\nJobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all. Seeing that millions of people are unfairly shut out of quality jobs and the chance for a better life, our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers toward a shared North Star: By 2033, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs.  \n\nTo achieve that goal, we design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. With a staff of more than 300 people across the country working remotely and in offices in Boston (headquarters), Washington, DC, and Oakland, California, we operate at the national, state, and local levels, forging deep partnerships with employers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education and workforce development providers to break down barriers and reimagine what’s possible.  \n\nWe’re on a path of ongoing growth and expanding impact. We have an operating budget of $105 million, and we’re funded by dozens of leading government agencies, foundations, and corporations. Learn more about JFF and join us as we build a future that works—for everyone.  \n\n \n\nDEIBW at JFF  \n\nDiversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and well-being (DEIBW) are core to JFF’s North Star and mission. We employ and build diverse teams across race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, age, and lived experiences and are constantly working toward ensuring these differences are celebrated and included. We aim to cultivate a culture that centers the overall care, well-being, and success of the employee through flexible work hours, balanced workloads, professional development, and equitable career advancement opportunities. Learn more about what DEIBW looks like in practice at JFF. \n\nWe seek to invest in and learn from those who represent the communities we serve, particularly individuals from populations who have been explicitly or implicitly excluded from the workforce. Knowing its importance to the success of our work and the engagement of our staff members, we aspire to attract and retain a diverse team and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply to our open roles. JFF is a fair chance employer and in alignment to our North Star, we strongly encourage individuals whose highest level of education attained is less than a 4-year degree; People of Color; and people with records to apply. \n\n \n\nAbout the Position \n\nAs part of JFF’s Solutions Design and Delivery (SD&D) group, the Research, Evaluation, and Analytics (REA) team works to create a future where evidence-driven programs and policies empower individuals, transform education and workforce systems, and ensure that everyone has access to quality jobs and meaningful career pathways. Through our Evaluation Services, Research to Advance the Field, and Labor Market Information Analytics, the REA team provides insights that shed light on the development, implementation, and impact of programs and policies that support inclusive and equitable economic advancement for all.  \n\nWhether through internal or external facing projects, our efforts are aimed at understanding what works, for whom, and under what conditions, particularly for groups that face barriers to economic advancement. The REA team is comprised of professionals with a range of research, evaluation and analytics experience and expertise, as well as content knowledge in workforce development and education domains. REA collaborates with staff and project teams across JFF to provide data-based insights that inform and enhance our work, as well as the broader ecosystems in which we work. \n\nAs part of the Research, Analytics and Evaluation (REA) team, the Director plays a critical role in executing the work of the unit, by designing workstreams and leading research and evaluation activities that inform JFF’s program and policy efforts, support our strategic objectives, and strengthen our influence in the field.  In this role, you will work collaboratively with other JFF units to develop and engage in research activities that inform and support their work. You will scope and design project plans and lead small teams to execute research initiatives that contribute to JFF’s strategic goals and priorities. \n\nYou will have the opportunity to contribute to strategic thinking to guide the REA team’s work and recommend and refine processes that enhance our productivity and ability to create and share new knowledge.  This role is ideal for a strategic and analytical researcher with strong quantitative and qualitative skills, who has conducted research in workforce and education domains centered on individuals without college degrees.  We are looking for someone who is eager to contribute to our team and advance JFF’s  North Star goals.  \n\n \n\nWhat You'll Do \n\nExpand JFF’s influence through strategic research  \n\n\nLead quantitative research activities analyzing structural barriers that limit women, Black, Latine, and other group advancement through education and workforce pathways. \n\nContribute to new research and evaluation proposals to support the work of the REA unit \n\nIdentify research topics, questions, and data sources that can provide new insights and strengthen JFF’s leadership in the field \n\nPartner with program unit staff to develop research activities to inform and enhance JFF’s program and policy work \n\nImplement appropriate qualitative methods to achieve project goals \n\n\n\n\nDeliver results through effective project management  \n\n\nDefine workstreams, and lead and mentor teams of research and program staff to carry out research and evaluation initiatives from design through achievement of goals \n\nDevelop and execute workplans and timelines to ensure project completion  \n\nImplement the use of tools (e.g., data visualization, statistical and qualitative software) and process improvements to enhance the quality and efficiency of our work and allow us to more effectively reach our target audiences \n\nDevelop, pilot, and field surveys for research and evaluation  \n\nImplement appropriate qualitative methods to achieve project goals  \n\n\n\n\nFoster relationships, collaboration and knowledge sharing:  \n\n\nDevelop external relationships with funders, research professionals, organizations, and sites for partnering on research, evaluation, and dissemination  \n\n\n\n\n\nEstablish and model strong, collaborative relationships with REA and other JFF colleagues that embrace the diversity of staff experiences, provide equitable opportunities for growth, and foster open dialogue and feedback on how to improve our work \n\nEstablish communication plans highlighting project team evaluation and analysis, and adapt messages based on the audience \n\nParticipate in REA team activities to support the achievement of our unit goals \n\n\n\n\n \n\nWho You Are  \n\nThe qualifications listed within the job description are intended as a guide and we do not expect candidates to bring all experiences and skills listed. Research supports that self-selecting out of potential professional opportunities is particularly common among individuals with identities that are marginalized in professional spaces. So, if you believe that you can meet the overall expectations of the position, we encourage you to apply so that we have an opportunity to learn more about you and the unique strengths you would bring to the work. \n\n\nYou bring experience leading and contributing to quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation across content areas related to JFF’s work, including education, workforce development, labor market trends, prison education and reentry, green jobs, youth career navigation, and analysis of structural barriers that limit women, Black, Latine, and other group advancement through education and workforce pathways. (New hires at the Director I level at JFF typically bring 10+ years of prior professional experience through a combination of full-time, part-time, internship, and/or freelance positions) \n\nYou have experience cleaning, managing, and analyzing quantitative data including knowledge of statistical software (i.e. Stata, R2, SPSS) for multivariate analysis and hypothesis testing. \n\nYou have experience identifying, assessing and utilizing large-scale and longitudinal secondary data sources to test research hypotheses pertaining to the above content areas. \n\nYou have experience conducting in-depth literature reviews to develop new research questions and connect analysis with prior findings for context.  \n\nYou are familiar with and comfortable using data visualizations tools and / or business intelligence platforms (e.g.,Tableau, Domo, PowerBI)  \n\nYou bring experience analyzing qualitative data including coding and analyzing themes for findings and the development of promising practices. \n\nYou have experience managing research project teams, including setting up quality control measures for research accuracy and integrity \n\nYou use your entrepreneurial mindset to lead projects, take initiative and deliver high quality, on time work that aligns with JFF’s strategic goals and priorities  \n\nYou demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to translate your research and evaluation results to various audiences (including practitioners, policymakers and researchers), and through a range of products (e.g., reports, blogs, infographics and journal articles).  \n\n\n\n\n\nYou demonstrate a growth mindset and a desire to continuously improve in your work and support the growth and mentoring of your colleagues \n\nYou possess high energy and passion for JFF’s mission and North Star, and the ability to apply JFF’s core values to all areas of your work    \n\nYou are energized by stewarding JFF’s DEIBW values and practices within your day-to-day work, including embracing the differences and celebrating the diversity that each individual brings to JFF  \n\nYou value building positive and collaborative relationships with others, including people whose identities and backgrounds differ from your own \n\n\n\n\n \n\nWhat We Offer  \n\nAt JFF, we’re fueled by the desire to create a world where everyone has equal opportunity for economic advancement. Our team works hard to push the boundaries of what is possible, and in return, we provide a gratifying work experience, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes flexibility and choice as core values in order to support people wherever they are in their lives and careers.  \n\nJFF has offices in Boston, Oakland, and Washington, DC; employees are welcome to use JFF office space to work in-person or hybrid, or completely remote. To improve the employee experience and promote productivity while working remotely, JFF offers an annual home office stipend to all regular full-time and part-time employees. In addition, new employees receive office equipment as needed.   \n\nThe hiring range for this role is $100,000 - $125,000 annually, in alignment to JFF’s Director I salary band and our compensation philosophy. Starting salaries for new hires will be determined based on a combination of the new hire’s relevant experience and market demands.  \n\n \n\nTo Apply  \n\nAs part of your application, please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, addressed to  Lois Joy, Research Director, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. \n\nWe are accepting applications through 5pm EST on July 12, 204. Applications submitted by that date will be reviewed, and candidates will receive updates on their candidacy by the week of July 22nd.  \n\nAt JFF, we’re also committed to accessibility and want to ensure that everyone, including people with disabilities, can fully access and engage with our application and hiring process. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability and/or have specific access/accommodation needs in order to fully participate in our hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. \n\n \n\nPositions at JFF are not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship or open to F-1 student visa holders.   \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design and Design jobs that are similar:\n\n $70,000 — $100,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nBoston, Massachusetts, United States

\nAbout JFF \n\nJobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all. Seeing that millions of people are unfairly shut out of quality jobs and the chance for a better life, our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers toward a shared North Star: In 10 years, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs.    \n\nTo achieve that goal, we design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. With a staff of more than 300 people across the country working remotely and in offices in Boston (headquarters), Washington, DC, and Oakland, California, we operate at the national, state, and local levels, forging deep partnerships with employers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education and workforce development providers to break down barriers and reimagine what’s possible.   \n\nWe’re on a path of ongoing growth and expanding impact. We have an operating budget of $105 million, and we’re funded by dozens of leading government agencies, foundations, and corporations. Learn more about JFF and join us as we build a future that works—for everyone.  \n\n \n\nDEIBW at JFF  \n\nDiversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and well-being (DEIBW) are core to JFF’s North Star and mission. We employ and build diverse teams across race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, age, and lived experiences and are constantly working toward ensuring these differences are celebrated and included. We aim to cultivate a culture that centers the overall care, well-being, and success of the employee through flexible work hours, balanced workloads, professional development, and equitable career advancement opportunities. Learn more about what DEIBW looks like in practice at JFF. \n\nWe seek to invest and learn from those who represent the communities we serve, particularly individuals from populations who have been explicitly or implicitly excluded from the workforce. Knowing its importance to the success of our work and the engagement of our staff members, we aspire to attract and retain a diverse team and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply to our open roles. JFF is a fair chance employer and in alignment to our North Star, we strongly encourage individuals whose highest level of education attained is less than a 4-year degree; People of Color; and people with records to apply. \n\n \n\nAbout the Position \n\nTo support JFF’s rapid growth and opportunities for increased impact, JFF is seeking to hire an Executive Assistant (EA) to meet the needs of the Center for Career Navigation. Across JFF, EAs are valued members of our organization who play a critical role in managing the behind-the-scenes work, enabling senior leaders to operate as vehicles for change. Your skill at connecting the dots between individual administrative tasks or scheduling requests, and your team’s vision and priorities, adds value by allowing senior leaders and their teams to do their best work.  \n\nJFF fosters and celebrates a team environment that is creative, inclusive, generative, highly collaborative, and focused on impact. This is great opportunity to work directly with senior-level leaders at JFF and build community with other EAs across the organization, thus ensuring you have the support, resources, and more to make your work effective and engaging. The ideal candidates for this role are highly organized, proactive, and adept at communicating effectively with a variety of stakeholders.  \n\n \n\nWhat You'll Do  \n\nSupport the Vice President (VP), Center for Career Navigation in leveraging their time, through scheduling, calendaring, and prioritization \n\n\nProvide strong calendar management by prioritizing inquiries and requests, and troubleshooting conflicts when planning and scheduling meetings \n\nManage correspondence by triaging, drafting responses to, or directly responding to email inquiries \n\nSupport the organization and productivity of the VP by organizing, prioritizing, and summarizing emails and requests \n\nManage detailed travel plans, including drafting itineraries, coordinating flight, hotel, and dinner reservations, submitting event RSVPs, tracking travel reimbursements, etc. related to the VP’s in-person meetings and events \n\nCoordinate scheduling for executive-level meetings that involve the VP, Center for Career Navigation and assist with preparing information and materials for meetings, acting as the point of contact with internal and external attendees, and/or taking notes during the meetings \n\nCreate, edit, and proofread materials in partnership with senior leaders, including email communication, meeting agendas, and other internal- or external-facing materials \n\n\n\n\nProactively prepare the VP, anticipate challenges, and find solutions across engagements \n\n\nKeep the VP informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities and follow up appropriately \n\nUnderstand the VP’s capacity, priorities, and preferences to make judgements and recommendations that ensure smooth daily engagements and dedicated focus/work time \n\nStay up to date with the VP’s meeting occurrences and deadlines with key internal and external stakeholders to support senior leaders in budgeting their time, preparing to fully engage in meetings, and to follow through with the next steps they are responsible for \n\nSupport the VP's fundraising, business development, and partnership development efforts by preparing leaders effectively for engagements and managing relevant data on these activities \n\n\n\n\nCollaborate, contribute, and add capacity across teams \n\n\nAct as the Hiring Coordinator for roles in which the VP is the hiring manager, providing critical support to hiring teams by liaising and scheduling interviews with candidates advancing through the hiring process \n\nProvide ad hoc administrative support to other senior leaders within the Center for Career Navigation, capacity permitting  \n\nCollaborate with peer Executive Assistants and Coordinators across the organization to ensure efficient, comprehensive support to senior leaders, and completion of shared role responsibilities \n\nManage, coach, or mentor other Executive Assistants or Coordinators, as needed \n\n\n\n\n \n\nWho You Are  \n\nThe qualifications listed within the job description are intended as a guide and we do not expect candidates to bring all experiences and skills listed. Research supports that self-selecting out of potential professional opportunities is particularly common among individuals with identities that are marginalized in professional spaces. So, if you believe that you can meet the overall expectations of the position, we encourage you to apply so that we have an opportunity to learn more about you and the unique strengths you would bring to the work. \n\n\nYou have a proven track record of successfully supporting senior level executives and leveraging their capacity effectively in order to reach ambitious goals (Executive Assistants at this level at JFF typically bring 10+ years of prior professional experience through a combination of full-time, part-time, internship, and/or freelance positions)  \n\nYou are highly organized with the ability to prioritize your workload, multitask, and deliver quality work that supports you and your senior leader’s priorities \n\nYou can quickly identify, learn, and adopt new approaches, processes, and technology that increase the quality, value, and efficiency of you and your team’s work \n\nYou value relationships and make it a priority to build effective, positive, and respectful relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders; you are skilled at getting to know the needs, preferences, and styles of the senior leaders you support \n\nYou have a track record of successfully collaborating with others and know how to hold yourself and others accountable in order to achieve shared goals \n\nYou are skilled at clearly communicating information with others verbally, in meetings, or in writing and seek out opportunities to share knowledge across your organization \n\nYou proactively anticipate needs and challenges and identify creative solutions to adapt approaches and/or change course as needed \n\nYou know how to optimize a senior leader’s capacity, especially when competing priorities arise, by ensuring that their decisions, projects, and communications align to your team or organization’s overall goals and mission \n\nYou are adept at keeping senior leaders well-informed by collecting, organizing, and sharing relevant information \n\nYou are an active listener who demonstrates good judgement and clear analytical thinking when making decisions, especially when responding to confidential and time-sensitive matters  \n\nYou possess excellent attention to detail and know how to handle highly confidential and time sensitive information with necessary care and prioritization \n\nYou are an effective problem-solver, with the ability to proactively identify key opportunities, issues and risks, and exercise independent professional judgment \n\nYou possess high energy and passion for JFF’s mission and North Star, and the ability to apply JFF’s core values to all areas of your work    \n\nYou are energized by stewarding JFF’s DEIBW values and practices within your day-to-day work, including embracing the differences and celebrating the diversity that each individual brings to JFF  \n\n\n\n\n \n\nWhat We Offer  \n\nAt JFF, we’re fueled by the desire to create a world where everyone has equal opportunity for economic advancement. Our team works hard to push the boundaries of what is possible, and in return, we provide a gratifying work experience, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes flexibility and choice as core values in order to support people wherever they are in their lives and careers.  \n\nJFF has offices in Boston, Oakland, and Washington, DC; employees are welcome to use JFF office space to work in-person or hybrid, or completely remote. To improve the employee experience and promote productivity while working remotely, JFF offers an annual home office stipend to all regular full-time and part-time employees. In addition, new employees receive office equipment as needed.   \n\nThe hiring range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000 annually, in alignment to JFF’s Executive Assistant II salary band and our compensation philosophy. Starting salaries for new hires will be determined based on a combination of the new hire’s relevant experience and market demands.  \n\n \n\nTo Apply  \n\nAs part of your application, please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, addressed to JFF’s Talent Acquisition Team, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. We are accepting applications through 5pm EST on Friday, June 28, 2024. Applications submitted by that date will be reviewed and candidates will receive updates on their candidacy by the week of July 8, 2024.   \n\nAt JFF, we’re also committed to accessibility and want to ensure that everyone, including people with disabilities, can fully access and engage with our application and hiring process. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability and/or have specific access/accommodation needs in order to fully participate in our hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. \n\n \n\nPositions at JFF are not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship or open to F-1 student visa holders.  \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Travel and Senior jobs that are similar:\n\n $95,000 — $125,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nBoston, Massachusetts, United States

\nAbout JFF \n\nJobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all. Seeing that millions of people are unfairly shut out of quality jobs and the chance for a better life, our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers toward a shared North Star: In 10 years, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs.  \n\nTo achieve that goal, we design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. With a staff of more than 300 people across the country working remotely and in offices in Boston (headquarters), Washington, DC, and Oakland, California, we operate at the national, state, and local levels, forging deep partnerships with employers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education and workforce development providers to break down barriers and reimagine what’s possible.   \n\nWe’re on a path of ongoing growth and expanding impact. We have an operating budget of $105 million, and we’re funded by dozens of leading government agencies, foundations, and corporations. Learn more about JFF and join us as we build a future that works—for everyone.  \n\n \n\nDEIBW at JFF  \n\nDiversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and well-being (DEIBW) are core to JFF’s North Star and mission. We employ and build diverse teams across race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, age, and lived experiences and are constantly working toward ensuring these differences are celebrated and included. We aim to cultivate a culture that centers the overall care, well-being, and success of the employee through flexible work hours, balanced workloads, professional development, and equitable career advancement opportunities. Learn more about what DEIBW looks like in practice at JFF. \n\nWe seek to invest in and learn from those who represent the communities we serve, particularly individuals from populations who have been explicitly or implicitly excluded from the workforce. Knowing its importance to the success of our work and the engagement of our staff members, we aspire to attract and retain a diverse team and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply to our open roles. JFF is a fair chance employer and in alignment to our North Star, we strongly encourage all individuals to apply, including people of color and people with records. There is no degree or credential requirement for this position.   \n\n \n\nAbout the Position \n\nThe Director, Fair Chance Impact is a newly created position within JFF and will be embedded within JFF’s Field Implementation Team (FIT). The Field Implementation Team is a team within our Solutions Design & Delivery (SD&D) at JFF and is the largest team with more than 150 members who contribute to the design and execution of JFF’s funded work across the Solutions Group, JFFLabs, Strategic Engagements, the Policy & Advocacy team, and other teams. The FIT is comprised of subject matter/domain experts, or developing experts, and generalists across a range of experience levels. \n\nThe Director, Fair Chance Impact will report to a Director, FIT Cluster within FIT and will work closely with colleagues across their team, the Center for Justice and Economic Advancement (CJEA) team, including the Senior Director, Fair Chance Impact and others across JFF. The Director’s primary role will be to lead projects alongside JFF’s Center for Justice & Economic Advancement (CJEA). CJEA promotes economic mobility for people with records of arrest, conviction, and incarceration through a multipronged strategy to:    \n\n\nexpand talent development opportunities;   \n\nequip employers to implement fair chance hiring practices;    \n\nestablish state and federal policies that normalize opportunity; and    \n\ncreate and curate research  \n\n\n\n\nThe Director will advance the CJEA agenda to cultivate a fair chance ecosystem by catalyzing and influencing employer action to generate a robust talent development pipeline through the implementation of fair chance hiring practices. Specifically, this Director will be responsible for developing strategies to engage and mobilize employers and cultivate employer networks that champion fair chance hiring. They will also equip employers to implement fair chance practices and build an inclusive workplace by the development and dissemination of resources, products and lines of services that are responsive to employer needs. While this role will initially provide project leadership to scale our employer and partner networks to promote fair chance hiring practices and other initiatives under CJEA, over time, this Director could be deployed across projects sponsored by different Practices and Centers at JFF; this would be based on JFF's evolving needs and your skill sets and interests. \n\nThis is a great role for someone who feels comfortable directing multiple complex projects, is energized by building networks of employers who are passionate about building fair chance hiring practices and is eager to leverage their deep understanding and subject matter expertise in fair chance hiring, postsecondary education in prison and equitable pathways to economic mobility.  \n\n \n\nWhat You'll Do  \n\nDevelop, cultivate and manage employer partnerships and serve as a trusted advisor to partners \n\n\nEstablish and nurture a network of employers committed to fair chance hiring; Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including employers, education and training providers, corrections agencies, and advocacy groups \n\nServe as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to stakeholders; Drive technical assistance strategies, including the development of products, resources and recommendations to build the capacity of employer partners on the implementation of fair chance hiring and inclusive workplace practices \n\nFacilitate communities of practice; Develop peer learning opportunities and knowledge exchange among employer network members to foster a supportive community around fair chance hiring and impact \n\nDrive creative ideas and support the on-going development of an employer engagement strategy focused on new business development and identify priority industry sectors and/or geographic areas for engagement \n\nGenerate and manage a strong employer prospect pipeline: identify, develop and secure employer partnerships with great long-term potential to convert to client, funders, and advocates for CJEA services and field change \n\nEstablish and structure processes for internal and external stakeholders, including employer partners and CJEA team, to track progress and meet quarterly KPIs regarding identifying, cultivating and converting new employers to partners  \n\nEnsure effective tracking of engagements through our CRM (Salesforce) across CJEA, in partnership with other JFF Centers and Practices that interact with and provide services for fair chance hiring employers \n\n\n\n\nFoster a culture of collaboration, inclusion and results through learning  \n\n\nDevelop relationships to foster teamwork and collaboration that expands JFF’s capabilities around fair chance hiring practices and economic mobility \n\nMake strategic connections around fair chance hiring across the organization and build effective relationships with colleagues and teams and coach others to do the same \n\nCollaborate extensively cross organizationally with the Research Director and CJEA leadership to develop and implement strategies for market research around fair chance work \n\nOversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of fair chance hiring initiatives; Direct multiple projects and delegate work across various projects to support team priorities and JFF’s mission \n\n\n\n\nCollaborate on employer research, analysis and contribute to CJEA’s programmatic strategies \n\n\nAdvance JFF’s Fair Chance Impact priorities by representing the organization in external meetings, conferences, workshops, and public events \n\nDeliver presentations and participate in panel discussions to raise awareness and advocate for fair chance hiring practices \n\nScope and define fair chance hiring market research, identifying key industry trends, analyzing competitive landscapes, and gathering data to inform strategic decisions and enhance the effectiveness of CJEA's initiatives   \n\nEstablish KPIs and report on data on employer engagement and change to better understand partnerships, network engagement and employer change impact   \n\nRegularly report on key performance indicators, successes, and areas for improvement to internal and external stakeholders \n\nReview and enhance resources and materials to promote fair chance hiring practices with a strong focus on the retention and promotion of people with records across all industries and sectors in the labor market \n\nDevelop mechanisms for information gathering and sharing across stakeholders to ensure CJEA programming is responsive to employer needs around implementation of fair chance hiring practices \n  \n\n\n\n\nWho You Are  \n\nThe qualifications listed within the job description are intended as a guide and we do not expect candidates to bring all experiences and skills listed. Research supports that self-selecting out of potential professional opportunities is particularly common among individuals with identities that are marginalized in professional spaces. So, if you believe that you can meet the overall expectations of the position, we encourage you to apply so that we have an opportunity to learn more about you and the unique strengths you would bring to the work. \n\n\nYou bring lived experience or deep understanding of systems that people with records must interact with to navigate career and economic mobility and/or have professional experience leading fair chance hiring initiatives, inclusive workforce practices, and organizational dynamics around hiring and onboarding people with records (New hires at the Director II level at JFF typically bring 12+ years of prior professional experience through a combination of full-time, part-time, internship, and/or freelance positions) \n\nYou bring experience working with diverse stakeholders with a shared agenda/initiative (i.e., employers, community-based organizations, advocacy organizations) and understanding of federal and state policy issues related to economic mobility for people with records; You are collaborative and thrive on working directly with others in support of fair chance hiring and inclusive hiring practices \n\nYou have experience conducting, managing, or participating in research projects related to post-secondary education opportunities for people with records \n\nYou have exceptional organizational skills and a keen attention to detail, with the ability to direct and lead multiple complex projects simultaneously and delegate work across various projects to support team and organizational priorities \n\nYou are a dynamic facilitator who knows how to design and lead networks of employer partners; You are a skilled communicator and demonstrate the ability to present to a range of audiences with the ability to synthesize and communicate complex issues in clear and actionable ways  \n\nYou model inclusive leadership, working effectively with diverse staff, and are a  steward of organizational culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion; You ensure that decisions, teams and processes respect individual differences and support diversity across teams \n\nYou value building positive and collaborative relationships with others, including people whose identities and backgrounds differ from your own \n\nYou demonstrate a growth mindset and a desire to continuously improve in your work and approach.   \n\nYou possess high energy and passion for JFF’s mission and the ability to apply JFF’s core values to all areas of your work   \n\nYou possess high energy and passion for JFF’s mission and North Star, and the ability to apply JFF’s core values to all areas of your work    \n\nYou are energized by stewarding JFF’s DEIBW values and practices within your day-to-day work, including embracing the differences and celebrating the diversity that each individual brings to JFF  \n\nYou bring demonstrated experience working with employers on practices for hiring people with records. Lived experience is highly valued. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nWhat We Offer  \n\nAt JFF, we’re fueled by the desire to create a world where everyone has equal opportunity for economic advancement. Our team works hard to push the boundaries of what is possible, and in return, we provide a gratifying work experience, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes flexibility and choice as core values in order to support people wherever they are in their lives and careers.  \n\nJFF has offices in Boston, Oakland, and Washington, DC; employees are welcome to use JFF office space to work in-person or hybrid, or completely remote. To improve the employee experience and promote productivity while working remotely, JFF offers an annual home office stipend to all regular full-time and part-time employees. In addition, new employees receive office equipment as needed.   \n\nThe hiring range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 annually, in alignment to JFF’s Director II salary band and our compensation philosophy. Starting salaries for new hires will be determined based on a combination of the new hire’s relevant experience and market demands. \n\n \n\nTo Apply  \n\nAs part of your application, please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, addressed to Khalilah Olokunola, Senior Director, Fair Chance Impact, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. \n\nWe are accepting applications through Thursday, June 20th.  Applications submitted by that date will be reviewed and candidates will receive updates on their candidacy by the week of June 24, 2024.   \n\nAt JFF, we’re also committed to accessibility and want to ensure that everyone, including people with disabilities, can fully access and engage with our application and hiring process. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability and/or have specific access/accommodation needs in order to fully participate in our hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. \n\n \n\nPositions at JFF are not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship or open to F-1 student visa holders.  \n\n  \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Embedded and Senior jobs that are similar:\n\n $60,000 — $125,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nBoston, Massachusetts, United States

\nAbout JFF \n\nJobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all. Seeing that millions of people are unfairly shut out of quality jobs and the chance for a better life, our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers toward a shared North Star: In 10 years, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs.    \n\nTo achieve that goal, we design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. With a staff of more than 300 people across the country working remotely and in offices in Boston (headquarters), Washington, DC, and Oakland, California, we operate at the national, state, and local levels, forging deep partnerships with employers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education and workforce development providers to break down barriers and reimagine what’s possible.   \n\nWe’re on a path of ongoing growth and expanding impact. We have an operating budget of $105 million, and we’re funded by dozens of leading government agencies, foundations, and corporations. Learn more about JFF and join us as we build a future that works—for everyone.  \n\nDEIBW at JFF  \n\nDiversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and well-being (DEIBW) are core to JFF’s North Star and mission. We employ and build diverse teams across race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, age, and lived experiences and are constantly working toward ensuring these differences are celebrated and included. We aim to cultivate a culture that centers the overall care, well-being, and success of the employee through flexible work hours, balanced workloads, professional development, and equitable career advancement opportunities. Learn more about what DEIBW looks like in practice at JFF.  \n\nWe seek to invest and learn from those who represent the communities we serve, particularly individuals from populations who have been explicitly or implicitly excluded from the workforce. Knowing its importance to the success of our work and the engagement of our staff members, we aspire to attract and retain a diverse team and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply to our open roles. JFF is a fair chance employer and in alignment to our North Star, we strongly encourage individuals whose highest level of education attained is less than a 4-year degree; People of Color; and people with records to apply. \n\nAbout the Position \n\nJFF has experienced a period of unprecedented growth in revenue, programming, and funding pursuit over the last 3-4 years. As such, the Development Team is expanding, both in number and function, not only to align with this growth, but also to meet significant needs for more flexible resources to support organizational capacity and innovation. Changes are underway in JFF’s fundraising strategy and processes to ensure a strong and diversified resource base for the organization. The team has launched an enterprise-wide fundraising approach and will be driving an organization-wide culture of philanthropy, supported by best practices. Key to this approach will be the introduction of several new positions including the newly created position of Director, Prospect Management.  \n\nWe are looking to hire a Director, Prospect Management, who will be situated on our central development team and will report to the Senior Director of Development Strategy & Operations. This role offers the opportunity to build out a brand-new strategic prospect management program to advance fundraising goals in support of JFF’s mission. This role will work to increase capacity funding by overseeing and supporting individuals responsible for identifying and researching prospects for major gifts from corporations, foundations and individuals, analyzing opportunities for increased revenue performance, using data visualization to track and report progress, and creating an infrastructure for the CRM including pipeline development. The Director will have the chance to work collaboratively with colleagues on the Development team and others to help Business Units (JFF’s program areas) develop effective strategies and leverage a OneJFF approach to maximize the support of prospects and funders.  \n\nThe ideal candidate for this role is a strategic and consultative partner who possesses exceptional fundraising knowledge, is a systems thinker with customer service orientation, and a top-notch communicator. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building out new processes from scratch – this person will build an effective prospect management program for the first time at JFF.. Currently, our revenue from corporate and foundation funders exceeds $60M annually, and we will want this role to focus on continuing to build out this work through landscape analysis of national corporate and foundation funders. Our Individual Giving program is brand new to JFF and raises less than $100,000 annually, this role will be key in building a pipeline from scratch in partnership with the Senior Director, Individual Giving with a focus on both HNWI and annual giving growth opportunities. This role is a great opportunity to not only lead and execute against our vision for fundraising at JFF, but also to inform the design and success of this new and developing work at JFF.   \n\nWhat You'll Do  \n\nBuild and implement strategic Prospect & Pipeline development program at JFF \n\n\nResponsible for the overall prospect development program at JFF which includes building out a brand-new prospect management process \n\nDrive Prospect Management process by doing donor research, proactive prospecting, tracking, and reporting in relation to pipelines, briefing creation and management for funder meetings  \n\nPartner with Development colleagues, and proactively identify other fundraising leads to assign and manage portfolios to support best practices \n\nCreate guidelines for managing portfolios and conduct ongoing portfolio analysis to ensure that prospects are being qualified, cultivated, solicited, and stewarded in line with the strategic goals of the Development team \n\nConduct research on current and prospective corporate and foundation donors and individuals in support of the JFF’s North Star Campaign and other initiatives, and research alternative funding vehicles \n\n\n\n\nOversee, support, and operationalize Prospect Management work across JFF \n\n\nSupervise the Senior Prospect Manager to maximize the positive effect of prospect research for JFF \n\nIdentify opportunities for learning about the changing philanthropic landscape to help steward best practices for the Development Team’s strategy and Business Unit staffs’ growth and development around fundraising and prospect management practices \n\nBuild out a strategic approach to engage high net worth individuals to support enterprise-wide capacity funds \n\nLead capacity building for each Business Unit’s strategy, leveraging your prospect management expertise and JFF’s development best practice \n\n\n\n\nDevelop effective strategies to report & analyze data to inform continuous improvement   in JFF’s Prospect Management efforts \n\n\nDesign and manage effective use for Prospect Research tools including but not limited to Salesforce, iWave and/or LexisNexis and reports to facilitate data driven prospect management \n\nDevelop and maintain reports and analytical tools for tracking of fundraising performance indicators \n\nProvide quantitative and qualitative analysis of pipeline activity and movement to drive strategic planning and inform goals and metrics for fundraising \n\nDesign both regular and ad hoc reports based on the needs of development staff and other stakeholders to enable data-driven decision making \n\nConduct reporting and analytics to facilitate engagement with a broader and more diverse donor and prospect pool  \n\n\n\n\nWho You Are  \n\nThe qualifications listed within the job description are intended as a guide and we do not expect candidates to bring all experiences and skills listed. Research supports that self-selecting out of potential professional opportunities is particularly common among individuals with identities that are marginalized in professional spaces. So, if you believe that you can meet the overall expectations of the position, we encourage you to apply so that we have an opportunity to learn more about you and the unique strengths you would bring to the work. \n\n\nYou bring experience with prospect research and pipeline management (New hires at the Director II level at JFF typically bring 12+ years of prior professional experience through a combination of full-time, part-time, internship, and/or freelance positions)   \n\nYou have a track record of success in leading prospect management functions, including writing, editing and collaborating with staff on prospect research efforts  \n\nYou ideally have considerable experience with corporate and foundation prospect research \n\nYou bring experience in designing and leading capacity building to help staff hone their prospect research needs and you have helped instill and steward fundraising best practices with a team to help level up their continued growth in this area \n\nYou bring experience in designing and leading capacity building to stand up a prospect research process at an organization; you have helped instill and steward prospect research best practices with a team to help level up their continued growth in this area \n\nYou have a strong background with proven success in writing, editing and collaborating with staff on items including but not limited to donor relations, doing donor research, reporting in relation to pipelines, briefing creation and funder meetings \n\nYou are motivated by ambitious goals and comfortable being accountable to those goals \n\nYou have experience using CRMs, Prospect Research tools and newspaper article tools and see the value in maximizing the use of these tool to track efficiency in our work; preferably Salesforce, iWave and/or LexisNexis \n\nYou have advanced analytical capabilities and can use statistics and data visualization to communicate information and explain trends for different audiences \n\nYou have experience building relationships across teams within a matrixed organization and place a premium on service-orientation and excellent communication; you build positive relationships with internal leaders and external stakeholders based on trust and building mutual understanding \n\nYou leverage professional development and other learning opportunities to stay current with advances in your field, deepen your subject matter expertise, and support the learning of your team  \n\nYou bring experience in developing ambitious prospect management strategies and goals, ensuring alignment with the goals of multiple complex program and initiatives, and know how to communicate about them in a compelling way to external audiences   \n\nYou possess high energy and passion for JFF’s mission and North Star, and the ability to apply JFF’s core values to all areas of your work    \n\nYou are energized by stewarding JFF’s DEIBW values and practices within your day-to-day work, including embracing the differences and celebrating the diversity that each individual brings to JFF  \n\nYou value building positive and collaborative relationships with others, including people whose identities and backgrounds differ from your own \n\nYou are able and willing to travel up to 15%. This includes traveling to the Boston office up to 3 times per year to participate in both Development team and organizational retreats, as needed. This also includes traveling for funder meetings or other events as needed   \n\n\n\n\nWhat We Offer  \n\nAt JFF, we’re fueled by the desire to create a world where everyone has equal opportunity for economic advancement. Our team works hard to push the boundaries of what is possible, and in return, we provide a gratifying work experience, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes flexibility and choice as core values in order to support people wherever they are in their lives and careers.  \n\nJFF has offices in Boston, Oakland, and Washington, DC; employees are welcome to use JFF office space to work in-person or hybrid, or completely remote. To improve the employee experience and promote productivity while working remotely, JFF offers an annual home office stipend to all regular full-time and part-time employees. In addition, new employees receive office equipment as needed.   \n\nThe hiring range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000 annually, in alignment to JFF’s Director II salary band and our compensation philosophy. Starting salaries for new hires will be determined based on a combination of the new hire’s relevant experience and market demands. \n\nTo Apply  \n\nAs part of your application, please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, addressed to Paige Sciotto, Senior Director, Development Strategy and Operations outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.\n\nWe are accepting applications through Friday, January 12, 2024. Applications submitted by that date will be reviewed and candidates will receive updates on their candidacy by the week of January 16th, 2024.\n\nAt JFF, we’re also committed to accessibility and want to ensure that everyone, including people with disabilities, can fully access and engage with our application and hiring process.  \n\nIf you are unable to complete this application due to a disability and/or have specific access/accommodation needs in order to fully participate in our hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. \nPositions at JFF are not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship or open to F-1 student visa holders.   \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Education and Senior jobs that are similar:\n\n $50,000 — $80,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nBoston, Massachusetts, United States

\nAbout JFF \n\nJobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all. Seeing that millions of people are unfairly shut out of quality jobs and the chance for a better life, our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers toward a shared North Star: In 10 years, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs.  \n\nTo achieve that goal, we design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. With a staff of more than 300 people across the country working remotely and in offices in Boston (headquarters), Washington, DC, and Oakland, California, we operate at the national, state, and local levels, forging deep partnerships with employers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education and workforce development providers to break down barriers and reimagine what’s possible.    \n\nWe’re on a path of ongoing growth and expanding impact. We have an operating budget of $105 million, and we’re funded by dozens of leading government agencies, foundations, and corporations. Learn more about JFF and join us as we build a future that works—for everyone.  \n\nDEIBW at JFF  \n\nDiversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and well-being (DEIBW) are core to JFF’s North Star and mission. We employ and build diverse teams across race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, age, and lived experiences and are constantly working toward ensuring these differences are celebrated and included. We aim to cultivate a culture that centers the overall care, well-being, and success of the employee through flexible work hours, balanced workloads, professional development, and equitable career advancement opportunities. Learn more about what DEIBW looks like in practice at JFF. \n\nWe seek to invest and learn from those who represent the communities we serve, particularly individuals from populations who have been explicitly or implicitly excluded from the workforce. Knowing its importance to the success of our work and the engagement of our staff members, we aspire to attract and retain a diverse team and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply to our open roles. In alignment to JFF’s North Star, we strongly encourage individuals whose highest level of education attained is less than a 4-year degree; People of Color; and people with records to apply. \n\nAbout the Position \n\nJFF has experienced a period of unprecedented growth in revenue, programming, and funding pursuit over the last 3-4 years. As such, the Development Team is expanding, both in number and function, not only to align with this growth, but also to meet significant needs for more flexible resources to support organizational capacity and innovation. One of the main elements that will drive the success of JFF’s overall fundraising and development efforts will be the introduction of several new positions including the newly created position of Director, Development Communications & Stewardship. \n\nWe are looking to hire a Director, Development Communications & Stewardship who will be situated on our central development team who will be providing thoughtful framework and guidance to support consistent development and fundraising communication. This brand-new role will report to the Senior Director of Development Strategy & Operations and offers the opportunity to create a stewardship and donor communications strategy to advance fundraising goals in support of JFF’s mission. The Director will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues on the Development team, Marketing & Communications team and others to help Business Units (JFF’s program areas) and leverage a OneJFF approach with effective funder communication strategies to meet ambitious fundraising goals.  \n\nThe ideal candidate for this role is a strategic and consultative partner who possesses exceptional fundraising knowledge, is able to develop scalable systems for this work, is customer service oriented, and a top-notch communicator. JFF has just launched a $60 million North Star Fundraising campaign designed to increase flexible funding, and this new position will play a key role in this campaign. This role is a great opportunity build and scale strategic communication with donors at JFF. \n\nWhat You'll Do  \n\nBuild and implement strategic donor communications across JFF’s Business Units with external partners  \n\n\nServe as the point person for the Development team with the Marketing & Communications department for all Development communications needs  \n\nLeverage an entrepreneurial framework to develop a comprehensive communications and donor relations program for JFF’s corporate and foundation fundraising program and individual giving program \n\nConceptualize and produce a suite of development materials, such as; written proposal templates, PowerPoint pitch materials, and annual giving collateral such as emails, social media assets and appeal letters to solicit a diverse range of prospects for Development colleagues and Business Units \n\nManage the communications implementation of the North Star Fundraising campaign and all assets associated with implementation (pitch materials, event activation, donor communication and benefits execution)  \n\nCollaborate with colleagues across Development and Marketing & Communications to design and implement a comprehensive donor communications plan to support the Development team's enterprise-wide fundraising strategy, develop new initiatives, increase engagement and enhance lines of communication \n\n\n\n\nCreate systems and processes to help implement best practices with stewardship oversight \n\n\nManage all reporting commitments associated with JFF’s funding, 200+ reports per year, including working with Business units on content, developing templates, writing, editing and submitting reports \n\nContribute to the development of consistent benefit levels across JFF for donors and partners, and facilitate the fulfillment of those benefits to JFF’s most important donors \n\nDevelop an acknowledgement process designed to recognize all JFF’s donors in meaningful ways \n\nIdentify opportunities for learning about the changing philanthropic landscape to help steward best practices for the Development Team’s strategy with stewardship materials. \n\n\n\n\nWho You Are \n\nThe qualifications listed within the job description are intended as a guide and we do not expect candidates to bring all experiences and skills listed. Research supports that self-selecting out of potential professional opportunities is particularly common among individuals with identities that are marginalized in professional spaces, such as People of Color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and people with records. So, if you believe that you can meet the overall expectations of the position, we encourage you to apply so that we have an opportunity to learn more about you and the unique strengths you would bring to the work. \n\n\nYou bring experience designing and leading stewardship and donor communications in non-profits and/or social impact organizations, with a particular focus on streamlining efficiencies and creating protocol for communication (New hires at the Director II level at JFF typically bring 12+ years of prior professional experience through a combination of full-time, part-time, internship, and/or freelance positions) \n\nYou have experience building relationships across teams including but not limited to program staff, marketing and communication staff and development staff within a matrixed organization and place a premium on service-orientation and excellent communication; you build positive relationships with internal leaders and external stakeholders based on trust and building mutual understanding \n\nYou have a track record of success in writing, editing and collaborating with staff on items including but not limited to proposals, proposals templates and donor communication  \n\nYou have experience pulling reports and leveraging data to help inform best practices around stewardship oversight  \n\nYou leverage professional development and other learning opportunities to stay current with advances in your field, deepen your subject matter expertise, and support the learning of your team  \n\nYou set ambitious and achievable goals to deliver high-quality outputs and results for multiple initiatives while empowering, inspiring and holding self and others accountable for delivering on commitments consistently \n\n You are skilled at navigating ambiguity, anticipating bottlenecks, and coming up with creative solutions that support you and others’ work \n\nYou have leveraged professional development and other learning opportunities to stay current with advances in fundraising and development, along with other areas to help support the business needs and mission of your organization  \n\nYou have experience using CRM tools (Salesforce) and see the value in maximizing the use of these tools \n\nYou possess high energy and passion for JFF’s mission and North Star, and the ability to apply JFF’s core values to all areas of your work    \n\nYou are energized by stewarding JFF’s DEIBW values and practices within your day-to-day work, including embracing the differences and celebrating the diversity that each individual brings to JFF \n\n\n\n\nWhat We Offer  \n\nAt JFF, we’re fueled by the desire to create a world where everyone has equal opportunity for economic advancement. Our team works hard to push the boundaries of what is possible, and in return, we provide a gratifying work experience, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes flexibility and choice as core values in order to support people wherever they are in their lives and careers.  \n\nJFF has offices in Boston, Oakland, and Washington, DC; employees are welcome to use JFF office space to work in-person or hybrid, or completely remote. To improve the employee experience and promote productivity while working remotely, JFF offers an annual home office stipend to all regular full-time and part-time employees. In addition, new employees receive office equipment as needed.   \n\nThe hiring range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000 annually, in alignment to JFF’s Director II salary band and our compensation philosophy. Starting salaries for new hires will be determined based on a combination of the new hire’s relevant experience and market demands.  \n\nTo Apply  \n\nAs part of your application, please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, addressed to Page Sciotto, Senior Director, Development Strategy outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. \n\nWe are accepting applications through January 12th, 2024 Applications submitted by that date will be reviewed and candidates will receive updates on their candidacy by the week of January 16th, 2024. \n\nAt JFF, we’re also committed to accessibility and want to ensure that everyone, including people with disabilities, can fully access and engage with our application and hiring process.  \n\nIf you are unable to complete this application due to a disability and/or have specific access/accommodation needs in order to fully participate in our hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].  \nPositions at JFF are not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship or open to F-1 student visa holders.  \n\n \n\n  \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Education, Senior and Marketing jobs that are similar:\n\n $50,000 — $95,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nBoston, Massachusetts, United States

\nAbout JFF: \nJobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the American workforce and education systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all.\n\nAbout the position: \n\nJFF’s Director, Workforce Development will be a new position focused on the diversification of the information technology sector through the development of on-ramps, high-quality training opportunities, and credentialing to design, strengthen, and scale solutions that create equitable conditions and clear paths to economic advancement for all. The Program Director will lead a team to support the scaling of a suite of short-term, online, employer-developed credentials within the community college ecosystem that prepare individuals for middle- and high-skill tech roles. This will be achieved by managing the recruitment of colleges, leading a national network of colleges implementing credentials, providing technical assistance, and developing relationships with employers to support hiring certificate completers. This work will also be focused on supporting career entry and advancement for groups currently underrepresented in the tech sector, especially women, Black workers, and Latinx workers. The Director will serve as a national subject matter expert, providing thought leadership to colleges, employers, and other stakeholders. The Director will supervise a small team as well as collaborate with teams across JFF. This position will report to a Senior Director within the Work Unit.  \n\nThe successful candidate has a progressive programmatic leadership profile, is highly skilled in designing and developing new partnerships and managing internal and external relationships and stakeholders, and possesses in-depth knowledge of community college systems. They have a proven track record of delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment and in managing relationships with corporate funders.\n\nWhat you'll do:  \n\nProject Management\n\n\n* Manage direction and implementation of a significant credential scaling initiative across approximately 100 community colleges. \n\n* Oversee programmatic operations, including managing project budgets, work plans, timelines, and completing high-quality project deliverables.\n\n\n\n\nStrategic and Analytical Thinking\n\n\n* Lead recruitment, technical assistance, partnerships, employer engagement to support rapid scaling of the credential suite among colleges. Provide oversight of an internal team focused on research and evaluation of the initiative.\n\n* Develop a strategy to build employer engagement and support for the credentials, with a focus on building recognition and cultivating support for placement or work-based learning opportunities to completers.\n\n* Provide subject matter expertise on the integration of short-term credentials into community college programs, including both academic pathways and non-credit workforce programming.\n\n\n\n\nRelationship Building and Management \n\n\n* Lead and support the development of key external partnerships (funders, partners, etc.), including relationships with national and regional employers. Build and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with funders, consultants, employers, and a range of stakeholders within the community college ecosystem.\n\n* Coordinate and manage staff from across JFF and external consultants to create cohesive and effective project teams.\n\n* Supervise a small team of direct reports in the Work Unit, supporting their professional development within JFF\n\n\n\n\nGrowth and Learning Mindset\n\n\n* Build the capacity of JFF staff to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into their work.\n\n* Contribute to business and partnership development through overseeing the design and scoping of concepts, proposal development, relationship management, research on funders and markets, and opportunity pursuit in keeping with JFF’s strategic priorities.  \n\n* Leverage JFF's networks, strategic communications and convening power to advance this work and drive impact. \n\n\n\n\nWho you are:  \n\n\n* You have a minimum of 10+ years of professional work experience with at least 3-5 years in community college and/or workforce development. You have strong knowledge of workforce innovations within the tech sector, ideally with knowledge of the ecosystem of existing short-term credentials.\n\n* You have a commitment to contributing to an equitable work environment and embedding equity into all your work \n\n* You have a proven track record of experience managing a major initiative and/or lines of business for a corporate funder.\n\n* You are highly strategic, and able to balance that vision with detail-oriented implementation. You understand how decisions get made, you can take in multiple inputs at the same time, and you evaluate what choices are on the table to take action and chart a path forward. You are a seasoned project manager \n\n* You have excellent communication skills – both written and spoken – and can translate complex ideas into accessible messaging for a wide range of audiences\n\n* You are excellent at working both in teams and independently. You are able to manage others to complete high-quality and timely project work\n\n* You possess high energy and passion for JFF’s mission; ability to apply JFF’s core values to all areas of your work\n\n* You model inclusive leadership, working effectively with diverse staff, and building and stewarding an organizational culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion\n\n* You build positive, effective, collaborative cultures and teams wherever you work\n\n* You are a curious and adaptive learner, with a willingness to take in new information, perspectives and data to inform your work\n\n* You demonstrate a growth mindset and a desire to continuously improve in your work and approach\n\n* You are willing to travel on occasion (the frequency will vary according to mix of projects) \n\n\n\n\n \n\nDiversity, Equity and Inclusion at JFF: JFF is committed to sustaining a diverse community with a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and encouraging to all. JFF fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and cultivates diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.  As part of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, JFF strongly encourages people impacted by the criminal legal system to apply.\n\nTo apply: As part of your application, please include your resume and a brief cover letter, addressed to Sara Lamback, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. JFF offers a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience and skills.  \n\n  \nJFF offers a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience and skills.  \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Education, Travel, Senior and Legal jobs that are similar:\n\n $75,000 — $120,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nBoston, Massachusetts, United States