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Job Title: Associate Director, Fellow Engagement and Communications

Team: Product

Location: In-Person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), New York (NY)

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Exempt 

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.

Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report.

About the Role

To achieve Braven’s ambition of serving 80,000–100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Associate Director, Fellow Engagement and Communications to lead a national strategy that meaningfully engages Fellows after they complete the Accelerator and through graduation.

This role is responsible for designing and owning Braven’s post-Accelerator Fellow engagement strategy, with a particular focus on leveraging communications and social media as tools for behavior change, learning, and outcomes, not just information delivery. The Director will ensure that engagement efforts drive Fellows toward Braven’s north star outcomes: internship attainment, interview readiness, and securing a strong first opportunity after college.

As a senior individual contributor within Program Operations, this role leads high-impact, cross-functional workstreams with significant organizational stakes. The Associate Director will set strategy, influence decision-making, and build scalable systems to increase Fellow participation in post-Accelerator programming, career pathways, and community engagement, especially through MyBraven and social platforms.

This role reports to the Head of Program Operations and works closely with Design, Communications & Marketing, Systems & Data, and Regional teams.

What You’ll Do

Develop and Own the National Post-Accelerator Fellow Engagement Strategy (60%)

• Design and own Braven’s national post-Accelerator Fellow engagement strategy, setting direction and standards for how we engage Fellows through graduation using scalable, data-informed approaches.
• Shift Braven’s Fellow communications from primarily informational to engagement-driven, ensuring messaging and content drive participation in high-impact behaviors tied to career outcomes.
• Partner closely with Career Communities Directors to ensure communications drive Fellow participation in industry-specific and pathway-specific programming, including graduate school and service year pathways.
• Own the Fellow engagement strategy for the MyBraven platform, driving adoption, usage, and sustained participation while contributing insights to platform optimization decisions.
• Establish and monitor engagement metrics that are explicitly connected to Fellow outcomes (e.g., internship attainment, interview readiness, strong first opportunity), ensuring strategy drives results—not just activity.
• Lead cross-functional alignment and decision-making across Program Operations, Product, Systems, and Marketing to ensure engagement efforts operate as a cohesive national system.
• Determine the most effective channels and formats (e.g., platform content, social media, email, text) for engaging post-Accelerator Fellows based on data and Fellow behavior.
• Build feedback loops and continuous improvement mechanisms to refine engagement strategies based on performance, Fellow input, and outcomes data.

Lead Social Media as a Core Engagement and Learning Channel for Fellows (30%)

• Design and lead Braven’s social media engagement strategy for post-Accelerator Fellows, positioning social platforms as a key channel for education, skill-building, and motivation—not just brand awareness.
• Partner with Communications & Marketing to align Fellow-facing social content with Braven’s broader brand strategy while clearly differentiating goals, audiences, and success metrics.
• Define and evolve national vs. regional social media strategies to ensure consistency, relevance, and scalability across markets.
• Research, test, and implement best practices from high-engagement, student-centered and early-career social accounts to increase reach, participation, and impact.
• Use social media as an extension of Braven’s career education model—reinforcing key mindsets, skills, deadlines, and opportunities that support Fellows’ progress toward internships and strong first opportunities.
• Establish clear metrics for social engagement that connect to downstream behaviors and outcomes, and iterate strategy accordingly.

Lateral Leadership and Organizational Influence (10%)

• Lead significant cross-functional initiatives and change management efforts, influencing stakeholders without direct authority to drive adoption of new engagement strategies and systems.
• Serve as a thought partner and advisor to senior leaders on post-Accelerator Fellow engagement, participation trends, and risks to outcomes.
• Lead and laterally manage regional staff, contractors, and student ambassadors, contributing to Fellow engagement and social content execution.
• Prepare to take on direct people management responsibilities (e.g., interns or future FTEs) as the function scales.
• Represent Braven internally and externally as a leader in postsecondary student engagement and career-focused community building.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in engagement strategy, communications, or related fields, including leading complex, cross-functional workstreams.
• Demonstrated experience developing digital engagement strategies that drive measurable behavior change, not just message delivery.
• Strong systems-thinking skills, with the ability to design, execute, and iterate on engagement models that operate at a national scale.
• Experience using data and insights to connect engagement efforts to outcomes and inform strategic decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing engagement strategies for postsecondary students, alumni, or early-career professionals, particularly in workforce development or higher education contexts.
• Deep understanding of social media and digital engagement trends among Gen Z and emerging Gen Alpha audiences.
• Experience leveraging platforms such as Salesforce, CRM tools, or digital community platforms to drive participation and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across national and regional teams.
• Strong analytical orientation with comfort defining success metrics, interpreting data, and making strategic tradeoffs.
• Proven ability to thrive in ambiguity, lead through change, and translate complexity into clear direction.
• Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and prepared you to work closely with Braven’s Fellow population.

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Work Demands 

• Ability to work in-person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York (NY)
• Will be expected to travel approximately four weeks in the year 

Additional Requirements 

• Authorized to work in the U.S. 
• Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship

Application & Interview Process 

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be: 

• Phone screen with Talent Team member 
• Performance Task 
• Interview with Hiring Manager 
• Panel Interview with Key Partners 
• Reference Checks 

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits 

Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking.

Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $79,200-$99,000 in Atlanta, $83,600-$104,400 in Chicago, and $92,000-$114,900 in New York, NY and Newark, NJ. This is based on a 50-hour work week at an hourly rate. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits-eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.  

Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include: 

• Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year) 
• Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
• Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month 
• Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents 
• A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff 

Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply. 

Location 

We gather in the office 3 days per week (on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and work remotely 2 days per week (although certain commitments might adjust that from time to time). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; or Newark, NJ. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face, and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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Job Title: Associate Director, Internal Communications

Team: Communications and Marketing

Location:In-Person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC) 

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification:  Exempt 

Start Date: ASAP

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.

Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report.

About the Role

In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Associate Director, Internal Communications who will develop, lead, and implement our internal communications strategies that are a critical input to fostering strong organization-wide clarity and culture as Braven scales.

This role is on the Communications and Marketing team and reports directly to the Senior Director of Communications and Marketing.

What You’ll Do 

Strategy & Operations (65%)

• Create and implement annual internal communications plan and strategies, including support for general org-wide initiatives, alongside the People & Operations team and Braven’s Alignment team. This is inclusive of but not limited to the following responsibilities: 
• Create, distribute, and maintain an org-wide calendar
• Creating the strategy and supporting content creation for national campaigns, like Black History Month, spotlights honoring the work & lived experiences of our extraordinary staff, open enrollment announcements, etc. 
• Assess and set guidance for communications norms and platforms (e.g. Slack, email, Google Hub) for communicating internally that is aligned to Braven culture as the org continues to scale 
• Lead trainings on relevant tools, processes, and etiquette (e.g. office hours)
• Use quantitative and qualitative insights to assess efficacy of strategies and adjust tactics as needed 
• Experiment with new, creative ways to reach staff with news and information, and drive their engagement in prioritized company initiatives and information. 

Content Creation (35%) 

• Develop and drive communications around updates, campaigns, and change management that engage, inspire and align employees); 
• Write, manage and implement strategic employee communications around various topics, including company strategy, campaigns, priorities and announcements, to ensure high-quality, effective and consistent delivery of key messages and information with a consistent tone (e.g. newsletter, Slack updates, memos, All-team call)
• Manage applicable programming for remote and in-person company-wide meetings (including biweekly All Team Calls), which includes scheduling, creating agendas and decks, developing messaging, preparing facilitators and overseeing meeting logistics
• Project manage internal newsletter content and governance, which includes proactively working with content owners, collecting and distributing updates, moderating posts, and managing processes
• Develop and manage email signatures for staff to mark certain events
• Keep a pulse on the latest best practices in communications and implement learnings into their work
• Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 5-7 years of relevant experience, with a preference for communications experience in the education, government, or nonprofit sector

Preferred Qualifications 

• Expert-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adjust style and content across audiences (executives, Braven staff, external partners)
• Experience drafting and turning complex information into relevant, engaging, timely and valuable content. 
• You are excellent at project management and influencing others to achieve outcomes and have a proven ability to create and execute project plans with strong attention to detail and multiple stakeholders, meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated presentation building skills-specifically with Google Slides or Powerpoint. 
• Ability to motivate teams through compelling messaging and robust campaigns. 
• Ability to align systems, programs and people with company strategy and culture. 
• You exercise discretion and independent judgment in conversations with high-stakes audiences
• You are highly motivated, self-directed, results-oriented, data-driven, and curious
• You are self-aware and able to work across many lines of difference
• Exemplification of Braven’s core values.
• Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and have prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population.

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Work Demands

• Ability to work in-person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC) at least 3 days per week
• Ability to travel to annual all-team retreat, quarterly retreats with the External Affairs team, and potentially other regional events several times a year
• Ability to support the team during high-volume seasons

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

• Phone screen with Talent Team member
• Performance Task
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with Key Partners
• Reference Checks

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking.

Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $79,200-$99,000 in Atlanta, $83,600-$104,400 in Chicago, $92,000-$114,900 in New York or Newark NJ. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.  

Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include: 

• Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year)
• Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
• Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month
• Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff

Location

We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, Newark, or New York City. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.  We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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Job Title: Associate Director, Learning Development & Culture

Team: People & Operations

Location: In-Person in Chicago (IL)

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Exempt 

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.

Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report.

About the Role

As Braven scales toward serving 80,000–100,000 Fellows, our People & Operations team must execute culture, learning, and engagement strategy with precision and consistency.

The Associate Director, Learning, Development & Culture serves as a cross-functional execution partner across the Director of Learning & Development, Director of Learning & Culture, and the Head of People. This role operationalizes strategy, manages key initiatives, builds assets, and ensures that culture, learning, and engagement priorities are implemented effectively.

This is a highly collaborative role that blends project management, facilitation, data analysis, and systems execution. The Associate Director will ensure that strategic priorities translate into high-quality experiences for staff across onboarding, learning, engagement, retention, and collective experiences.

This role is on the People & Operations team and reports directly to the Head of People. 

What You’ll Do

Learning & Capability Execution (35%)

• Partner with the Director of Learning & Development to design, build, and facilitate workshops, toolkits, and learning experiences aligned to organizational priorities.
• Support manager capability-building efforts, including the development of materials tied to culture carrier expectations and values-based leadership.
• Manage onboarding programming logistics and delivery in partnership with People leads to ensure a high-quality new staff experience.
• Develop and maintain learning materials, resources, and facilitator guides.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative data and recommend improvements.

Culture & Engagement Implementation (30%)

• Support the execution of the annual Culture Action Plan in partnership with the Director of Learning & Culture and Head of People.
• Administer Culture Amp surveys, support reporting processes, and assist in translating findings into team-level action planning.
• Gather and synthesize engagement, retention, and attrition data to identify themes and inform action steps.
• Support retention strategy implementation, including data tracking and follow-through on action items.
• Assist in codifying and reinforcing Braven’s values across rituals, communications, and staff-facing materials.
• Help steward onboarding and offboarding processes by organizing feedback data and tracking trends.

Retreats, Stepbacks & Collective Experiences (20%)

• Support planning and execution of Staff Retreat in partnership with the Director of Learning & Culture.
• Coordinate logistics, materials, vendor management, and communications for retreats and stepbacks.
• Support People & Culture and broader People & Operations (P&O) team retreats and planning sessions.
• Develop assets, session materials, and run-of-show documents to ensure seamless execution.
• Gather and analyze post-event feedback to inform continuous improvement

Project Management & Systems Support (15%)

• Manage cross-functional project timelines and ensure deliverables across culture and learning initiatives remain on track.
• Maintain documentation, trackers, dashboards, and resource hubs related to culture, engagement, and learning efforts.
• Support vendor coordination and LMS or learning system administration.
• Troubleshoot learning and engagement system issues as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4–6 years of experience in learning & development, organizational culture, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in nonprofit, education, or mission-driven environments.
• Experience with Culture Amp or similar engagement survey platforms.
• Experience managing onboarding or retention initiatives.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, Jira, LMS platforms, and learning tools.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects from planning through execution.
• Experience facilitating workshops or leading group learning experiences.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and support senior leaders in operationalizing strategy.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional written communication skills and strong design instincts.
• You exemplify Braven’s core values.
• Your experiences have informed your belief in Braven’s mission and prepared you to contribute meaningfully to our student Fellow population.

Work Demands

• Ability to work in-person in Chicago (IL)

• Ability to travel 2–3 times per year for retreats or team gatherings.

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
  Braven does not offer employment visa sponsorship.

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

• Phone screen with Talent Team member
• Performance Task
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with Key Partners
• Reference Checks

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking.

Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $62,700-$78,300<RANGE>. This is based on a 50-hour work week. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.  

Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include: 

• Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year)
• Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
• Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month
• Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff

Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe our total rewards package aligns with what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply. 

Location

We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of the Chicago hub. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face, and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.  We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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Job Title: Associate Director, Program Success

Team: Innovation Team

Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL) 

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Start Date: ASAP

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.

Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report.

About the Role

As Braven scales its centralized-course model to serve more BravenFellows across an expanding portfolio of higher education partners, the Manager, Program Success plays a critical role in ensuring a high-quality course experience. This individual is responsible for managing a pool of part-time Graders. You will reinforce Braven’s ever-evolving grading strategy and systems to ensure strong alignment with academic policies and campus-specific norms.  Additionally, this manager serves as the primary point of contact for our volunteer career coaches, whom we call Leadership Coaches (LCs) during the term, responding to questions, escalating challenges, and ensuring they feel connected and supported. This highly collaborative role blends execution, coaching, and quality assurance to help deliver an exceptional experience for both Fellows and those who support them.

This role will be on the Innovation Team’s Central Delivery Team and report to the Director of Accelerator Success.

What You’ll Do

Stakeholder Management (40%)

• Supervise and support a pool of part-time Graders for the Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator course, including onboarding, quality assurance, and feedback cycles.
• Collaborate with Program Facilitators and Manager, Academic Success, to implement volunteer support and accountability structures, including coaching for underperforming LCs.
• Co-design and lead grader training cycles and communities of practice (regular peer learning groups) to ensure grading consistency and alignment with  Higher Education Partnerships standards.
• Provide escalation support and intervention for Graders struggling to meet expectations and coordinate closely with others to ensure high-support LCs get what they need to influence student outcomes in the course.

Course Data Management & Analysis (40%)

• Ensure rubric adherence and grading turnaround times are met across all sites and sections.
• Implement periodic audits of feedback quality and ensure clarity and alignment to learning objectives.
• Manage grading performance dashboards and share trends and insights with the Central Delivery Accelerator (CDA)  leadership team.
• Support struggling students through a tiered academic intervention framework, including direct student engagement, communications, and supports, tracking, working with higher education partner intervention systems, and contacts

Leadership Coach Experience and Retention Support (15%)

• Partner with the Manager, Academic Success, and Centralized Delivery of the Accelerator teammates to maintain a high-quality, joyful volunteer experience through consistent communication, resources, and recognition.
• Track volunteer engagement, issues, and performance in systems like Salesforce, escalating to appropriate teammates when interventions are needed.
• Lead targeted coaching sessions for struggling LCs and contribute to onboarding and training.

Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing (5%)

• Partner with cross-functional CDA teammates to build and refine scalable systems that support grader and volunteer success.
• Share insights from grading and LC data to inform product, training, and course design improvements.
• Document and socialize best practices by actively participating in Braven’s knowledge-sharing ecosystem.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Proven ability to analyze academic data to identify trends and proactively address student learning needs through direct intervention or by delegating tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of work experience in a related field
• Experience managing and supporting part-time staff or volunteers, including the ability to delegate effectively and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, with the ability to support and mentor volunteers and facilitators, including those with significantly more experience or seniority.
• Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, patiently, and professionally with students, staff, and volunteers.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to create, operationalize, and manage project plans, meeting milestones and deadlines, and a focus on using data and metrics to drive decisions and measure performance

• Excellent relationship builder with the ability to find common ground, build consensus, and strengthen collaboration among diverse stakeholders. You exemplify a customer service mindset.
• Comfort with a high level of ambiguity and the ability and desire to work in an ambiguous environment
• Comfort using collaboration and data tools like Google Suite, Salesforce, Slack, and Jira (or similar systems)
• Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others.
• Exemplification of Braven’s core values

• Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Work Demands

• Ability to work in-person in Chicago (IL) at least 3 days per week
• Travel up to 1-2 times per quarter across Braven’s higher education partners and for Braven team gatherings
• Ability to work an adjusted schedule to support the facilitation of weekly programming up to 3 evenings per week and 1-2 weekends per semester

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship.

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

• Phone screen with Talent Team member
• Performance Task
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with Key Partners
• Reference Checks

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking.

Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary range in Chicago, for this role is set forth $62,700-$78,300. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits-eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.  

Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include: 

• Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and three team-wide, week-long shutdowns in Spring, Summer, and Winter (this is a minimum of 24 days per year)
• Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health.
• Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month
• Coverage of 85% of the health insurance premium for employee and dependents
• A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff

Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply. 

Location

We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, we require teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Chicago. Each teammate can use at least two flex days per week to work remotely. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face, and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two to three commutes per week.

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.  We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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Job Title: Associate Director, Program Success

Team: Innovation Team

Location: Hybrid in Newark (NJ) 

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Start Date: ASAP

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.

Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report.

About the Role

As Braven scales its centralized-course model to serve more Braven Fellows across an expanding portfolio of higher education partners, the Manager, Program Success plays a critical role in ensuring a high-quality course experience. This individual is responsible for managing a pool of part-time Graders. You will reinforce Braven’s ever-evolving grading strategy and systems, ensuring strong alignment to academic policies and campus-specific norms.  Additionally, this manager serves as the primary point of contact for our volunteer career coaches, whom we call Leadership Coaches (LCs) during the term—responding to questions, escalating challenges, and ensuring they feel connected and supported. This highly collaborative role blends execution, coaching, and quality assurance to help deliver an exceptional experience for both Fellows and those who support them.

This role will be on the Innovation Team’s Central Delivery Team and report to the Director of Accelerator Success.

What You’ll Do

Stakeholder Management (40%)

• Supervise and support a pool of part-time Graders for the Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator course, including onboarding, quality assurance, and feedback cycles.
• Collaborate with Program Facilitators and Manager, Academic Success, to implement volunteer support and accountability structures, including coaching for underperforming LCs.
• Co-design and lead grader training cycles and communities of practice (regular peer learning groups) to ensure grading consistency and alignment with  Higher Education Partnerships standards.
• Provide escalation support and intervention for Graders struggling to meet expectations and coordinate closely with others to ensure high-support LCs get what they need to influence student outcomes in the course

Course Data Management & Analysis (40%)

• Ensure rubric adherence and grading turnaround times are met across all sites and sections.
• Implement periodic audits of feedback quality and ensure clarity and alignment to learning objectives.
• Manage grading performance dashboards and share trends and insights with the Central Delivery Accelerator (CDA)  leadership team.
• Support struggling students through a tiered academic intervention framework, including direct student engagement, communications, and supports, tracking, working with higher education partner intervention systems, and contacts

Leadership Coach Experience and Retention Support (15%)

• Partner with the Manager, Academic Success and Centralized Delivery of the Accelerator teammates to maintain a high-quality, joyful volunteer experience through consistent communication, resources, and recognition.
• Track volunteer engagement, issues, and performance in systems like Salesforce, escalating to appropriate teammates when interventions are needed.
• Lead targeted coaching sessions for struggling LCs and contribute to onboarding and training.

Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing (5%)

• Partner with cross-functional CDA teammates to build and refine scalable systems that support grader and volunteer success.
• Share insights from grading and LC data to inform product, training, and course design improvements.
• Document and socialize best practices, participating actively in Braven’s knowledge-sharing ecosystem.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Demonstrated empathy and effectiveness in working directly with secondary or college-level students, particularly in moments of academic struggle or stress.
• Proven ability to analyze academic data to identify trends and proactively address student learning needs through direct intervention or by delegating tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of work experience in a related field
• Experience managing and supporting part-time staff or volunteers, including the ability to delegate effectively and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, with the ability to support and mentor volunteers and facilitators, including those with significantly more experience or seniority.
• Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, patiently, and professionally with students, staff, and volunteers.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to create, operationalize, and manage project plans, meeting milestones and deadlines, and a focus on using data and metrics to drive decisions and measure performance

• Excellent relationship builder with the ability to find common ground, build consensus, and strengthen collaboration among diverse stakeholders. You exemplify a customer service mindset.
• Comfort with a high level of ambiguity and the ability and desire to work in an ambiguous environment
• Comfort using collaboration and data tools like Google Suite, Salesforce, Slack, and Jira (or similar systems)
• Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others.
• Exemplification of Braven’s core values

• Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Work Demands

• Ability to work in-person in Newark (NJ) at least 3 days per week
• Travel up to 1-2 times per quarter across Braven’s higher education partners and for Braven team gatherings
• Ability to work an adjusted schedule to support the facilitation of weekly programming up to 3 evenings per week and 1-2 weekends per semester

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsership

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

• Phone screen with Talent Team member
• Performance Task
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with Key Partners
• Reference Checks

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking.

Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary range in New Jersey for this role is $69,000-$86,200. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.  

Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include: 

• Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year)
•  Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
• Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month
• Coverage of 85% of the health insurance premium for employee and dependents
• A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff

Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply. 

Location

We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, we require teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: New Jersey. Each teammate can use at least two flex days per week to work remotely. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two to three commutes per week.

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.  We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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Job Title: Associate Director, Program Success

Team: Innovation Team

Location: Hybrid in New York City (NY)

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Start Date: ASAP 

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.  

Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report.

About the Role

As Braven scales its centralized-course model to serve more Braven Fellows across an expanding portfolio of our higher education partners, including the University of Mount Saint Vincent, the Associate Director, Program Success, plays a critical role in ensuring a high-quality course experience. This individual is responsible for managing a pool of part-time Graders. You will reinforce Braven’s ever-evolving grading strategy and systems, ensuring strong alignment with academic policies and campus-specific norms.  Additionally, this Associate Director serves as the primary point of contact for our volunteer career coaches, whom we call Leadership Coaches (LC’s) during the term—responding to questions, escalating challenges, and ensuring they feel connected and supported. This highly collaborative role blends execution, coaching, and quality assurance to help deliver an exceptional experience for both Fellows and those who support them.

This role will be on the Innovation Team’s Central Delivery Team and report to the Director of Accelerator Success.

What You’ll Do

Stakeholder Management (40%)

• Supervise and support a pool of part-time Graders for the Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator course, including onboarding, quality assurance, and feedback cycles.
• Collaborate with Program Facilitators and Director, Academic Success, to implement volunteer support and accountability structures, including coaching for underperforming LCs.
• Co-design and lead grader training cycles and communities of practice (regular peer learning groups) to ensure grading consistency and alignment with the University of Mount Saint Vincent standards.
• Provide escalation support and intervention for Graders struggling to meet expectations and coordinate closely with others to ensure high-support LCs get what they need to influence student outcomes in the course

Course Data Management & Analysis (40%)

• Ensure rubric adherence and grading turnaround times are met across all sites and sections.
• Implement periodic audits of feedback quality and ensure clarity and alignment with learning objectives.
• Manage grading performance dashboards and share trends and insights with the Central Delivery leadership team.
• Support struggling students through a tiered academic intervention framework, including direct student engagement, communications, and supports, tracking, working with higher education partner intervention systems and contacts

Leadership Coach Experience and Retention Support (15%)

• Partner with the Director, Academic Success and Centralized Delivery of the Accelerator teammates to maintain a high-quality, joyful volunteer experience through consistent communication, resources, and recognition.
• Track volunteer engagement, issues, and performance in systems like Salesforce and escalate to the appropriate teammates when interventions are needed.
• Lead targeted coaching sessions for struggling LCs and contribute to onboarding and training.

Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing (5%)

• Partner with cross-functional CDA teammates to build and refine scalable systems that support grader and volunteer success.
• Share insights from grading and LC data to inform product, training, and course design improvements.
• Document and socialize best practices, participating actively in Braven’s knowledge-sharing ecosystem.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Proven ability to analyze academic data to identify trends and proactively address student learning needs through direct intervention or by delegating tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of work experience in a related field
• Demonstrated empathy and effectiveness in working directly with secondary or college-level students from diverse backgrounds, particularly in moments of academic struggle or stress.
• Experience managing and supporting part-time staff or volunteers, including the ability to delegate effectively and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, with the ability to support and mentor volunteers and facilitators, including those with significantly more experience or seniority.
• Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, patiently, and professionally with students, staff, and volunteers.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to create, operationalize, and manage project plans, meeting milestones and deadlines, and a focus on using data and metrics to drive decisions and measure performance

• Excellent relationship builder with the ability to find common ground, build consensus, and strengthen collaboration among diverse stakeholders. You exemplify a customer service mindset.
• Comfort with a high level of ambiguity and the ability and desire to work in an ambiguous environment
• Comfort using collaboration and data tools like Google Suite, Salesforce, Slack, and Jira (or similar systems)
• Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others.
• Exemplification of Braven’s core values

• Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Work Demands

• Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC) at least 3 days per week
• Travel up to 1-2 times per quarter across Braven’s higher education partners and for Braven team gatherings
• Ability to work an adjusted schedule to support the facilitation of weekly programming up to 3 evenings per week and 1-2 weekends per semester
• Reliable and consistent access to transportation to commute to and from the office and partner campuses as needed

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

• Phone screen with Talent Team member
• Performance Task
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with Key Partners
• Reference Checks

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking.

Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $69,000-$86,200. This is based on a 50-hour work week.  This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits-eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.  

Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include: 

• Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year)
• Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month
• Coverage of 85% of the health insurance premium for employee and dependents
• A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff

Location

We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, we require teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: New York City. Each teammate can use at least two flex days per week to work remotely. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face, and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two to three commutes per week.

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.  We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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Job Title: Associate Director, Systems Operations

Team: Systems

Location: Chicago (IL)

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Exempt 

Start Date: ASAP

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.  

Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

About the Role

In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Associate Director, Systems Operations. This role will serve as the operational coordinator for the entire Systems function, ensuring alignment, coordination, and efficient execution across its key departments (IT, Engineering, Salesforce, and Digital Product Management).

As a member of the Systems team, you will be an expert individual contributor focused on increasing operational efficiency and clarity. You will execute a mixture of defined and unique, non-routine tasks, ensuring seamless operational flow and communication across the technical teams and their key organizational stakeholders.

This role is on the Systems team and reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer. 

What You’ll Do

Operations Support (50%)

• Maintain and monitor progress on the Systems team roadmap, highlighting high-level initiatives and their alignment with Braven’s strategic goals.

• Provide dedicated leadership within the Systems team to drive internal processes, optimize workflows, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Systems team, gathering and presenting routine data on operational efficiency, project health, and ticket resolution times.
• Assist in managing the annual planning and budget processes for the Systems function, coordinating data collection and documentation from department leads.
• Design and execute a process of cyclical reporting on Systems operations for central leaders, external partners, and the broader organization.

System Alignment & Coordination (25%)

• Support operational governance and team culture by organizing, planning, and preparing materials for Systems-wide meetings, retreats, and cross-functional check-ins to drive alignment and clarity.
• Manage the Systems-wide calendar and communications flow to ensure all departments (IT, Engineering, Salesforce, Digital Product) are informed of priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Act as the central bridge across Systems departments, identifying dependencies, resource conflicts, and alignment opportunities, and proactively resolving them in partnership with department leaders.
• Maintain and update internal process documentation and resources for the Systems team and its stakeholders.
• Lead the onboarding and offboarding process for Systems team members, ensuring all technical and operational needs are met.

Cross-Functional Support (25%)

• Act as a trusted liaison for the Systems function, translating priorities and operational realities across the organization and reporting on Systems operations to central leaders, external partners, and the broader organization.
• Serve as the central bridge across Systems departments, identifying dependencies, resource conflicts, and alignment opportunities, and resolving them in partnership with department leaders.
• Lead and facilitate Systems Team meetings and retreats, including monthly team meetings and cross-functional check-ins, ensuring alignment, clarity, and connection to Braven’s mission and vision.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 4 years of experience in an operations, project management, or administrative support role, preferably supporting a technical or complex function.
• Experience executing a mixture of defined and unique, non-routine tasks.
• Fluency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others.
• Exemplification of Braven’s core values.
• Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population.
• Experience in the education, government, or nonprofit sector.
• Experience with a CRM system like Salesforce or similar.
• Experience with project management tools such as Asana or Jira.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust style across different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to create and execute project plans with high attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable seeking out, receiving, and implementing constructive feedback; demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Work Demands

• Ability to work in-person in Chicago (IL) 3 days per week

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
•  Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

• Phone screen with Talent Team member
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with Key Partners
• Reference Checks

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking.

Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary range for this role is $76,000-$94,900. This is a full-time, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.  

Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include: 

• Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year)
• Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
• Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month
• Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff

Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe our total rewards package aligns with what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply. 

Location

We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Chicago. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face, and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.  We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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Job Title: Associate Director, Workforce Strategy

Team: New Jersey Regional Team

Location: Newark (NJ)

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Exempt 

Start Date: May 2026

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.  

Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

About the Role

In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Associate Director, Workforce Strategy, who will support students towards strong post-college career outcomes. As a member of the New Jersey regional team, you will serve as a strategic career coach to students attending Kean University who have completed the Braven Career and Leadership Accelerator Course (the Accelerator). This role has the opportunity to accelerate Braven’s regional and national impact.

This role is on the New Jersey regional team and reports directly to the Senior Director, Kean University.

What You’ll Do

Strategy and Career Coaching (45%)

• Develop vision and strategy to support Fellows in securing internships and strong post-college career outcomes
• Manage progress-to-goals tracking/reporting for student internship/job attainment, including monthly dashboard updates and annual survey collection process
• Manage and analyze student-level and program data, as well as track engagement within centralized systems, to determine and implement student support interventions
• Lead the annual Jobs Campaign to ensure graduates land a strong post-college career opportunity
• Provide strategic 1:1 career coaching for Fellows (students who take the Braven course)
• Build, cultivate, and steward relationships at Kean University to gain a comprehensive understanding of opportunities within Kean in order to refer students
• Leverage connections at regional and national Employer Partners to source employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities for Braven Fellows and Post Accelerator Fellows at Kean

Student Programming and Engagement (45%)

• Develop and implement a strategy to build a regional Fellow community
• Create, plan, and execute events for Fellows to support community building, networking, and engagement
• Collaborate with the Career Communities team to promote continued career exploration and skills development for Fellows and to implement in-person workshops in New Jersey
• Collaborate with Employer Partners to execute on career-accelerating events, skill development, and networking opportunities/events
• Facilitate quarterly Employer Partner meetings centered on Post Accelerator Fellow (PAF) employment and career-accelerating opportunities
• Attend Learning Labs to begin Fellow engagement, with some potential for facilitating sections of Learning Labs, such as panel discussions with PAFs

A+ Team (5%)

• Manage a Workforce Development intern and/or coordinator
• Source Fellows to serve as interns and volunteers
• Support in the selection of Braven Fellows to participate in Braven publications and events
• Participate in individual annual and quarterly planning and all team events
• Collaborate across teams and functions to reach Braven’s ambition
• Other duties as assigned

Brand / Sustainability (5%)

• Collaborate cross-functionally to help build the Braven brand
• Represent Braven externally as needed

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience working with college students

Preferred Qualifications

• You have 5+ years of experience in a manager or director-level role.
• You have a track record of success in managing complex relationships and projects.
• You demonstrate a strong proficiency in early career coaching.
• You have experience in higher education or workforce strategy.
• You build an inspiring vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• You’re extremely detail-oriented and sweat the small stuff, while also not losing sight of the big picture.
• You build strong internal and external relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• You enjoy bringing together multiple perspectives to enhance your work and decisions.
• You continually reflect to improve, and actively create space for the receipt of upward feedback from individual contributors and managers.
• You exemplify Braven’s core values.
• Your experiences have informed your belief in Braven’s mission and have prepared you to work with or for Braven’s student Fellow population.

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Work Demands

• Ability to work in-person in Newark (NJ) at least 3 days per week and in-person events throughout New Jersey and New York City
• Regular travel to Kean University’s campuses (all) for events, classes, and other campus events.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation for work-related travel.
• Travel 2-3 times per year to Braven-wide trainings and convenings.
• Ability to attend Braven Learning Labs for Kean University. Some nights and weekends are reserved for Learning Labs and other campus-related activities, as needed. Learning Lab schedules may vary by semester. 
• Ability to move, lift, and transport items for events such as setting up banners and tables

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

• Phone screen with Talent Team member
• Performance Task
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with Key Partners
• Reference Checks

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking.

Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $92,000-$114,900 in Newark. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.  

Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include: 

• Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and three team-wide, week-long shutdowns in Spring, Summer, and Winter (this is a minimum of 24 days per year)

• Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health

• Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month
• Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff

Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe our total rewards package aligns with what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply. 

Location

We gather on-site at least three days per week (on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and often work remotely two days per week (although certain commitments may adjust this schedule from time to time). This is an in-person position, and the person must live within commuting distance to Braven’s office in Newark and to Kean University’s campuses in Union and Jersey City. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face, and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.  We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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Job Title: Director, External Affairs

Team: External Affairs

Location: In-Person in Chicago (IL)

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Exempt 

Start Date: ASAP

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.  

Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Impact report.

About the Role

In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Director, External Affairs to play a pivotal role in growing our Chicago corporate and philanthropic fundraising through partnering closely with Braven’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief External Affairs Officer, and the Chicago program team. This role will be responsible for cultivating new prospective partners and stewarding existing philanthropic and employer partnerships, supporting volunteer recruitment, engaging with and helping to build the Chicago Board, engaging the local Investor Committee, and advancing Braven’s brand. 

This role is on the External Affairs team and reports directly to the Chief External Affairs Officer.

What You’ll Do

Development (Donor and Prospect Cultivation) (50%)

• Partner with the CEO, Chief External Affairs Officer, and development team to establish the Chicago region’s fundraising strategy, annual revenue game plan, and quarterly action plans; track progress to goal and weighted pipeline, adjusting as needed.
• Steward donor relationships with excellence, leading prep and follow-up, joining most regional meetings, and owning a portfolio of relationships.
• Identify, vet, and cultivate new prospects; conduct research on priority prospects, create individualized cultivation plans, and project manage execution through the Moves Management stages from ask to commitment to renewal.
• Co-plan and execute external affairs-focused events; project manage national cultivation campaigns and ongoing stewardship of all Chicago region stakeholders except schools.
• Support the CEO and Chief External Affairs Officer in stewarding local community influencers; develop relationships with champion Fellows and Post Accelerator Fellows and prepare them to represent Braven externally.
• Monitor higher education partner and new site updates to stay current on strategy, Fellow recruitment, MOU renewal context, and key relationships.
• Review grant application and report drafts; support timely submission of high-quality narratives and data.

Board Management (25%)

• Partner with the CEO and Chief External Affairs Officer to steward current board members, identify and vet prospects, and develop cultivation and engagement plans.
• Prepare and join 1:1 meetings and engagements with board members; customize collateral, lead prep and follow-up.
• Project manage all board meetings and lead content planning, including the management memo, run of show, deck, and pre- and post-follow-up communications.

Employer Partnerships (EP) & Volunteer Recruitment (15%)

• Partner with the national employer partnerships team to create the Chicago region’s Employer Partnership (EP) strategy for revenue, volunteer, and program opportunities – identifying EP prospects, building a pipeline, researching, and creating engagement plans.
• Serve as a conduit of information about the Chicago region’s program needs, deeply understanding nuances and priorities, and advocating for shared-value solutions for Fellows and EPs.
• Manage a portfolio of ~10-20 Chicago region local EPs, recruiting volunteers, preparing meetings, sourcing opportunities, and co-hosting events.
• Collaborate with the central EP team on local contacts for EPs in the national portfolio and take the lead with the central EP director in meetings.
• Support in-person events at EPs for Fellows.
• Support volunteer recruitment through in-person info sessions, tabling, and personal outreach with national and local partners.

Other External Partnership Support (10%)

• Partner with Braven’s national communications, marketing, and policy teams to advance Chicago’s external presence, including building a local policy agenda, securing brand visibility opportunities (speaking engagements, awards, media coverage), and supporting applications for public funding.
• Support execution of national campaigns and initiatives at the local level, including the Jobs Report and Impact Report processes, social media content, and conference participation for Chicago program leadership.
• Provide meeting prep, follow-up, and event support for the CEO and Chief External Affairs Officer on communications, marketing, and policy-related engagements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 – 7 years of related work experience in development, corporate partnerships, or high-stakes relationship management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to strategically identify, build, and develop relationships, with a strong aptitude for influencing others.
• Strong project management, strategic planning, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across lines of difference.
• Problem-solving mindset with adaptability in complex environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding ambitious goals.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Salesforce.
• Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others.
• Exemplification of Braven’s core values.
• Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population.

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Work Demands

• Ability to work in-person in Chicago (IL) at least 3 days per week
• Ability to work in the evening for Braven related events and programming.
• Travel once/year to Braven’s All Team Retreat.

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship.

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

• Phone screen with Talent Team member
• Performance Task
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with Key Partners
• Reference Checks

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking.

Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth as $92,000-$114,900 in Chicago. This is a full-time, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.  

Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include: 

• Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year)
• Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
• Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month
• Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff

Location

We gather in the office at least 3 days per week (on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and often work remotely 2 days per week (although certain commitments might adjust that from time to time). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of Chicago. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face, and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.  We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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Job Title: Director, Post-Accelerator Strategy

Team: Product (Design) 

Location: Hybrid in  Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York City (NY) or Newark (NJ), 

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Exempt 

Start Date: ASAP

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.

Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report.

About the Role

In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Director, Post-Accelerator Strategy. In this role, you will work collaboratively across teams to guide initiatives that empower students to secure strong first postgraduate opportunities, which is Braven’s north star outcome. As a member of the Design team, you will shape and implement the Post-Accelerator programming strategy, adapting priorities based on emerging insights, data, and research to maximize impact.  

This role is on the Product team and reports directly to the Head of Design.

What You’ll Do 

Set vision & direction for the Post-Accelerator programming strategy (45%)

• Based on data and research, develop and continuously reevaluate our strategy for supporting students after the Accelerator so that we achieve our strong first opportunity outcomes goals 
• Engage in rigorous analysis and collaboration processes to reimagine the strategy as needed over time to align decision-making with the Head of Design and Chief Product Officer (CPO) 

Manage pilot initiatives to determine strategic path forward (30%)

• Design and oversee strategic pilot initiatives that address Braven’s most pressing needs and opportunities in Post-Accelerator programming, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategy
• Collaborate closely with the Research Team to develop learning objectives and evaluate pilot outcomes to assess effectiveness and scalability, providing clear recommendations for the strategic path forward
• Directly manage pilot execution, coordinating cross-functional efforts, timelines, and resources to ensure seamless implementation
• Socialize learnings with the broader team and lead collaborative processes to decide which Post-Accelerator interventions to invest in and which to sunset 

Lateral Leadership & Collaboration (25%) 

• Direct and guide the work of cross-functional teams to contribute effectively to the Post-Accelerator programming strategy
• Manage laterally by collaborating with colleagues across teams to drive results and maintain alignment, leveraging influence and communication skills 
• Develop and lead learning and development initiatives to upskill teammates across functions, ensuring they possess the necessary knowledge and capabilities to effectively contribute to and execute the Post-Accelerator programming strategy.
• Ensure both central and regional teams are aligned on the Post-Acelerator programming strategy, working in lockstep toward goals via complementary central and regional strategies, and able to explain this strategy to others internally and externally 
• Lead org-wide change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new strategies and initiatives, building alignment across teams, addressing resistance, and fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement
• Prepare to take on direct management responsibilities as the organization evolves and opportunities arise
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• 8+ years of professional experience, including leadership in learning design, program strategy, and cross-functional initiatives in education, workforce development, or related fields

Preferred Qualifications 

• Proven experience in designing and implementing strategic initiatives, particularly in education, workforce development, or similar fields
• Ability to align cross-functional teams toward common goals and adapt strategies based on data and insights
• Expertise in designing and managing complex, scalable programs that involve multiple stakeholders
• Experience conducting pilots, leveraging data for decision-making, and refining interventions to maximize impact
• Strong research and analytical skills, including experience using qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategies and evaluate outcomes
• Ability to synthesize findings into actionable insights and effectively communicate them to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated success in influencing and motivating cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and building strong partnerships across stakeholders
• Proven ability to design and facilitate learning and development initiatives that build team capacity, enabling colleagues to acquire new skills and effectively contribute to organizational strategy
• Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by underrepresented college students transitioning into the workforce
• Familiarity with systems and practices in higher education, employer engagement, and talent development
• Proficiency in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and ensuring deliverables align with organizational goals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex strategies to both internal and external audiences
• Experience leading change management efforts within dynamic environments
• Exemplification of Braven’s core values
• Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and have prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Work Demands

• Ability to work in-person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL),  New York City (NY) or Newark (NJ) at least 3 days per week
• Ability to travel roughly six times per year for strategy meetings, team stepbacks, regional visits, etc.

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

• Phone screen with Talent Team member
• Performance Task
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with Key Partners
• Reference Checks

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking.

Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $87,200-$108,900 in Atlanta, $92,000-$114,900 in Chicago, and $101,200-$126,400 in New York, NY or Newark, NJ. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.  

Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include: 

• Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year)

• Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health

• Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month
• Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff

Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply. 

Location

We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, Newark, or New York City. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.  We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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Job Title: Director, Strategic Operations

Team: People & Operations

Location: In-Person in Atlanta (GA)

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Exempt 

Start Date: ASAP

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.  

Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report.

About the Role

In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Director, Strategic Operations, who will serve as the operational engine of the People & Operations function. 

The People & Operations (P&O) team spans four verticals: People & Culture, Legal, Finance, and Facilities & Operations. Each vertical is led by a subject matter expert. What connects them and what keeps the CFAO and those leads focused on their highest-impact work is this role. You will own the internal rhythm of the P&O department, drive cross-functional coordination, and ensure that strategy translates into execution without things falling through the cracks.

This is not a role for someone who waits to be told what to do next. You will be in the room when decisions are made, hear the direction, and move. You read context well, operate comfortably in ambiguity, and understand that the most effective support is often invisible, and it happens before anyone has to ask.

You bring a proactive, judgment-driven approach to your work. You anticipate what the team needs, surface the right information at the right time, and execute with a level of ownership that reflects your understanding of what is at stake across the P&O portfolio.

This role is on the People & Operations team and reports directly to the Chief Finance & Admin Officer.

What You’ll Do

P&O Department Operations & Coordination (40%)

• Own the internal operational rhythm of the P&O team, including planning cycles, goal-setting processes, quarterly alignment, and weekly coordination structures
• Maintain a shared view of the P&O roadmap across all four verticals, tracking key milestones, surfacing dependencies, and flagging risks before they escalate
• Develop and distribute team communications, planning guides, and process documents proactively — without waiting for direction from the CFAO
• Support the CFAO in preparing for Alignment Team, CEO, and Board-level engagements related to P&O functions, including drafting materials, preparing pre-reads, and ensuring follow-through on action items
• Design and lead P&O team meetings, stepbacks, and retreats, including agenda development, pre-work, and post-meeting follow-through
• Serve as the knowledge management lead for P&O, maintaining shared documentation and ensuring process clarity across the department
• Track and report on key performance indicators across the P&O function, gathering and presenting data on operational health, project milestones, and initiative progress

Cross-Functional Project Management (35%)

• Lead projects that span multiple P&O functions, serving as the project manager for complex, cross-vertical initiatives such as ERP implementations, office transitions, and org-wide compliance efforts
• Act as the central liaison between P&O and the broader organization, translating priorities across teams and ensuring P&O commitments are visible and on track
• Identify and resolve dependencies and resource conflicts across P&O verticals in partnership with function leads, resolving what you can and escalating only what requires CFAO judgment
• Design and execute cyclical reporting on P&O operations for central leaders and the broader organization

Cross-Organizational Representation & Coordination (20%)

• Serve as the primary P&O liaison to other organizational teams, representing P&O priorities in cross-functional meetings and ensuring follow-through on commitments made outside the department
• Attend meetings on behalf of the CFAO when appropriate, synthesizing key takeaways and surfacing decisions or action items that require CFAO attention
• Manage pre-work, agendas, and follow-up for cross-functional engagements that involve P&O, ensuring that alignment reached in those settings translates into action
• Coordinate P&O team onboarding for new hires across verticals, partnering with the People & Culture team to ensure a seamless experience

Ad Hoc & Strategic Support (5%)

• Support the CFAO with unplanned, time-sensitive requests arising from the dynamic nature of a growing organization, including drafting communications, preparing materials for urgent stakeholder engagements, and executing on organizational priorities as they emerge.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior operations, strategic program management, or organizational effectiveness role
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder workstreams with a high degree of autonomy
• Track record of operating in ambiguous environments and creating structure where little exists
• Fluency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and project management tools

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience supporting a C-suite leader or senior executive in an operational capacity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, audience-appropriate communications quickly and with minimal direction
• Exceptional ability to synthesize information, identify the most important thread, and move forward without needing every detail resolved
• Experience in the education, government, or nonprofit sector
• Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others.
• Exemplification of Braven’s core values.
• Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population.

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Work Demands

• Ability to work in-person in Atlanta (GA) at least 3 days per week
• Travel is required approximately three to four times per year.

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

• Phone screen with Talent Team member
• Performance Task
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with Key Partners
• Reference Checks

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking.

Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth as $87,200 – $108,900 in Atlanta. This is a full-time, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.  

Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include: 

• Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year)
• Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
• Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month
• Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff

Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe our total rewards package aligns with what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply. 

Location

We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face, and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.  We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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Job Title: Part-Time Volunteer Selection Specialist

Team: External Affairs

Location: Remote from one of our current Braven operating states: GA, IL, NY, NJ

Employment Type: Temporary Part-time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: April ASAP, 2026 – August 15, 2026, with the potential to continue during the next recruitment cycle from the end of September 2027 to February 2027. Applicants specifically must be available to work 25 hours per week during the following crucial process windows to conduct volunteer interviews: 

• May 11 –  June 8, 2026
• June 9 – July 10, 2025

Hours: 15-28 hours per week, flexible daily schedule with the majority of hours worked during regular business hours, Monday through Friday 

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.  

Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report.

About the Role

In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a part-time Volunteer Selection Specialist to review applications, conduct interviews with candidates for volunteer roles, and recommend whether to accept them as volunteers. The Volunteer Selection Specialists will play a critical role in ensuring that our volunteers have the skill sets and experience to successfully facilitate, mentor, coach, support, and build community with Fellows.

This role is on the External Affairs team and reports directly to the Associate Director, Volunteer Operations.

What You’ll Do

Volunteer Selection 80%

• Develop a strong understanding of Braven’s Leadership Coach and Professional Mentor programs, including requirements and volunteer profiles, to assess and select high quality volunteers
• Conduct and assess Leadership Coach volunteer interviews using Braven’s Interview Guide, including both live Zoom interviews and asynchronous review of recorded video submissions
• Review Professional Mentor volunteer applications using Braven’s rubric and resources.
• Make selection recommendations (accept, reject, waitlist, etc.) for Leadership Coaches and Professional Mentors, grounded in evidence and aligned with established rubrics.
• Update Salesforce records and ensure data accuracy.

Administration duties  20%

• Craft Leadership Coach facilitation pairing recommendation proposals for regions as needed.
• Respond to selection recommendation-related inquiries from staff
• Assist Volunteer Coordinators with volunteer selection audit resolution as needed 
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience with hiring, interviewing, and/or recruiting

Preferred Qualifications 

• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong judgment and ability to handle confidential, sensitive information with absolute discretion
• Experience with legal and professional interview note-taking
• Ability to compose strong selection recommendations aligned with rubrics
• Familiarity of and comfort with Calendly
• Familiarity of and comfort with Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Slides)
• Familiarity of and comfort with Salesforce
• Familiarity of and comfort with Zoom virtual meetings
• Exemplification of Braven’s core values.
• Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population.

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Work Demands

• Work remotely from one of our current Braven operating states: GA, IL, NY, NJ, 
• Some evening and weekend work required
• Access to a computer and Wifi

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

• Phone screen with Talent Team member
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Reference Checks

Benefits

Compensation 

The hourly rate for this position is $25/hr. The expected hours per week are 15-28. This is an hourly, part-time, non-exempt position, without employee benefits. 

Location

This is a remote position, and the person must live in one of our current Braven operating states: GA, IL, NY, NJ, 

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.  We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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Job Title: Senior Coordinator, Program Operations

Team: New York Regional 

Location: In-Person in New York

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Start Date: June 2026

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students – called Fellows – to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.  

Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report.

About the Role

To achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Senior Coordinator, Program Operations, who will support the University of Mount Saint Vincent (UMSV) team in successfully running Braven’s Leadership & Career Accelerator course (the Accelerator). In this role, you will be part of the engine behind our work with UMSV. This role will help ensure smooth program logistics and provide other administrative support as assigned. 

This role is part of the New York regional team and reports directly to the Senior Director.

What You’ll Do 

Coordinate Logistics for the Accelerator (80%)

• Prepare and send weekly communications to Fellows (students who attend and complete the course) and Leadership Coaches, ensuring accuracy and inclusion of all region-specific announcements
• Manage discussion boards, including preparation and moderation
• Manage the UMSV email inbox and Google Calendar
• Monitor student progress and support interventions by reviewing case notes, and identifying and analyzing trends 
• Review the grader playbook data weekly to identify trends at the site
• Assign weekly Leadership Coach substitutes, share coverage reports, and serve as a substitute if needed
• Coordinate in-person Learning Lab logistics, including space, materials, and food
• Support with weekly Learning Lab execution, including  breakout room management
• Ensure Learning Lab decks are accessible by creating PDFs and utilizing software like Grackle
• Track and reconcile Learning Lab attendance for Fellows and publish records in the course
• Support the weekly Learning Lab observation schedule and conduct observations as assigned
• Support project management for the Accelerator using Jira

Support Fellow Events and Regional Team Activities (20%)

• Plan, execute, and provide on-site support for virtual and in-person Fellow recruitment events, including information sessions, tabling, and relationship-building with recruitment partners
• Execute and/or assist with ad-hoc program-related projects and tasks
• Plan, execute, and provide on-site support for UMSV events
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of administrative experience
• Extraordinary organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong customer service ethic with the ability to proactively anticipate questions and concerns
• Strong critical thinking, written, and interpersonal communication skills are necessary
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), G-Suite (Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Sheets, and Gmail)
• Experience in Salesforce, Canva, Jira, Zoom, and Expensify
• Exemplification of Braven’s core values.
• Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population.

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Work Demands

• Work in-person in New York on the designated 3 days per week, with frequent visits to the UMSV campus
• Travel 2-3 times per year for Braven-wide trainings and convenings 
• Occasional nights and weekends required to support Learning Labs, campus events, and Braven programming; schedules may vary by semester
• Ability to move, lift, and transport items for events, including  banners, tables, and other materials

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

• Phone Screen with Talent
• Performance Task & Interview with Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with Key Partners
• Reference Checks

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking.

Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $51,700-$64,600. This is based on a 50-hour work week at an hourly rate. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt and is paid out at an hourly rate.

Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include: 

• Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and three team-wide, week-long shutdowns in Spring, Summer, and Winter (this is a minimum of 24 days per year)
• Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
• Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting in your first full month
• Coverage of 85% of the health insurance premium for employees and dependents
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff

Location

We gather in the office Tuesday through Thursday and work remotely on Monday and Friday.  Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within the New York City, NY region. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face, and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.  We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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Job Title: Senior Director, Communications & Marketing 

Team: External Affairs 

Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL) strongly preferred, Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC) 

Employment Type: Full-time 

FLSA Classification: Exempt 

Start date: ASAP

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.

Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report.

About the Role 

In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Senior Director of Communications & Marketing who will play a pivotal role in leading organizational efforts to be the premier thought leader in the college-to-career space. We’re looking for someone who is an extraordinary and groundbreaking storyteller across channels, from press to digital and from video to speeches. This individual will lead a communications and marketing team responsible for shaping and stewarding a brand grounded in excellence.

Individually, you will create the annual communications and marketing strategy, lead major external projects–from strategically pushing out new site announcements to impact reports to insights papers–and work with partners to elevate the Braven brand. As a member of the External Affairs team, you will lead a 5-7 person team as well as a team of 3-5 contractors responsible for external national and regional communications and marketing (media, speaking engagements, social media, video creation, events, etc), internal and CEO communications, as well as other communication and marketing requests/needs as they arrive in alignment with Braven’s brand. 

This role is on the External Affairs team and reports directly to the Chief External Affairs Officer. 

What You’ll Do: 

Strategy (30%) 

• Set and socialize the goals and vision of Braven’s overall communications and marketing strategy (i.e., national, regional, new sites, internal, core customer, secondary customer strategies) in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief External Affairs Officer, Regional Executive Directors, and select central team leads. 
• Support the integration of communication and brand strategies, including digital storytelling, video, press, speaking, and awards, etc strategies across the enterpris.e 
• Gather, interpret, and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to define patterns and continuously strengthen our approach to storytelling.
• Create and manage efficient and smart systems, infrastructure and tools to track and report on communications & marketing progress and media stakeholder management.
• Lead org-wide learning and development related to Braven’s brand and communications for national and regional staff, including old and new members.
• Oversee the communications stream of change management efforts led by the Associate Director, Internal Communication.s

High-Stakes Stakeholder Management and Content Development (50%) 

• Bring a network of media relationships and execute media activities that secure high-profile placements across relevant national media outlets and platforms to ensure a drumbeat of high-profile national and local press placements that further understanding of the challenge Braven is working to address and Braven’s impact
• Oversee, play a heavy hand in writing/ideating, and help to place speeches, op-eds, and other statements on behalf of executive and regional leadership 
• Oversee and execute on major brand moments for the organizatio,n including the release of impact reports, new site launches, etc
• Project manage CEO’s book project

People Management (20%) 

• Effectively coach 5-7 full-time communication staff members to become the strongest version of themselves, aligned to the goals of their role and their professional aspirations, as well as meet organizational brand goals. 
• This includes effectively overseeing and managing the team that runs point on: events, regional communications strategies and execution, CEO communications strategy and execution, internal communications, Fellow and Volunteer comms, Social, Video, and Google ads, SEO optimization
• Manage a team of 3-5 contractors in the areas of video, web design, graphic design, etc. 
• Coordinate with regional teams to understand opportunities and navigate varying regional markets
• Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

Minimum Requirements 

• Education: BS/BA or relevant experience 

• Work Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience 

Preferred Qualifications 

• You build inspiring visions and strategies that amplify and grow the brand and motivate others to action. 
• You bring a network of contacts in the media.
• You go after ambitious and measurable goals with joy, action orientation, and perseverance.
• You’re extremely detail-oriented and sweat the small stuff, while also not losing sight of the big picture. 
• You build strong external and internal relationships with a variety of stakeholders and have significant  experience tailoring your approach based on an understanding of the beliefs, motivations, and contexts of others. 
• You exercise discretion and independent judgment in conversations with the press and other high-stakes audiences.
• You enjoy bringing together multiple perspectives to enhance your work and decisions.
• You are a constant learner when it comes to understanding the strongest brands out there.
• You continually reflect to improve, and actively create space for the receipt of upward feedback from individual contributors and managers.
• You exemplify Braven’s core values.

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. 

Work Demands 

• Ability to work in-person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC)
• Travel: Ability to travel at least 1x per month for 2-3 days at a time. 

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship.

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

• Phone screen with Talent Team member
• Performance Task
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with Key Partners
• Reference Checks

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking.

Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $105,500-$131,800 in Atlanta, $111,300-$139,100 in Chicago, $122,500-$153,100 in New York and Newark, NJ. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.  

Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include: 

• Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year)
• Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
• Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month
• Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff

Location

We gather in the office at least 3 days per week (on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and often work remotely 2 days per week (although certain commitments might adjust that from time to time). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, Newark, or New York City. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.  We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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Job Title: Software Engineer 

Team: Systems 

Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL)

Employment Type: Full-time 

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Start Date: ASAP 

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.

Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs Report.

About the Role 

In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000–100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Software Engineer who will focus on the user experience to have a real impact on students’ lives. We want students using our platform to feel empowered, connected, and engaged. To accomplish this, we aggressively prioritize which projects we work on, aiming to provide the most value in the simplest way possible. We constantly iterate to improve our services as we see what works and what doesn’t. We’re agile and we like to have fun! 

You will play a crucial role in our mission: prototyping new features, helping peers grow through code reviews, and learning new technologies. Braven is entering an exciting growth phase, in which we need to balance agility in developing new features with discipline to ensure we utilize software engineering best practices. 

This role is on the Systems team and reports directly to the Senior Director, Software Engineering.

What You’ll Do 

Focus on full-stack project initiatives (90%) 

• Work primarily in Ruby on Rails or Python, showcasing proficiency and contributing to high-quality, maintainable applications.
• Take ownership of well-defined tasks and deliver reliable, impactful solutions.
• Apply software engineering best practices to improve processes, systems, and code robustness.
• Keep end-users at the forefront of your work, prioritizing solutions that have a meaningful impact and enhance students’ experiences. 
• Solve technical challenges with creativity and a focus on enhancing team capabilities.

Improve the team via reviews, documentation, and cross-functional communication (10%)

• Provide constructive feedback on code and architecture proposals to promote team excellence.
• Support junior engineers through guidance and collaboration, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Create and maintain clear documentation for architectures, design decisions, and team protocols.
• Contribute to scrums and sprints by sharing updates, addressing blockers, and refining tasks with the team.
• Stay current with industry trends, security practices, and compliance requirements to ensure alignment with best practices.

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent professional experience 
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Proficient in full-stack development, with experience in Ruby on Rails and React, and expertise in backend, frontend, and database design, using BigQuery, PostgreSQL, and Git.
• Strong organizational and task management skills,  with the ability to prioritize work, ensure attention to detail, and make sound technical decisions independently.
• Flexible and solutions-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, bridging technical and non-technical teams and managing stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Collaborative team member with peer coaching experience, contributing to knowledge sharing, team growth, and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Personal attributes of emotional intelligence, autonomy, empathy, and the ability to maintain composure in challenging situations, emphasizing a proactive, forward-looking approach in software development.
• Excellent communication skills, bridging technical and non-technical teams and managing stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others.
• Exemplification of Braven’s core values.
• Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population.

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. 

Work Demands 

• Ability to work in-person in Chicago (IL) 3 days per week 
• Travel 2-3 times per year 

Additional Requirements 

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

• Phone screen with Talent Team member
• Performance Task
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with Key Partners
• Reference Checks

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Braven offers competitive base salaries based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size, with opportunities for salary growth over time. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Braven does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each salary offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking.

Starting salary within the range is determined by role scope and qualifications, with new hires starting at the lower end to allow for growth with performance. Braven does not base compensation on individual candidate salary expectations and is committed to maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $92,000-$114,900. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.  

Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include: 

• Unlimited vacation time in addition to org-wide holidays and week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calendar year (this is a minimum of 19 days per year)
• Braven supports your path to parenthood and beyond with $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
• Match of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full month
• Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• A one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff

Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply. 

Location

We gather in the office 3 days per week (on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and work remotely 2 days per week (although certain commitments might adjust that from time to time). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of Chicago (IL). We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face, and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.

Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.  We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.