Senior Manager, Fair Chance to Advance

About JFF

Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve 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 203375 million peoplefacing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs.

To achieve that goal we design solutions scale best practices influencepolicyand action and invest in innovation. With a staff of more than200 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 whats possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity at JFF

Inclusion belonging and well-being are core to JFFsNorth Starand mission and we seek to invest in and learn from those who represent the communities we serve as it is important to the success of our work and the engagement of our staff members. 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 career advancement opportunities for all.

JFF is a fair chance employer and in alignment to ourNorth Starwe hire based on qualifications and experience and we are committed to fair opportunity for all qualified candidates including those without a 4-year degree orwith a conviction history.

About the Center for Justice & Economic Advancement

JFFs Center for Justice & Economic Advancement (CJEA) works to expand economic advancement for people with records of arrest conviction and incarceration by transforming employer practices talent systems and policy conditions. CJEAs work spans several impact areas including Employer Initiatives Talent Development Policy & Systems Change and Communications & Narrative Change.

About Fair Chance to Advance

Fair Chance to Advance (FC2A)is a multiyear initiative led by CJEA to help states aligncorrectionseducation workforceandemploymentsystems so people with histories of incarceration can access education careers and economic mobility. FC2A is designed to replace fragmentation with coordination helping states build stronger fair chance ecosystems and pathways to quality jobs.

About thePosition

The Senior Manager Fair Chance to Advance is an individual contributor role that sits within JFFs Field Implementation Team (FIT) and is fully aligned to CJEA. This role will lead core project management stakeholder engagement andeventcoordination functions that support FC2As State Action Networks and State Readiness Networks with a particular focus on onboarding new network members managing steering committee operations coordinating with external partners and supporting in-person and virtual Senior Manager will report to Lisa Durkin FIT Cluster Director and will collaborate closely with colleagues across CJEA FIT and external project partners.While this role will initially provide support to FC2A and State Readiness Networks under CJEAthisSeniorManager could be deployed across projects sponsored by different Practices and Centers at JFFover time; this would be based on JFFs evolving needs and your skill sets and interests.

This role is well suited for someone who is energized by building strong cross-sector relationships keeping complex state-based work-streams moving and translating strategy into clear operational systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills an ability to navigate ambiguity and is seen as a strong collaborator and connector. They will demonstrate subject matter expertise in engaging and supportingprograms initiatives and/or work-streams that impact peoplewith histories of incarceration.

WhatYoullDo

State NetworkMemberOnboarding and Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage the onboarding of new State Network members including hosting 1:1 onboarding meetings tracking onboarding progress and helping members understand how to engage effectively in the network.
• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with state network stakeholders helping surface priorities questions opportunities and feedback.
• Supportstrong communicationchannels across State Networks so that insights updates and emerging needs are elevated clearly to project leadership and relevant internal teams.
• Coordinate closely with external project partners supportingFC2A workstreamsto help track progressmaintaincommunication and ensuretimelyfollow-through on shared priorities.

State Network Steering Committee Management

• Serve as a project manager for FC2A State Networks by maintaining work-plans and project plans in Asana creating status reports facilitating JFF internal project team meetings and ensuring the team delivers on key deliverables and timelines.
• Manage recurring meetings for each statenetworkssteering committee including scheduling agenda development documentation recording transcription follow-up notes action items and continuity across meetings.
• Trackmember engagement and participation trends and helpidentifywhereadditionalfollow-up re-engagement or support may be needed.
• Partner with state-based coordinators tomaintaineach networks communications systems including SharePoint file-sharing email lists Teams chats andshared calendars.
• Co-own and co-manage the FC2A inbox and shared drive for external project partners.
• Contribute to regular updates or newsletters circulated to keep affiliate network members informed.

Event Logistics and Convening Support

• Partner with statepartnersand JFFs Events team on the planning coordination and documentation of annual state summits site visits and related FC2A convenings.
• Serve as a key point of contact for communications invitationslogistics and follow-up tied to state summits and other FC2A events.
• Travel as needed to support in-person meetings summits site visits and relationship-building activities connected to state network implementation.

WhoYouAre

• You bring strong project management experience anda track recordof coordinating complex multi-stakeholder initiatives from planning through executionpreferablywithstakeholdersacrossstate agencies workforce developmentinstitutions correctionsagenciespostsecondaryinstitutionsand/orpolicy.New hires at the Senior Manager level at JFF typically bring 58 years of prior professional experience through a combination of full-time part-time internship and/or freelance roles.
• You bring subject matterexpertisein engaging and supportingprograms initiatives and/or work-streams that impact peoplewith histories of incarceration.
• You are comfortable navigating ambiguity andbrainstormingcreative solutions tochallenges as they arise.
• You are highly organized and have a strong instinct for building systems that improve reliability clarity communication and follow-through.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills and are comfortable with building relationships and managing communications withexternal partners especially state agency representatives.
• You are comfortable facilitating meetings coordinating agendas and action steps and helping teams use meeting time efficiently and stay focused on outcomes.
• You are comfortable learning and navigating multiple technology systems in parallel including platforms such as Asana SharePoint Outlook TeamsSalesforceand related project management and collaboration tools.
• You areconfidentmanaging documentation file organization records and communications with care and consistency.
• You are comfortable coordinating virtual and in-person eventlogisticsand are willing to travel to support FC2A network meetings state summits and site visits.
• Youpossesshigh energy and passion for JFFs mission and North Star and the ability to apply JFFs core values to all areas of your work.
• You are energized by stewarding JFFsinclusion belonging and well-beingvalues and practices within your day-to-day work including embracing and celebrating the differencesthateach individualbrings to JFF.
• You value building positive and collaborative relationships with others including people whose identities and backgrounds differ from your own.

What We Offer

At JFFwerefueled 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 addition new employees receive office equipment as needed.

Thehiringrange for this role is$80000- $100000annually in alignment to JFFsSenior Managersalary band and our compensation philosophy. Starting salaries for new hires will bedeterminedbased on a combination of the new hires relevant experience and market demands.

ToApply

As part of your application please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter addressed toLisa Durkinoutlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.

Weare acceptingapplications throughFridayJuly 10thby 5pm ET.Applicationssubmittedby that dateand timewill bereviewedand candidates will receive updates on their candidacy by the week ofJuly13thand 20th.

At JFFwerealso 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 disabilityand/or have specificaccess/accommodation needsin order tofullyparticipatein our hiring process please contact usat.

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