JFF

For more than 40 years, JFF has been uniquely positioned at the intersection of education and workforce. We design and scale innovative solutions, influence policy and practice, and build powerful partnerships so that learners and workers have the skills, resources, and credentials they need to thrive in a rapidly changing economy. Together with our partners, we work to improve labor market outcomes for youth and adults who face systemic barriers to economic mobility.

JFF operates at the national, state, and local levels, helping to connect education, workforce, and economic development within regions of all sizes. Our staff are based across the United States, working primarily remotely with offices in Boston (headquarters), Washington, DC, and Oakland, CA. Our work is powered by a broad network of partners and funders across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, all committed to advancing equitable economic opportunity.

If you’re inspired by the chance to drive real systems change, we invite you to learn more about JFF and explore our current career opportunities at jff.org. Join us as we build a future that works for everyone.

**NEW OPPORTUNITY ALERT** 

Help shape JFF’s next chapter as our Vice President, Development! 

JFF seeks a Vice President, Development to provide fundraising leadership and strategic vision. This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven, entrepreneurial development leader to help shape JFF’s next chapter, partnering with organizational leaders to sustain the organization’s strong foundation of institutional support while leading the expansion and diversification of unrestricted revenue in service of our North Star.  

The Vice President will enhance, empower, and leverage the skills of JFF’s development team of 12 staff members, comprising teams dedicated to Corporate and Foundation Relations, Government Development, and Development Operations to drive successful fundraising at JFF. The VP will ensure strong systems, processes, and internal partnership structures that allow the organization to collectively raise ~$75M+ annually from institutional funders as well as develop new donor and earned revenue opportunities. 

Submit your application directly to our search partners, Heidrick & Struggles, at [email protected].