Boston, DC, Oakland, Remote Hybrid

Jobs for the Future is hiring a Join JFF's Talent Community

About the Role

This is not a direct job opening but an invitation to join a community of professionals interested in future opportunities with an organization committed to transforming education and workforce systems.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Flexible work options including remote and hybrid models

Team

Collaborative environment focused on equity and workforce development

About the Talent Community

  • Stay informed about new roles that match your skills and interests.
  • Receive updates on organizational initiatives and impact.
  • Be considered for positions as they become available.
  • Connect with a network of changemakers in education and workforce development.
  • Get early access to job postings before public release.
  • Learn about the organization’s mission and values.
  • Share your background and career goals with the team.
  • Receive tailored communications based on your profile.
  • Opt in or out of opportunities at any time.
  • Help shape equitable pathways to employment and learning.

Who We’re Looking For

  • Professionals passionate about social change and economic equity.
  • Individuals with experience in education, training, or workforce programs.
  • People committed to diversity, inclusion, and racial equity.
  • Candidates from varied professional and lived experience backgrounds.
  • Those interested in policy, systems change, or program design.
  • Advocates for underserved and marginalized communities.
  • People with technical, analytical, or project management skills.
  • Leaders in nonprofit, government, or social impact sectors.
  • Emerging and experienced professionals alike.
  • Applicants eager to contribute to scalable, evidence-based solutions.

Why Join?

  • Align your career with purpose-driven work.
  • Be part of an organization shaping the future of work.
  • Engage with innovative projects and national partnerships.
  • Access professional development and networking opportunities.
  • Support equitable access to education and employment.
  • Contribute to research, policy, and field-building efforts.
  • Work across sectors to close opportunity gaps.
  • Advance systemic change in workforce development.
  • Be recognized for your expertise and background.
  • Stay connected without immediate job commitment.

How It Works

  • Submit your information through the talent community form.
  • Indicate your areas of interest and expertise.
  • Receive periodic updates based on your preferences.
  • Update your profile as your goals evolve.
  • Be contacted if a role aligns with your background.
  • No immediate application required.
  • You retain full control over your data.
  • Opportunities shared based on fit and timing.
  • No obligation to accept future invitations.
  • Easy unsubscribe or profile update options.

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Jobs for the Future
Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve economic advancement for all. Seeing that millions of people are unfairly shut out of quality jobs and the chance for a better life, our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment change-makers and systems toward a shared North Star: In 10 years, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs. To achieve that goal, we design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. With a staff of more than 300 people across the country working remotely and in offices in Boston (headquarters), Washington, DC, and Oakland, California, we operate at the national, state, and local levels, forging deep partnerships with employers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education and workforce development providers to break down barriers and reimagine what’s possible. We’re on a path of ongoing growth and expanding impact. We have an operating budget of more than $105 million, and we are funded by dozens of leading foundations, government agencies, and corporations.
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