About JFF
Jobs 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.
To 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.
We’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 moreabout JFF and join us as we build a future that works—for everyone.
DEIBW at JFF
Diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and well-being (DEIBW) are core to JFF’sNorth 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.
We 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 ourNorth 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.
About the Employer Mobilization Practice
JFF’sEmployer Mobilization Practice envisions a world where all employers prioritize economic opportunity and mobility for their workers. We support employers in creating inclusive career pathways, adopting skills-based hiring, and developing strategies that improve the economic mobility of workers, particularly those facing systemic barriers. Our Practice includes three core service lines: Knowledge & Insights, Network Mobilization, and Program Design and Consulting. We host multiple large-scale convenings and engagements, including theImpact Employer Summit and the Recover Stronger Coalition, and provide direct support to employers working to implement systemic change.
Through our work, we envision and enable a world where the private sector champions economic opportunity and mobility for all workers.
About the Position
The Vice President, Employer Mobilization sits in JFF’s Solutions Group, reporting to the Chief Solutions Officer. The Vice President (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. The VP will lead JFF’s strategy and initiatives that enable employers to ensure equitable economic advancement for their workers. They will also develop and execute fundraising and business development strategies to secure resources from corporate, foundation, and government sources to build and scale programs.
In addition to continuing the Practice’s existing work, the new VP will develop and execute a bold vision for the future of the Practice, driving innovative strategies and launching new initiatives to deepen our impact and enhance our reach. They’ll lead a small team of changemakers in the Employer Mobilization Practice who are subject matter experts, responsible for generating ideas and solutions that drive impact in the field, providing thought partnership and vision-setting for the team to align the Practice's work with JFF’s theory of action and strategic priorities. As strategic leaders of the Practice's work, the Employer Mobilization team produces thought leadership that drives the national agenda and conversation, convenes stakeholders and actors to drive change, provides strategic support to partners, clients, and stakeholders, and oversees the execution of successful and impactful programs. Collectively, this team will work together to attract partnerships, funding, and other resources to fund their bold visions that will impact employers and their workers across the country.
JFF Vice Presidents work closely with Solutions Design & Delivery teams to execute initiatives and projects aligned with their respective areas. You will collaborate across all our Practices and Centers as well as with teams across JFF, including Strategic Engagements, the Policy & Advocacy team, JFFLabs, and more. You will be supported by an Executive Assistant, as well as dedicated business partners from JFF’s People & Culture, Development, Finance, and Marketing & Communications teams.
This is an exciting opportunity to leverage and expand upon existing assets across JFF to impact employers across the country. This role is ideal for an innovative and strategic leader, who is energized by equitable talent practicesand eager to make a significant impact towards JFF’s North Star.
What You'll Do
Lead bold strategy, vision and thought leadership for the Employer Mobilization Practice
Deliver impactful results through visionary program and project initiatives
Drive fundraising and expand influence of the mission by cultivating and building collaborative partnerships
Who You Are
The 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.
What We Offer
At 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 comprehensivebenefits programthat includes flexibility and choice as core values in order to support people wherever they are in their lives and careers.
JFF 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.
The hiring range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000 annually, in alignment to JFF’s Vice President 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.
To Apply
As part of your application, please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, addressed to Susan Gouijnstook, Chief Solutions Officer,outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.
We are accepting applications through November 20th at 11:59pm ET. Applications submitted by that date will be reviewed and candidates will receive updates on their candidacy by the week of December 2, 2024.
At 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 hiringaccommodations@jff.org.
Positions at JFF are not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship or open to F-1 student visa holders.