Fast Facts

Join JFF's Talent Community to stay connected with opportunities as you submit your resume and become part of a mission-driven organization aimed at transforming U.S. education and workforce systems.

Responsibilities: Submit your resume and answer application questions to be considered for future opportunities within a growing organization.

Skills: Candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply; commitment to diversity and equitable employment practices is essential.

Qualifications: No specific qualifications mentioned; open to all backgrounds, especially individuals facing systemic barriers.

Location: Flexible, with options to work in Boston, Washington, DC, Oakland, or fully remote.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $50,000 - $85,000.

We're always looking for amazing talent at JFF! If you don't see an open role that would be a good fit for you, but want to remain a part of our talent network and community, please submit your resume here. We are experiencing a period of unprecedented growth, so submitting your resume will allow JFF’s People & Culture Team to reach out to you when relevant opportunities arise. Learn more about us below! 

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 change-makers and systems 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 more than $105 million, and we are funded by dozens of leading foundations, government agencies, and corporations. Learn more about 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’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 life at JFF and what DEIBW looks like in practice at our organization.

We 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.

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 comprehensive benefits program that 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.  

As an employer with a mission focused on equitable economic advancement for all, JFF aims to design and maintain a compensation management system that supports the economic advancement of our employees. 

JFF ensures its pay programs are communicated, transparent and easily understood by existing staff and external candidates. JFF strives to pay all of our employees fairly, equitably, and competitively, while rewarding high performance and balancing internal and external factors aligned with our culture and values. We ensure that all employees feel that they are fairly compensated for their positions relative to other JFF employees as well as the external market.

TO APPLY 

Please submit your resume and answer a few simple questions to ensure we have the most accurate information about you on file.

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 application 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.

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