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Jobs for the Future

Vice President, Employer Mobilization (Apply By: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024)

Jobs for the Future, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


About JFF

Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all. 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.

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, 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.

About the Position

The Vice President, Employer Mobilization sits in JFF’s Solutions Group, reporting to the Chief Solutions Officer. The VP oversees JFF’s Employer Mobilization Practice (EMP) and serves on JFF’s Executive Leadership Council. As a nationally recognized expert in inclusive talent practices, the VP will influence national and state-level strategies, policies, infrastructure, and funding mechanisms to drive equitable outcomes and address systemic barriers for workers.

What You'll Do

Create, evolve and position JFF’s point of view and theory of action for the EMP, supporting employers in prioritizing economic mobility.

Set and communicate strategic goals and ensure alignment of initiatives and resources.

Provide organizational and national thought leadership on issues related to domains of expertise.

Serve as a subject matter expert for strategic advising and program design to field partners and clients.

Lead all major workstreams related to equitable talent practices for employers.

Cultivate strong partnerships with VPs of JFF’s Practices and Centers.

Collaborate with the Solutions Design & Delivery team to develop scalable frameworks and content.

Manage performance of the team’s portfolio of projects and budgets.

Lead with equity and model inclusive leadership within the team.

Who You Are

You are an innovative, field-recognized subject matter expert with a track record of success in scaling equitable talent practices.

You have an established network with funders and partners in the learn-to-work ecosystem.

You have successfully raised six and seven figure funds from various sources.

You excel in managing senior expert leaders and collaborating across diverse teams.

You possess high energy and passion for JFF’s mission and North Star.

What We Offer

We provide a gratifying work experience, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes flexibility and choice. The hiring range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000 annually. To apply, please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills meet the qualifications of the position.

We are committed to accessibility and want to ensure that everyone can fully engage with our application process. If you have specific access/accommodation needs, please contact us at hiringaccommodations@jff.org.

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