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Jobs for the Future (JFF)

Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve economic advancement for all. 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. We design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. With a staff of more than 200 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.

Senior Manager, Fair Chance to Advance

Location

United States

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$80K - $100K / year

Seniority

Lead

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Senior Manager, Fair Chance to Advance

Jobs for the Future (JFF)

Role Description The Senior Manager, Fair Chance to Advance is an individual contributor role that sits within JFF’s Field Implementation Team (FIT) and is fully aligned to CJEA. This role will lead core project management, stakeholder engagement, and event coordination functions that support FC2A’s 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 convenings. The Senior Manager will report to Lisa Durkin, FIT Cluster Director, and will collaborate closely with colleagues across CJEA, FIT, and external project partners. 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 supporting programs, initiatives and/or work-streams that impact people with histories of incarceration. Qualifications - Strong project management experience and a track record of coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from planning through execution. - 5–8+ years of prior professional experience through a combination of full-time, part-time, internship, and/or freelance roles. - Subject matter expertise in engaging and supporting programs, initiatives and/or work-streams that impact people with histories of incarceration. - Comfortable navigating ambiguity and brainstorming creative solutions to challenges as they arise. - Highly organized with a strong instinct for building systems that improve reliability, clarity, communication, and follow-through. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Comfortable facilitating meetings, coordinating agendas and action steps. - Comfortable learning and navigating multiple technology systems in parallel. - Confident managing documentation, file organization, records, and communications with care and consistency. - Comfortable coordinating virtual and in-person event logistics and willing to travel. - High energy and passion for JFF’s mission and North Star. - Ability to apply JFF’s core values to all areas of work. - Value building positive and collaborative relationships with others. Requirements - 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 and maintain strong relationships with state network stakeholders, helping surface priorities, questions, opportunities, and feedback. - Support strong communication channels across State Networks. - Coordinate closely with external project partners supporting FC2A workstreams. - Serve as a project manager for FC2A State Networks by maintaining work-plans and project plans in Asana. - Manage recurring meetings for each state network’s steering committee. - Track member engagement and participation trends. - Partner with state-based coordinators to maintain each network’s communications systems. - 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. - Partner with state partners and JFF’s 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, invitations, logistics, 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. Benefits - Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program. - Flexibility and choice as core values to support people wherever they are in their lives and careers. - Office equipment provided as needed for new employees. - Work in-person, hybrid, or completely remote. To Apply As part of your application, please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, addressed to Lisa Durkin, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. We are accepting applications through Friday, July 10th by 5pm ET. Applications submitted by that date and time will be reviewed and candidates will receive updates on their candidacy by the week of July 13th and 20th. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability and/or have specific access/accommodation needs, 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.

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