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Job Description Job Title: Director, Product Support Team: Systems Location: In-Person in Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC) 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 In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Director, Product Support, who will play a key role in ensuring Braven’s systems and digital tools are effectively leveraged to meet programmatic goals. As the leader of the Product Support team, this role combines a thorough understanding of our program model with technical expertise in our digital products to ensure a strong user experience for Fellows, volunteers, and staff. Success in this role requires impressive problem-solving abilities, a proactive approach to identifying solutions, and a deep commitment to enhancing the user experience through continuous system and process improvements. The Product Support team serves as a key bridge between Braven’s users and the product development teams. Their efforts are crucial to our scaling efforts, as they ensure that any obstacles encountered by internal and external stakeholders are promptly and effectively addressed. This role is on the Systems team and reports directly to the Senior Director, Digital Product Management. What You’ll Do Oversee and enhance the user experience of our technology products for internal and external stakeholders (50%) • Supervise the daily operations of Braven Programming’s customer support, including overseeing the support ticketing process and ensuring timely and user-centered resolution of issues across all systems., • Support and improve escalation policies and procedures relating to the experience of users who engage with Braven’s products., • Oversee the planning and execution of product training required for both users and support staff, • Ensure comprehensive support documentation and resources for technology products and processes., • Collaborate with system owners, IT teams, and other stakeholders to escalate and resolve complex technical problems. Manage a team dedicated to addressing and resolving any problems users may encounter with a product (20%) • Manage, mentor, and support a team of 4 system administrators who oversee critical tech systems., • Ensure clear prioritization and division of labor across teammates, both weekly and quarterly., • Ensure that the Product Support Team has clear communication and meeting structures that enable strong collaboration and alignment across the various workstreams the team supports., • Ensure the team is equipped to handle incoming support requests, resolve technical issues, and provide high-quality system support., • Oversee team performance and implement professional development plans to grow technical and problem-solving skills., • Maintain a strong Product Support Team culture. Identify recurring issues, gauge the effectiveness of solutions, and continuously improve the overall support strategy (15%) • Review ticket trends in Jira Service Management to inform product development processes and training, as well as the Product Support team's development needs., • Define and monitor key performance indicators for our digital products., • Incorporate user feedback and user-centric design principles into product development., • Collaborate with internal product users (Regional teammates) through regular touchpoints to surface user needs and gauge the effectiveness of product development solutions. Serve as a critical contributor to product development projects at Braven (10%) • Serve as a project contributor on scrum teams, focused on supporting new features or product launches with testing, quality assurance, training, documentation, and support., • Collaborate with Product teammates as well as our Systems team to shape, support, and test changes to our systems., • Serve as a project consultant for other Braven projects needing Product Support capacity, supporting user story drafting and clarity, prioritization, and directly contributing to work as needed. Other duties as assigned. (5%) Requirements Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree, • 5+ years of Customer Experience or Product Management experience in a technical support context Preferred Qualifications • 5-7 years of demonstrated excellence in customer service, customer success, and/or help desk support, as well as in project, program, or event management, • Demonstrated success in managing a team of technical support specialists, administrators, or similar roles, • Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, Zoom, • Proficiency in Atlassian Products, including Jira Service Management, Confluence, and Jira Work Management, • Proficiency in Salesforce, Excel, Tableau, Canvas (or another Learning Management System), • Experience with Form Assembly, Campaign Monitor, Mogli, • Strong understanding of system administration, ticketing processes, and user support best practices., • Proven ability to develop training materials and empower non-technical users., • Skilled at identifying recurring issues, improving processes, and implementing system enhancements., • Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills., • 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), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC), • Expected to travel ~15% for meetings and other in-person gatherings, • Ability to work some evenings and weekends to support both virtual and in-person Braven events 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 $76,000 - $94,900 in Chicago and $83,600 - $104,400 in New Jersey and New York. This is based on a 50-hour work week at an hourly rate. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits-eligible position. 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 two to three days a week. Therefore, we require teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, Newark, or New York City. Each teammate can use at least two flex days per week of their choosing 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 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.

Job Description:\n\n Job Title: Head of Program Design Team: Product Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA) - preferred, Chicago (IL), New York (NYC), 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 Head of Program Design who will own the evolution, quality, and integrity of every program experience Braven puts in front of students, volunteers, and staff, serving as both the lead builder and the person responsible for setting the standards for how those experiences are designed. Braven's program is built around a core belief: that students build career readiness by developing the right skills, networks, experiences, and confidence. Everything the Design team builds is in service of that equation. As the leader of the Design team and a member of the Product Leadership Team, you will translate evidence from Braven's research and real-time signals from the field into high-quality, pedagogically sound program assets and learning sequences that can be delivered across dozens of campuses with varying academic lengths (e.g., semester, quarter, summer school, etc.) at scale. You hold the line on adult learning best practices regardless of timeline pressure or competing priorities, and you ensure that every staff member and volunteer who facilitates a Braven program experience understands both what they're teaching and why it's built the way it is. We're also looking for someone with a genuinely entrepreneurial orientation, someone who is deeply curious about how other organizations are solving the college-to-career challenge, and who brings that curiosity back into how Braven evolves its own approach. Critically, this person must be able to hold two things as connected rather than in tension: the commitment to human-centered, pedagogically excellent design and the imperative to simplify and scale. The program has to work for the student sitting in front of it and for the institution delivering it at volume. Seeing those as the same challenge — not competing ones — is a prerequisite for excellence in this role. This role is on the Product team and reports directly to the Chief Product Officer. What You’ll Do Build, Steward, and Evolve Braven's Program Experience (30%)Design and evolve the entire program experience continuum, which starts with the Accelerator course and extends to supporting our Fellows for 6 months after graduation.Maintain a growing high-quality multi-modal library (in-person, virtual, and on-demand) of program experiences, including workshops, learning modules, facilitated sequences, stand-alone resources, on-demand tools, and event designs that help students build the skills, networks, experiences, and confidence needed to secure strong first opportunities after college.Create and pilot new program assets in response to what program staff is observing in the field and/or our higher education partners lift up as a need/interest — when teams flag that students are struggling or that a specific need has emerged, your team builds the response, keeping scale and simplicity front and center.Translate findings from Braven's research team into concrete design decisions, ensuring that what the evidence says students need is actually reflected in how every experience is structured, sequenced, and facilitated, partnering with execution teams to ensure the program is delivered as intendedMaintain and refresh program assets over time by updating content regularly based on stakeholder feedback, student outcome data, and shifts in the college-to-career landscape, including staying up to speed on how the context is shifting with students (e.g., pandemic moment that required more online to a digital learning fatigue moment six years after the pandemic) and/or the labor market (e.g., employers are scaling up dramatically so job acquisition is easier including remote work to labor market is shrinking because of over hiring and now how AI is shaping the realities students face in the job market)Keep an eye towards what must be true at scale, adjusting designs over time based on feasibility constraints or new technology realities that have ripple effects into designs.Be the consummate learner and consumer of our in-person and digital products, in order to stay proximate to the field as well as on the cutting edge of what is to come Set and Hold the Standard for Quality and Integrity of Program Experiences (25%)Define, ensure the execution of, and evolve Braven's standards for high-quality program design, including how experiences are structured, how long they run, how learning is assessed, and how facilitation is approached.Ensure all program experiences are grounded in adult learning science, cultural competence (including that of a particular higher education institution), and reflect a deep understanding of Braven's students, predominantly first-generation college students and students from low-income backgrounds, navigating the transition from college to career.Stay current on the external field — career readiness research, employer expectations, evolving best practices in adult learning, highly-resourced colleges' career preparation evolutions, digital tools, and bring that knowledge into Braven's design work. Prepare Staff and Volunteers to Facilitate with Confidence and Fidelity (20%)Design and deliver ongoing training that equips program staff and volunteers who are on the front lines with students every day to understand Braven’s approach to career readiness topics, and can deliver to students coherent, consistent guidance.Design and deliver training on design intent so that facilitators understand why an experience is built the way it is, and can make good judgment calls when they need to adapt in the moment.Ensure training and staff enablement are built into each new program from the start, making them a core part of a complete, high-quality experience.Lead conversations with staff about what is likely to come next in the programmatic experience's evolution. Lead the Team and Shape Program Strategy (25%)Lead, develop, and grow a team of designers who are responsible for the full scope of design work across Braven's program experience, from the Accelerator course to post-course support for Fellows, which lasts until six months post graduation.Manage the team as well as the team’s mental agility in a way that allows for business as usual, as well as the ability to flex, be nimble, and start to innovate in a manner that meets the moment.Serve as a member of Braven's Product Leadership Team, contributing design expertise to cross-functional decisions about what the program should do next, how it should evolve, and what it will take to deliver it at scale.Partner with colleagues across Research, Data, Program Delivery, and Operations to ensure design decisions are grounded in evidence, informed by what's happening in the field, and set up to be delivered well.Engage directly, including online and ground-based visits with the field to inform perspective.Bring a constant eye toward program simplification while regularly asking which design elements are truly essential for student outcomes, where the program has accumulated complexity that doesn't drive value, and how to redesign experiences that are both excellent and more scalable over time.Partner across the organization with program delivery teams, operations, and technology to identify where design changes could unlock scale, and help Braven distill the program architecture toward what it truly needs to be as it grows.Help scope and grow the Design team as the organization scales toward serving 25,000+ Fellows.Serve as a member of the "One Braven" leadership team, contributing to org-wide strategy and stewarding a healthy, high-performing culture for both your immediate team and the broader organization.Other duties as assigned. RequirementsMinimum RequirementsEducation: BS/BA10+ years of experience designing clear, engaging, purposeful, and culturally competent learning experiences3+ years of experience managing a team toward outcomes Preferred Qualifications Master's degree or other certification in learning design, instructional design, or a related fieldExpert practitioner in human-centered design and adult learning science, with a strong point of view on what makes a learning experience work for adults, especially adults navigating high-stakes career momentsDemonstrated experience building and maintaining a program or curriculum library that serves multiple delivery teams or contexts. You know how to design for reuse, not just for one-time useExperience designing human-centered learning experiences that scale through technology.Experience designing training for the people who deliver your programs, not just the content itself, but the facilitation guides, design rationale, and enablement that help others teach it wellExperience and agility with keeping old, evolving, and piloting new designs all at the same time.Exceptional written and verbal communicator who expresses ideas clearly, simply, and with strong design instinctsCompetent in synthesizing multiple data types such as observations, user interviews, research, feedback, and quantitative data to identify root problems and drive design improvementsDeep alignment with Braven's core values and a belief in Braven's mission, informed by experience working with or for student populations like Braven's Fellows — predominantly people of color from low-income backgroundsProven track record of building and growing high-performing teams, including developing talent at multiple levels and scoping new roles as an organization growsStrategic thinker who can hold both the quality of a single experience and the coherence of the full student journey simultaneously, you can zoom in and zoom outSkilled at working across teams and influencing without formal authority, you know how to advocate for quality with colleagues who have different mandates and timelinesExperience contributing to organizational strategy as a senior leader, including cross-functional collaboration at the leadership team level Technical SkillsProficient in learning management systems and content editors (Braven currently uses Canvas and Articulate) Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. Work DemandsAbility to work in-person in one of these three hub cities of Braven’s: Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NY), 3 days per weekTravel 2–3 times per quarter for team convenings, site visits, and organizational gatherings Additional RequirementsAuthorized 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 memberPerformance TaskInterview with Hiring ManagerPanel Interview with Key PartnersReference Checks BenefitsCompensation 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 $154,500-$193,100 in Atlanta, $163,200-$204,000 in Chicago, and $179,600-$224,400 in New York City and Newark. This is based on a 50-hour work week. This is a full-time, 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 healthMatch of your 401K contribution up to 5% of your base annual salary, starting your first full monthCoverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employees and dependents12 weeks of paid parental leaveA one-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy because of our deep, long time commitment to equity; 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, Chicago, New York City or Newark. 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.

Job Description Job Title: Associate Director, Strategic Operations Team: Insights & Strategic Planning Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL) strongly preferred, Atlanta (GA), Newark (NJ), or New York (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. 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, Strategic Operations, who will serve as the operational engine for the Insights & Strategy team and lead the process to report on priorities and goals at the organizational level. This role will own the Braven-wide rhythm and content of how we communicate progress on our goals to staff, leaders, and our national and regional boards; play a key role in the Insights & Strategy team’s work to strengthen cross-functional coordination and partnership; and drive the internal operational rhythm of the Insights & Strategy team. You will be a designer of process, an expert on our priorities, and a trusted voice on our progress. This is a role for someone who excels at communication and writing, creating and owning high-quality operations and processes, and collaborating cross-functionally. You read context well, operate comfortably in ambiguity, demonstrate utmost discretion, and know how and when to take the next step without waiting to be asked. This role is on the Insights & Strategy team and reports directly to the Head of Insights & Strategy. What You’ll Do Organizational Progress Monitoring & Reporting (40%) • Design, own, and continuously improve the infrastructure to prepare progress updates for stakeholders. Regular deliverables include but are not limited to:, • Project managing and packaging quarterly progress-to-goal (PTG) memos for Braven’s national board, leadership, and staff, • Drafting region-specific progress updates on priorities for regional board meetings, • Preparing regular updates to Braven leadership and staff on organizational priorities and goals, • Pull, analyze, and/or visualize data independently to support progress monitoring, • Build relationships with relevant partners for this work (e.g., executive owners of priorities), • Establish expertise and serve as a thought partner on questions and situations related to org-wide progress monitoring Cross-Functional Partnership & Coordination (30%) • Act as trusted liaison to the leaders of the Product, Systems, and External Affairs teams in changing the operating model for how they work together., • Design and help execute a regular central team <> regional team feedback structure at the Alignment Team level (Braven’s leadership team), • Support the Head of Insights & Strategy to lead two internal councils (Data Governance Council and AI Advisory Council) and one external council (Labor Market & Economic Advisory Council) Insights & Strategy Team Operations and Coordination (30%) • Own the coordinated operational rhythm of the two halves of the team (Insights and Strategy), including annual planning and goal-setting, quarterly alignment, and weekly coordination, • Design and plan team stepbacks and other meetings in support of the Head of Insights & Strategy and the Senior Director of Insights, from creating the agenda through post-meeting follow-up, • Own knowledge management for the Strategy half of the team, maintaining shared and organized documentation and ensuring process clarity, • Lead or support capacity-building and systems/process-building projects for primarily the Strategy half of the team For all of the above responsibilities, use AI in responsible, smart, and human-valuing ways to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your work. Requirements Minimum Requirements • BA/BS in a quantitative field or work experience that demonstrates expertise in quantitative analysis, • At least 3 years of relevant experience, • Extensive experience writing and presenting compelling data-driven narratives for internal and external audiences, • Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and SQL Preferred Qualifications • Demonstrated experience using AI effectively and responsibly to make an actual impact on outcomes, • Proficiency in SQL, • Experience designing and building dashboards and visualizations (Tableau preferred), • Strong strategic thinking skills, including a proven ability to bring clarity to ambiguous solutions, • Ability to take initiative to solve challenges and tap into opportunities; ability to make complex tasks simple by applying clear logic and processes to component steps, • Excellent time management and prioritization skills, which allow you to manage your own time and energy and seek the right help to complete multiple projects well and on time., • Demonstrated attention to detail, known for checking and double-checking your work, • Learner’s mindset, which you use to master new tools, software, and ways of working., • Strong collaboration skills. You seek to understand others’ problems and use your own perspective to solve problems together., • You have the following technical skills and knowledge:, • Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, and Jira, • Proficiency in Salesforce, • Proficiency in Python or R, • 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 Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC), • Travel roughly 5 times per year for team convenings and to visit regions in your portfolio 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 Newark and New York City. 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, • 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 happen 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.

Job Description Job Title: Senior Director of Program Operations - Post-Accelerator Team: Product Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NY), 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 Senior Director of Program Operations to own the operational excellence and strategic growth of all programming that supports our Post-Accelerator Fellows (PAFs) after they complete our Accelerator course. Unlike the Accelerator, which is credit-bearing and embedded in a student's coursework, post-accelerator programming is entirely voluntary. That makes operational quality mission-critical: the way we design, deliver, and continuously improve our programming directly determines whether PAFs show up, stay engaged, and ultimately secure strong first opportunities within six months of graduation — Braven's north star outcome. This leader will manage a team of Associate Directors and a Project Manager to operationalize a diverse portfolio of programs, the Professional Mentor Program, Career Communities, the Ready to Launch Bootcamp, other programming, and Post-Accelerator Fellow engagement through Braven's social media presence. They will be responsible not only for the excellent day-to-day execution of these programs but also for building the operational systems, team capabilities, and strategic vision that will enable Braven's post-accelerator work to scale. A critical dimension of this role is building and maintaining the operational infrastructure that enables both central and regional colleagues to execute post-accelerator programming with consistency and excellence. This role is on the Product team and reports directly to the Head of Program Operations. What You’ll Do Post-Accelerator Program Operations Leadership (50%) • Own the operational strategy, quality, and continuous improvement of Braven's full suite of post-accelerator programs, including the Professional Mentor Program, Career Communities events, and the Ready to Launch Bootcamp., • Oversee the design and delivery of asynchronous programming — including Case Management, Referral Systems, Job Boards, and opportunity newsletters — ensuring these touchpoints are high-quality, timely, and effective at keeping PAFs engaged., • Set clear operational standards and accountability structures across programs, ensuring Associate Directors and the Project Manager have the tools, clarity, and support they need to execute excellently., • Monitor program performance through data; identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to strengthen outcomes and use insights to drive continuous improvement. Team Management & Cross-Functional Leadership (30%) • Directly manage a team of 4+ staff, including Associate Directors of Post-Accelerator Operations and Fellow Engagement & Communications, and a Project Manager of Post-Accelerator Operations., • Develop and coach direct reports, fostering a culture of high performance, learning, collaboration, and equity within the team., • Lead team goal-setting, workload management, and professional development, ensuring each team member is set up to thrive and grow., • Serve as the primary operational partner to the Post-Accelerator Design and Execution team, building and sustaining the infrastructure tools, workflows, documentation, and training that enable both central and regional staff to execute post-accelerator programming; and partner closely with Systems, Volunteer, and other Product sub-teams to drive alignment and collaborative problem-solving on initiatives that impact PAFs., • Represent post-accelerator operations in organizational planning conversations, advocating for the resources, systems, and visibility this work requires to succeed. Innovation & Strategic Scaling (20%) • Develop and champion a multi-year operational vision for post-accelerator programming that anticipates growth and builds toward scale., • Identify opportunities to streamline, systematize, and innovate across programs by designing smarter workflows, strengthening knowledge management infrastructure, and improving onboarding and training for the team., • Proactively identify gaps in current systems, tools, processes, and automations that constrain the program's scalability, and bring those gaps to the Systems Team with sufficient operational context and prioritization rationale to enable effective scoping and solutioning., • Leverage proficiency in operational tools such as Tableau or equivalent Data Visualization tools, Salesforce or equivalent CRMs, Airtable, and Jira Service Management or equivalent ticketing and workflow platforms to build, optimize, and automate program operations infrastructure without heavy reliance on the Systems or Technology team., • Lead or contribute to cross-functional strategic projects that advance Braven's ability to serve PAFs at scale., • Stay current on trends in career development, alumni engagement, and nonprofit program operations to bring fresh thinking and best practices to Braven's work., • Partner with the Head of Program Operations and the Head of Post-Accelerator Execution on organizational and product strategy, contributing a post-accelerator operational lens to broader programmatic decisions and ensuring operations and program execution remain tightly aligned. Requirements Minimum Requirements • BA/BS Degree, • 8+ years of professional experience, with at least 5+ years in a people management or team leadership role. Preferred Qualifications • Demonstrated success leading operational functions at scale, ideally in a nonprofit, education, or EdTech context., • Experience managing multi-program portfolios and leading teams of diverse functions and skill sets., • Adaptable problem-solver, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to translate complexity into clear solutions, • Demonstrated ability to independently configure, troubleshoot, and optimize operational tools — such as Tableau or equivalent, Salesforce or equivalent, Airtable, and Jira Service Management or equivalent platforms — to streamline and scale program processes without requiring ongoing Systems or Tech team support, • Demonstrated ability to serve as an effective operational thought partner with technical teams, being able to translate program needs and workflow challenges into clear problem statements, engage in productive cross-functional dialogue, and contribute meaningfully to conversations about systems design and prioritization without requiring deep technical expertise., • Strong ability to prioritize, delegate, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive results, • 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), Chicago (IL), New York (NY), or Newark (NJ) 3 days per week, • Ability to travel approximately 6 times per year to other Braven locations, • Ability to travel to in-person Braven events, including some evening and weekend events 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, • Final Interview, • 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, and $122,500-$153,100 in New York City and 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 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 Atlanta, Chicago, New York, or Newark. 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.

Job Description Job Title: Associate, Program Facilitation Team: Central Accelerator Location: Hybrid in Newark (NJ) Employment Type: Full-time FLSA Classification: Non-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. 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, Program Facilitation (“Facilitator”). As a Facilitator, you'll create engaging learning experiences both virtually via Zoom and through impactful in-person moments (three key sessions each semester). You'll be instrumental in shaping the journey of our Fellows, equipping them with the skills and confidence they need to launch successful careers. Joining the Central Accelerator Team and reporting to the Director of Learning Lab Success, you'll play a pivotal role in Braven's continued growth and evolution, directly contributing to our mission to expand our reach and impact. What You’ll Do Facilitation of the Accelerator (35%) • Facilitate the Accelerator course year-round, including fall, spring, and summer terms, delivering 3–5 sections each week. You should be prepared to facilitate during both daytime and evening hours, with up to 3 evening sections per week., • Provide dynamic, inclusive instruction using an established, research-backed curriculum that caters to diverse learning styles., • Foster a collaborative and motivating learning environment, leveraging a range of facilitation techniques to ensure active Fellow participation and engagement., • Contextualize high-quality course materials and resources in line with the needs of the higher ed partner and the broader organizational curriculum strategy., • Within specific parameters, customize curriculum where appropriate to account for student needs and interests., • Lead impactful in-person Learning Labs each semester (up to 3 per section), fostering vital face-to-face connections between Fellows and their volunteer Leadership Coaches. Collaboration for Fellow Success (35%) • Work closely with other Accelerator teammates to identify Fellows who may be at risk or require additional support., • Implement lower-stakes student support interventions and follow-up to encourage consistent Fellow engagement and success., • Provide base-level direction and live support for Leadership Coaches to ensure a strong Fellow course experience. Fellow Support & Engagement (25%) • Fellow Communication, • Send weekly communications to Fellows about upcoming Learning Labs and events., • Monitor and respond to Fellow outreach with a strong customer focus., • Community Building & Fellow Support, • Build relationships and community with Fellows and Leadership Coaches., • Actively listen and provide feedback while also connecting Fellows to additional resources as needed., • Review weekly qualitative feedback from Fellows, highlighting and acting upon trends., • Solicit feedback on the course from Fellows, Leadership Coaches, and others., • Serve as the face of the Accelerator, problem-solving with Fellows who have any issues that come up (course, content, life, etc.). Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing (5%) • Actively engage with cross-functional teams to capture and document best practices, innovative strategies, and critical insights, • Establish a repository of shared knowledge that will inform and refine this team’s growth strategy and enable Braven to grow its impact, • Collaborate with other Program Facilitators and Program Managers to problem-solve, perform peer observations, and contribute to a community of learning to promote best practices across sites, • Proactively identify role and team development opportunities by assessing data, Fellow and volunteer feedback, and other performance metrics, and facilitate a culture of continuous learning, • Other duties as assigned. Requirements Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's Degree, • 0-2 years of experience Preferred Qualifications • Excellent presentation skills and comfort engaging a range of audiences and learners, both in-person and via Zoom, • Natural relationship-builder and communicator who confidently initiates conversations with new people, builds trust quickly across lines of difference, and engages with authenticity and empathy. Brings natural energy and comfort with public speaking and thrives in environments where you’re responsible for setting the tone, energy, and overall vibe., • Impeccable written and verbal communication skills and ability to tailor messages for the appropriate audience, • Excitement for and success at coaching college students of varying profiles and ages, • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong interest in developing analytical skills to inform decision-making and continuous improvement., • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, while maintaining high-quality execution and building in contingency plans to adapt when things shift., • Experience and comfort with, or ability to quickly learn, Zoom, Slack, G Suite, Excel, and Tableau., • 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, • Ability to work in person at the campus up to 10 times per semester, • Travel up to 3 times per year to Braven’s higher ed partners and for Braven team gatherings, • Ability to consistently work an adjusted schedule to support the facilitation of weekly programming up to 3 evenings per week throughout the year and 1 weekend 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 varies 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 for this role in Newark is $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 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 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: 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.

Job Description Team: Product Location: In-Person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), New York (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 To achieve Braven’s ambition of serving 80,000–100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Associate Director, Digital Communications & Fellow Engagement 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.

Job Description Job Title: Associate, Employer Partnerships Team: External Affairs Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), 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 In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000–100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Associate, Employer Partnerships. This individual will lead the recruitment of thousands of volunteers from our employer partners. As a member of the Employer Partnerships team, you will build and scale systems that enable Braven to recruit 6,000+ volunteers over the next two years, while also contributing to the team’s broader efforts across fundraising, employer stewardship, and student-facing programs. This role involves a mix of behind-the-scenes strategy and systems development, as well as some external-facing work in collaboration with key employer contacts and Braven teammates. You will partner cross-functionally to drive recruitment results, deepen engagement from Braven’s employer partners, and ensure we deliver a strong return on investment to the professionals and companies that make our program possible. This role is on the External Affairs team and reports directly to the Head of Employer Partnerships. What You’ll Do Engage Employer Partners in Volunteer Recruitment (50%) • Steward and manage 100+ volunteer referral points of contact across employer partners in close collaboration with Braven’s Employer Partnerships Directors, with email campaigns as a primary strategy to engage and mobilize volunteers at scale., • Ensure seamless communication and collaboration between the Volunteer Engagement team and the Employer Partnerships team by acting as the primary liaison between the two., • Deliver operational excellence - using tools like mail merges, CRMs, Tableau dashboards, trackers, calendars, and project plans to execute large-scale, high-stakes, deadline-driven recruitment campaigns efficiently and effectively., • Partner closely with Braven’s Employer Partnerships Directors to embed volunteer recruitment into broader partner engagement strategies., • Collaborate cross-functionally with Braven teammates who lead volunteer operations, marketing, communications, data, and technology to ensure a seamless and on-brand volunteer experience., • Monitor data and performance in real time, using insights to refine strategies and drive continuous improvement., • Facilitate info sessions for prospective volunteers. Team Operations and Systems (35%) • Elevate the operational excellence of the Employer Partnerships Team by designing and refining systems, processes, and tools that support scale., • Facilitate weekly team meetings and project manage follow-through on internal and external priorities - including meeting prep and follow-up, regional team coordination, and internal communication., • Manage and maintain high-quality data across accounts, contacts, meetings, and engagements in Braven’s CRM, ensuring accuracy and accountability., • Steward partner relationships through thoughtful campaigns - like thank-you efforts, recognition in Braven’s impact reports, and donor acknowledgment letters., • Support the planning and execution of bi-annual Braven Employer Council meetings, overseeing logistics and project management., • Collaborate with the Data Insights and Data Operations teams to create and improve dashboards that help the team use data to drive decisions., • Maintain a centralized resource hub to ensure internal stakeholders have easy access to the materials and information they need to engage partners effectively. Partner Research, Communications, and Stewardship (15%) • Support Braven’s Employer Partnerships strategy by researching prospects, crafting persuasive presentations, and drafting communications that motivate action across a portfolio of new and existing employer partners., • Collaborate with Braven’s marketing team to design compelling materials that elevate Braven’s value proposition for both partners and volunteers., • Triage and manage the partnerships inbox, ensuring timely, thoughtful responses to partner inquiries and requests., • Provide hands-on support to Employer Partnership Directors managing Braven’s top-tier accounts, especially for student-facing events and key partner engagements. Requirements Minimum Requirements • 3-5 years of program management, project management, partnership management experience or related experience with a track record of achieving ambitious outcomes and building efficient systems. Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree, • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, • Exceptional organizational and project management skills, • Highly-developed attention to detail, systems, and customer service, • A builder’s mindset: you bring energy and creativity to building systems from the ground up, pressure testing them, and iterating to improve efficiency and impact, • Comfort making sense of complex data and using it to develop tailored strategies, clear priorities, and actionable next steps, • Thrives in ambiguity and finds joy in collaborating deeply with others and being a part of a rapidly growing organization, • Learns quickly and manages large volumes of feedback on a regular basis, • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams, • Proficiency in Salesforce, Jira, Google Sheets, and generative AI tools, or similar systems, • Demonstrated commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that help to develop others., • Exemplification of Braven’s core values, • Experiences that 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 Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NY) 3 days per week, • Travel: 4-8 times annually out of state for team events., • Occasional evening hours for work events and/or to ensure we hit key campaign deadlines 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 $59,500-$74,300 in Atlanta, $62,700-$78,300 in Chicago, and $69,000-$86,200 In New York City or Newark. This is based on a 50-hour work week at an hourly rate. 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: 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.

Job Description Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Team: Systems Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL) 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. 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 Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of the platform, tools, and automation that power Braven’s programs. On the Systems team, we prioritize impact, ship the simplest thing that works, and iterate as we learn, balancing the agility to move quickly with the discipline of strong engineering practices and keeping real impact on students’ lives ahead of elegant code. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will take ownership of complex, end-to-end full-stack initiatives across our learning platform, data systems, and the AI and automation that scale our programs, raising the technical bar through architecture and code reviews and mentoring engineers as the team grows. This role is on the Systems team and reports directly to the Sr Dir, Software Engineering. What You’ll Do Design and ship complex features (60%) • Scope and lead full-stack initiatives in Python and/or Ruby on Rails across our platform, data pipelines, and program automation, from ambiguous problems to production., • Make pragmatic architecture and technical design decisions that keep our systems robust, performant, secure, and maintainable. Raise the team’s technical bar (25%) • Review code and architecture proposals, and mentor engineers to help them grow., • Champion testing, observability, and engineering best practices, and improve our processes and documentation. Collaborate and stay current (15%) • Partner across technical and non-technical teams, participate in scrum and sprints, and integrate the systems our programs rely on., • Stay informed on industry trends, security, data privacy, and emerging AI tooling, and bring them to the team., • Other duties as assigned Requirements Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, completion of a technical training program, or equivalent practical experience, • 5+ years of software engineering experience Preferred Qualifications • Strong full-stack proficiency across backend, frontend, and database design, with experience in technologies such as Ruby on Rails, Python, React, PostgreSQL, BigQuery, and Git., • Strong mentoring and communication skills, able to manage stakeholders and bridge technical and non-technical teams., • Experience applying AI and automation to ship faster or scale operations, such as LLM-assisted development or workflow automation., • 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) or Newark (NJ) 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 as $111,300 - $139,000 in Chicago and $122,500 - $153,100 in Newark. 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, • 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 or Newark. 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.

Job Description:\n\n Job Title: Head of Post Course Strategy Team: Product Location: In-Person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NY), or Newark (NJ) Employment Type: Full-time FLSA Classification: Exempt Hiring Manager: Chief Product Officer 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 Head of Post Course Strategy Execution who will build the strategic and operational infrastructure that drives strong career outcomes for Fellows after they complete the Accelerator every Braven Fellow's 10-15 week entry point into our program. This is an entrepreneurial role over a newer and still forming body of work that sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. The post-Accelerator Fellow experience is inherently adaptive: it is shaped by regional labor markets, individual Fellow profiles, and employer partnerships that evolve over time. This role brings structure and intentionality to that complexity, establishing a strategic PAF experience floor that guides regional teams while preserving the local latitude needed to optimize for each market. You hold the cross-regional view that no single campus team can hold, and you use that perspective to ensure that local execution is grounded in shared goals and the best practices emerging across Braven's network. One important distinction: Braven has a dedicated team responsible for building the actual program experiences, the workshops, modules, and resources that Fellows move through. Your job is not to build those experiences. Your job is to determine what Fellows need, decide what gets in front of them and when, commission new resources when gaps emerge, and ensure that what gets deployed is actually driving outcomes. You are accountable for whether the post-Accelerator arc is working, and you think creatively about how to reach Fellows at scale through a mix of live, asynchronous, and technology-enabled approaches. Getting to 25,000 Fellows means not every intervention can be staff-delivered and synchronous, and this role helps Braven figure out what that looks like in practice – including where campus and community partners can extend the post-Accelerator experience beyond what Braven delivers directly. As a member of Braven's Product Leadership Team, you contribute to decisions about how the post-Accelerator program evolves, bringing the accountability of someone watching outcomes in the field to cross-functional conversations about what Braven should build, change, or stop doing. This role is on the Product Team and reports directly to the Chief Product Officer. What You’ll Do Own Post-Accelerator Outcomes and Strategy (30%)Hold accountability for post-Accelerator outcomes, not just whether programming is delivered, but whether Fellows are building genuine momentum toward strong opportunities after college.Watch cohorts closely while in the Accelerator course and afterward, and stay attuned to what’s happening in the field: the outcomes data, the qualitative patterns emerging from regional teams, the things that aren’t in any report yet but are visible to someone paying close attention. Name what you’re seeing and act on it.Discover and make intervention decisions when the picture isn’t right: determine what response is needed, draw from Braven’s program resources, or commission the Design team to build something new, and work with colleagues across functions to get it to students.Define and steward the post-Accelerator program strategy: articulate what Fellows are working toward after the Accelerator, what Braven is accountable for driving, and what core practices every delivery context is expected to implement, grounded in Braven’s program logic model and findings from the Research team.Serve as a formal input into Braven’s research agenda by bringing qualitative intelligence from the field, the patterns, the outliers, what cohorts are telling you about what they need —directly to the Research team as evidence that outcomes data alone cannot provide.Bring a longitudinal perspective to program direction: you see how student needs and expectations shift year over year, and that perspective provides a structured basis for how Braven assesses whether the program is keeping pace with the Fellows it serves.Collaborate with other Central Teams and the regions to assess outcomes and determine in a collaborative way, what should change and what should stay.Stay current on the external field career readiness research, employer expectations, evolving labor market trends, including how AI and shifting hiring practices are reshaping the opportunities Fellows are entering, and how highly-resourced colleges are evolving their career preparation and bring that knowledge into Braven's PAF strategy. Lead Central PAF Programming (20%)Lead and develop the team responsible for Braven's centrally-run post-Accelerator programs, including Career Communities, the Professional Mentor Program, et cetera.Hold the team accountable to clear goals and outcomes, while building the conditions for each direct report to lead their area with increasing ownership and independence.Ensure that every centrally-run program is designed to be actively usable at the regional level — translating central offerings into tools and practices that strengthen the local Fellow experience. Continuously evaluate the PAF program portfolio, identifying where existing central or local supports need to evolve and where new ones need to be built so that the full arc of post-Accelerator programming remains responsive to what Fellows actually need to achieve strong outcomes.Stay proximate to the Fellow experience across delivery contexts, engaging directly with programming, regional teams, and Fellows themselves so that strategic decisions are grounded in what's actually happening, not just what's being reported. Build and Steward the Cross-Functional Operating Model (15%)Develop and maintain the cross-functional relationships, rituals, and shared accountability structures that make PAF programming real — not just in theory, but in practice across the Central teams whose work directly shapes what Fellows experience.Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance program impact and operational efficiency. For example:Volunteer & Employer Teams: Integrate meaningful volunteer engagement into programming and create pathways for Fellows to access job opportunities and sponsorships.Data Team: Define regional use cases to ensure outcomes data is visualized in ways that are actionable for daily frontline use.Systems Team: Translate program strategy and user needs into technical requirements for the MyBraven platform.Regional Teams: Partner with local Program and External Affairs leads to align central resources with regional strategies, ensuring effective use of central "levers" to meet local needs.Establish and steward the cross-functional rhythms, the right people in the right conversations at the right cadence so that PAF priorities are visible across functions and the work that depends on others actually moves. Partner with Regional Teams Across the Network (20%)Hold the cross-regional view that no single regional team can hold: synthesize what’s working and what isn’t across campuses, cohorts, and contexts, and bring those insights back into both central strategy and regional practice.Partner with regional leaders as a strategic resource, sharing patterns, flagging emerging gaps, and helping teams act on what the data and field signals are telling them.Build trusted relationships with regional colleagues, influence action with the clearest cross-network picture of what's working for Fellows, and bring that intelligence to the people who can act on it.Work directly with Site Directors and their teams to strengthen local PAF strategy, diagnosing gaps, sharing what's working across the network, and helping teams make good decisions even when the data picture is incomplete.Co-create new programming with regional teams and treat their experience of what you build as essential information for evolving the broader strategy. Lead the Team and Shape Post-Accelerator Program Strategy (15%)Lead, develop, and grow the PAF Execution team, including developing talent at multiple levels and scoping new roles as the organization scales to serve significantly more Fellows.Serve as a member of Braven’s Product Leadership Team, contributing the perspective of someone accountable for field-level outcomes to cross-functional decisions about what Braven should build, change, or stop doing in the Accelerator and post-Accelerator arc.Partner with colleagues across Research, Design, and Operations to ensure the Post-Accelerator strategy is grounded in evidence, informed by what’s happening with students in real time, and set up to be delivered well.Serve as a member of the "One Braven" leadership team, contributing to org-wide strategy and stewarding a healthy, high-performing culture for both your immediate team and the broader organization.Anticipate where the post-Accelerator model needs to evolve as Braven scales toward 25,000+ Fellows, including which interventions can remain staff-delivered, where technology-enabled and asynchronous approaches need to grow, and what the PAF experience looks like when it's working at a fundamentally different volume.Other duties as assigned. Requirements Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience7+ years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in a role that involved strategy development, program design, or organizational leadership3+ years of people management experience, including experience developing and holding direct reports accountable to outcomesDemonstrated experience working in or designing programs that support workforce development, career outcomes, or post-program student supportExperience influencing across teams or functions without direct authority, such as in a cross-functional or multi-site environment Preferred Qualifications Experience working in or with a nonprofit, education, or workforce development organization serving first-generation college students or communities historically underrepresented in professional careersComfort building structure and accountability systems while also executing, you can hold strategy and day-to-day delivery at the same timeTrack record of cross team and organization collaboration.Track record of translating high-level strategic direction into clear, actionable goals and accountability structures for a teamExperience working with or through regional or local teams in a multi-site organization, particularly in a role that required influencing without formal authorityComfort designing or deploying programming that reaches people at scale through a mix of live, asynchronous, and technology-enabled approaches, you understand that impact at scale requires thinking beyond the room, and you bring curiosity and creativity to how interventions reach the most Fellows most effectively.Comfort with ambiguity and a growth orientation toward data, you don’t need perfect information to make progress, and you actively build toward more rigorous evidence over timeStrong communicator across levels and functions, able to translate between strategy and execution, between central and regional, and between different levels of the organizationExperience with innovation and ongoing evolution of product experiences and the ability to be nimble in order to test innovation, as well as structured to ensure best practices are followed.Demonstrated commitment to building strong, inclusive cultures that develop othersExperience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population predominantly people of color from low-income backgrounds navigating the transition from college to careerDemonstrated 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 DemandsAbility to work in-person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NY), or Newark (NJ), 3 days per weekOccasional travel to regional sites for team convenings, site visits, and cross-regional collaboration (estimated 6–8 times per year) Additional RequirementsAuthorized 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 memberInitial interview with CPO and CEOPerformance TaskPanel Interview with Key StakeholdersInterview with Alignment Team members and/or Board membersInterview with Hiring ManagerReference 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: $154,500-$193,100 in Atlanta, $163,200-$204,000 in Chicago, and $179,600-$224,400 in New York City and 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 week-long shutdowns in July and the end of the calenda

Job Description Job Title: Director, Transformation and Operations Team: Office of the Chief Executive Officer Location: In-Person strong preference for Chicago (IL), also possible; Atlanta (GA), 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 Director, Transformation and Operations, to join the newly formed Transformation team. Transformation is charged with ensuring that we are seeing around corners and prepared to maximize the strategic opportunities in our future. Your role is to take the ideas that matter most and make them real. You'll lead the design and execution of key transformation initiatives — currently AI adoption, market intelligence, and process innovation for quality at scale, three of our largest organizational risks at our current inflection point in growth. While you don’t manage anyone directly, you will manage across many internal stakeholders, and your ability to move people toward shared outcomes without direct authority is critical to your success. You're energized by ambiguity, you think in systems, and you genuinely love figuring out what "cutting edge" means for an organization that is paving the way. You enjoy bringing structure to ambiguous problems without flattening the complexity, and you know when to slow down and define the question before rushing to answer it. The person in this role thrives in a startup environment where job descriptions are starting points, not ceilings — willing to roll up your sleeves across whatever the mission needs. This role is a part of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer and reports directly to the Head of Transformation. What You’ll Do Lead, Design, and Launch Special Initiatives (50%) • Create strategic plans that translate vision into execution for special initiatives owned by the Transformation team (inclusive of multi-year roadmaps, short-term project plans, stakeholder communications maps, risk mitigation strategies, learnings from market intelligence, etc.), • Synthesize insights and recommendations for senior leaders to guide ongoing strategy, • Manage the execution of a wide variety of teammates towards success, adapting strategies and frameworks as needed, • Initial projects within your scope will include ensuring we have enterprise-wide quality systems as we scale, and strong execution and enablement of our holistic approach to AI, • Build internal buy-in with evolving and cross-cutting projects, meeting people where they are, and making the unfamiliar feel approachable, for any special initiatives, • Serve as an internal resource for "what's possible" — translating data and ideas into practical, mission-aligned use cases we can actually act on, • Embrace the reality that we're figuring this out as we go — and help the team feel steady while we do, • Lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment (i.e., teams will not directly report into this role) to bring initiatives to life, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation Operations Infrastructure & Project Management (30%) • Create and own the project plans behind our transformation initiatives while building timelines, setting milestones, tracking dependencies, and keeping cross-functional work moving forward, • Turn big-picture organizational priorities into specific, sequenced actions with real owners and real deadlines, and follow up on them without oversight from your manager, • Build and improve our team’s operating infrastructures while increasing process efficiency, developing new processes, and training others in these areas, • Create lightweight but durable operating systems: the trackers, templates, and check-in rhythms that give a small team visibility into a lot of moving parts, • Ensure these integrate with and streamline/simplify organizational processes, vs. create additional complexity, • Flag risks and potential blockers early; bring proposed solutions, not just problems, • Coordinate internal teammates and external collaborators toward shared goals — without relying on formal authority to get things done, • Develop high-quality memos, briefings, and presentation materials to support executive-level decision-making and external stakeholder engagement, • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance our nimbleness as we grow and ensure alignment with broader organizational strategic objectives Research and Analysis (Market Intelligence) (20%) • Develop and maintain systems for gathering and organizing strategic market intelligence so findings are accurate, accessible, and updated regularly, • Ensure a variety of voices/stakeholders internally and externally, especially ones that might be overlooked or seemingly irrelevant, are incorporated, • Monitor and analyze trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements across sectors, including workforce development, AI in higher education, and employer expectations, to identify positioning opportunities and threats for Braven, • Track what peer organizations, edtech organizations, university career centers, and employers are doing; codify what that means for our work, and identify white space where we can lead, • Synthesize findings from articles, podcasts, research, newsletters, conferences, and partner conversations into crisp, actionable briefings for leadership and staff, • Connect macro trends — including AI in recruiting, shifting employer expectations, and changing student needs — to near-term decisions Braven can make today, • Lead efforts to identify, evaluate, and integrate AI tools and partnerships from a market intelligence and positioning lens, in coordination with Systems and Product, • Translate complex data into clear strategic insights with actionable recommendations for senior leadership; deliver concise, impactful reports/presentations to key stakeholders, • Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on competitive positioning, offering recommendations grounded in evidence, • Other duties as assigned. Requirements Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, • 5+ years of strategic operations experience with the proven ability of managing complex projects and lead others to outcomes Preferred Qualifications • Exceptional ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams, ideally in a matrixed, cross-functional environment or scaling consulting or mission-driven organization, • 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 or nonprofit sector, or in consulting, • Comfort and fluency with AI tools (e.g., Claude) and a curiosity about how technology can drive mission-aligned work; ability to navigate myriad tech systems (e.g., Asana/Trello, Salesforce, Zoom), • Track record of operating in ambiguous environments and creating structure where little exists, • 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), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC), • Travel 15-20% of the 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: • Interview with Hiring Specialist, • Performance Task, • Interview with Hiring Manager, • Panel Interview with Colleagues and Peers 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 City and Newark. This is based on a 50-hour work week at an hourly rate. 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 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, Chicago, New York, or Newark. 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.

Job Description 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.

Job Description Job Title: Director, Transformation and Strategy Team: Office of the Chief Executive Officer Location: In-Person strong preference for Chicago (IL), also possible; Atlanta (GA), 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 Director, Transformation and Strategy, to join the newly formed Transformation team. Transformation is charged with ensuring we see around corners and are prepared to maximize strategic opportunities in our future. Your role is to incubate and then hand off initiatives that are critical to our organization's success. You'll do the work of launching pilot projects, figuring out what should be consistent across the organization, and determining what has to be unique to meet the needs of the student population and/or local landscape to scale. You bring a broad toolkit: you will design and execute programs, articulate and assess the business case for initiatives, analyze data and learnings, and build the operational foundation that makes the initiative sustainable and scalable - and you thrive on this. While you don’t manage anyone directly, you will manage across many internal stakeholders, and your ability to move people toward shared outcomes without direct authority is critical to your success. You're energized by ambiguity, you take initiative before being asked, you think in systems, and you genuinely love figuring out what "cutting edge" means for an organization that is paving the way. You enjoy bringing structure to ambiguous problems without flattening the complexity, and you know when to slow down and define the question before rushing to answer it. This role calls for adaptability as Braven's transformation agenda evolves, and your scope will grow with it. To start, you will play a pivotal and dynamic role in deepening our career partnerships with universities, helping to explore and launch an evolution of our core model. Strong contributors here thrive in a startup environment where job descriptions are starting points, not ceilings, and are willing to roll up their sleeves to support whatever the mission needs. This is a small team culture where everyone pitches in, shares credit, and stays focused on student impact. This role is a part of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer and reports directly to the Head of Transformation. What You’ll Do Set Strategy and Own the Business Case (40%) • Develop and own Braven’s multi-year strategy for key pilot initiatives — synthesizing insights from program delivery, partner relationships, financial modeling, and student outcome data into a coherent, evidence-based framework, • Build and maintain the business case for key pilot initiatives as a scalable Braven offering: model unit economics, cost per student, and revenue potential across partner types; translate findings into recommendations for Braven leadership and, where appropriate, external stakeholders, • Establish consistent measurement baselines (including financial, programmatic metrics) so we can make data-driven decisions and meaningful comparisons over time and across pilot partners, surfacing ROI and risks/opportunities on an ongoing basis, • Gather updates from across the team and synthesize them into cohesive, well-structured presentations that reflect both progress and honest challenges, • Prepare materials, briefings, and talking points for board meetings — distilling complex program activity into clear, compelling narratives for a non-operational audience, • Conducts ongoing landscape research to stay current on what is happening in the industry (on university campuses, peer organizations, etc.) and test our assumptions about the model. Deliver Program Outcomes (35%) • Develop a scalable program framework and multi-year roadmap that aligns with Braven’s mission and current model, and enables us to pivot towards new future opportunities, • Execute pilots, launching a suite of programming at initial partner sites, and assess what's working and build a clear framework for what can be replicated versus what needs to be redesigned for each new context, culture, and student population, • Define what should be consistent across pilot contexts and what must be adapted, honoring institutional differences while staying true to our model and principles, • Build authentic relationships with collaborating teams to understand their goals and constraints well enough to be a genuine thought partner (vs. a vendor), • Define how we partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen relationships, increase efficiency, and ensure strong outcomes, • Build the operational scaffolding behind launch work — the checklists, timelines, communication templates, and handoff documents that make programs sustainable beyond your direct involvement, • Create and own project plans across program initiatives — timelines, milestones, cross-functional dependencies — and keep work moving forward with minimal oversight, • Conceive, design, and execute specific programs that get participants genuinely excited about the results, • Create and own the project plans behind our program initiatives while building timelines, setting milestones, tracking dependencies, and keeping cross-functional work moving forward, • Manage all logistics end-to-end: vision, venue, promotion, materials, execution, and follow-up with little hand-holding and strong attention to detail, • Debrief every program honestly — what worked, what flopped, what to try next time — and feed those insights back into the overall design Drive Organizational Learning and Operations (25%) • Design and run a data collection campaign to capture key outcomes, • Build the forms, trackers, and processes that make data collection feel easy for stakeholders — low friction, high compliance, • Synthesize findings into clear, compelling narratives for a wide variety of audiences — from student-facing summaries to Alignment Team briefings to board-level presentations, • Ensure data is actionable, not just reported; ensure reports are simple and useful, • Develop high-quality memos, briefings, and presentation materials for high-stakes meetings with external key stakeholders, • Document learnings from each launch in a way that makes the next one faster and smarter and we add to our institutional knowledge base, • Support the broader team in understanding what the data says about the outcomes, and implications for future decisions Requirements Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, • 7+ years of strong track record of managing multiple complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives and leading others to outcomes – including building or launching a new program, function, or business line from the ground up, • Track record of operating in ambiguous environments and creating structure where little exists, requiring constant iteration and resourcefulness Preferred Qualifications • Exceptional ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams, • 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 what should stay consistent, and where adjustments are needed due to various contexts, • Demonstrated ability to move between strategic altitude and hands-on execution: you have set the strategy and built the business case, and you have also done the operational work yourself, • Track record of influencing and driving alignment across senior stakeholders — including organizational leadership — without formal authority, • Strong financial acumen: experience building business cases, modeling unit economics, and translating financial analysis into strategic recommendations for senior leaders, • Experience in the education or nonprofit sector, • Fluency in Asana, Trello, Salesforce, and Claude, Zoom, and Slack are ideal; ability to navigate myriad technology tools, • A genuine appreciation for and enjoyment of the dynamic, fast-paced energy of a college campus, coupled with an ability to connect authentically with diverse stakeholders, ranging from students to university leadership., • 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), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC), • Travel 30% of the 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: • Interview with Hiring Specialist, • Performance Task, • Interview with Hiring Manager, • Panel Interview with Colleagues and Peers 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 $95,900-$118,900 in Atlanta, $101,200-$126,400 in Chicago, and $111,300-$139,100 in New York City and Newark. Salaries are 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 one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, or Newark. 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.

Job Description Job Title: Associate Software Engineer Team: Systems Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL) 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. 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 Software Engineer to help build the platform, tools, and automation that power Braven’s programs and keep students empowered, connected, and engaged. On the Systems team, we prioritize impact, ship the simplest thing that works, and iterate as we learn, keeping real impact on students’ lives ahead of elegant code. As an Associate Software Engineer, you will take well-scoped features from spec to production, write well-tested code, and help integrate the systems our programs rely on, growing your craft through code review and mentorship from senior engineers. This role is on the Systems team and reports directly to the Sr Dir, Software Engineering. What You’ll Do Build and ship features (70%) • Implement well-scoped features, fixes, and automations in Python and/or Ruby on Rails, guiding them from clear specs to production., • Write and maintain tests for the code you ship, and debug issues in existing features, keeping the student end-user in mind. Collaborate and learn (20%) • Participate in Scrum, sprints, and code reviews, and apply feedback from senior engineers., • Document your work and keep code, data, and records clear, maintainable, and secure. Grow your craft (10%) • Build foundational software engineering practices and stay informed on industry trends, security, and data privacy., • Other duties as assigned Requirements Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, completion of a technical training program, or equivalent practical experience, • At least 1 year of software engineering experience (academic, internship, bootcamp, or professional) Preferred Qualifications • Foundational knowledge of full-stack development, with familiarity in technologies such as Python, React, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and Git, and a desire to grow., • Strong communication skills and a positive, adaptable, solutions-focused mindset in the face of shifting priorities., • Exposure to, or curiosity about, applying AI and automation in your work., • 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) or Newark (NJ) 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 as $76,000- $94,900 in Chicago and $83,600- $104,400 in Newark. 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, • 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 or Newark. 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.

Job Description Job Title: Office Coordinator, Newark Office Team: People & Operations Location: In-Person in Newark (NJ) Employment Type: Full-time FLSA Classification: Non - 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 Office Coordinator, Newark Office, who will oversee the general administrative functions and activities of the Newark, NJ office. As a member of the People & Operations team, you will orchestrate seamless daily operations, ensure efficient workflow, foster a collaborative environment, and drive productivity to achieve organizational excellence. This role is on the People & Operations team and reports directly to the Head of Technology & Workplace Operations. What You’ll Do As an integral part of our team, you will wear many hats to ensure the smooth operation of our office. Your key responsibilities will include: Operational Activities (70%) • Oversee daily facility requirements regarding maintenance, repairs, cleaning services, storage, supplies, purchasing, maintaining the kitchen area, and similar tasks., • Maintain responsibility for facility cleanliness and security to ensure a healthy and safe working environment for all., • Provide minor technical support and triage with IT, as needed., • Liaise with vendors to troubleshoot routine issues and maintain office equipment and procedures., • Evaluate, source, and recommend office services and facilities consultants and vendors., • Provide administrative and logistical support for staff events and training, such as placing supplies and food orders, coordinating conference rooms, and setting up and breaking down events., • Serve as the point of contact for all matters related to the Newark office., • Facilitate meetings, address employee concerns, and contribute to a positive, inclusive office culture., • Provide valuable insights and recommendations for continuous improvement in office processes and functions. Administrative Oversight (30%) • Take charge of day-to-day administrative tasks, including but not limited to helping with the scheduling of events in the Newark office, office supply management, and facility coordination., • Provide administrative support for special events planning, including day-of support., • Support monthly credit card, translation, and interpretation billing reconciliation., • Collaborate with the finance team to reconcile rent payments and ensure accurate financial records., • Maintain a keen eye for detail in managing budgetary aspects related to office operations., • Other duties as assigned. Requirements Minimum Requirements • 2 years of relevant office management or administrative experience., • Proficient in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite). Preferred Qualifications • Associate's degree or higher in business administration, management, or a related field., • 3+ years of experience in office management or a related role., • Exceptional organizational abilities and communication skills., • Experience with project management or team leadership is advantageous., • Strong customer service ethic and instincts., • Seeks out feedback, is receptive to proactive feedback, and actively uses it to improve., • Interacts comfortably and authentically with people who have a range of identities, personalities, and ways of operating., • Ability to effectively manage up to ensure the timely completion of projects and tasks., • 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) and flexibility to adapt and be present in the office for various needs, such as vendor interactions, office setup, etc., • Travel 4-6 times per year., • This role involves occasional lifting and carrying of office supplies and light packages. The ideal candidate should be able to comfortably handle moderate-weight items during day-to-day operations, including food deliveries and supply management. 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 for this role in Newark is $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 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 Newark. 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.

Job Description Job Title: Director, Strategy Team: Insights & Strategy Planning Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL) strongly preferred, Atlanta (GA), Newark (NJ), or New York (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. 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, Strategy who will work with Braven’s leadership to set and monitor overall strategic direction for the organization and lead and execute strategic projects important to our short-term and long-term financial, operational, and scale goals. You will leverage strategic and analytical strengths to design and own a portfolio of strategic projects that drive impact. You will also lead cross-functional project teams and manage outside consultants as needed. You read context well, operate comfortably in ambiguity, demonstrate utmost discretion, and know how and when to take the best next step without waiting to be asked. This role is on the Insights & Strategy team and reports directly to the Head of Insights & Strategy. What You’ll Do Strategic Initiatives and Projects (35%) • Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives and projects directly alongside executive leaders, ensuring alignment with our business model and program model. Example projects might include evolving Braven’s regional and central business units and developing & executing a new change management framework., • Collaborate with the executive team to identify and evaluate new business opportunities and partnerships that align with Braven’s strategic goals., • Lead working groups that drive our strategic plan to execution, codify decisions and next steps, report progress to Braven’s leadership, and make recommendations for unlocking., • Establish and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of strategic initiatives. Organizational Goal-Setting and Monitoring (35%) • Design, build, and manage a system to document, cascade, and monitor Braven’s most important metrics across program and organizational health, • Own the build, rollout, and maintenance of Braven’s regional and organizational health dashboards and other department-specific dashboards to monitor KPIs Facilitating Leadership & Cross-Functional Spaces (20%) • Support the planning and facilitation of two leadership bodies at Braven: Central Leads (c-suite direct reports of the CEO) and One Braven (broader leadership group). Example activities include planning and executing stepbacks, maintaining the knowledge base for both, preparing agendas, and creating content. Annual and Multi-Year Planning (10%) • Facilitate, project manage, and lead aspects of multi-year and annual planning processes, • Provide ongoing thought partnership and data-driven decision support for the Alignment Team (Braven’s leadership team) For all of the above responsibilities, use AI in responsible, smart, and human-valuing ways to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your work. Requirements Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s degree, • 5+ years of relevant experience, • Fluency in Excel/Google Sheets and SQL, • Proficiency in designing and building dashboards and visualizations for business end users and/or organizational leaders (Tableau preferred), • Extensive experience writing and presenting compelling data-driven stories, arguments, and narratives for internal and external audiences Preferred Qualifications • MBA and/or experience in strategy consulting, • You have the following technical skills and knowledge:, • Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, and Jira, • Proficiency in Salesforce, • Proficiency in Python or R, • Highly entrepreneurial - someone who is curious and can take initiative, with a capacity to independently think holistically and strategically, • Skilled at building trusted and credible relationships with multiple stakeholders. You seek to understand others’ problems and use your own perspective to solve problems together., • Ability to make complex tasks simple for yourself and others by applying clear logic and processes to component steps, • Excellent time management and prioritization skills, which allow you to manage your own time and energy and seek the right help to complete multiple projects well and on time., • Learner’s mindset, which you use to master new tools, software, and ways of working., • Effective at mentoring and coaching team members and helping them develop professionally, • Your experiences have informed your belief in Braven’s mission and have prepared you to work with or for Braven’s student 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), Atlanta (GA), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC) at least 3 days per week, • Ability to travel out-of-town 3-6 times/year for quarterly team meetings and other gatherings Additional Requirements • Authorized to work in the U.S., • Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship Application & Interview Process While the interview process varies 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 $101,200 - $126,400 in Chicago; $95,900 - $119,800 in Atlanta; and $111,300 - $139,100 in New York and/or New Jersey. 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% cap 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 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 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.

Job Description Job Title: Associate Director, Project Management Team: Product Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NYC), 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. 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, Project Management to serve as a project manager of multiple high-impact, cross-functional projects on the Product team at Braven. As a member of the Project Management subteam, you will utilize the Agile methodology, Scrum, and Kanban frameworks to create and lead cross-functional project teams, which may also include complex technical projects, in order to reach key project milestones and ultimately, high-impact deliverables that will allow Braven to meet its ambitious goals. This role is on the Product team and reports directly to the Head of Program Enablement. What You’ll Do Support, manage, and execute the life-cycle of a portfolio of multiple short- and long-term cross-functional projects, ensuring excellence in all aspects of service delivery (85%) • Manage end-to-end operational and tactical aspects of cross-functional projects of varying size, scope, technical level, organizational impact, and risk., • Create and maintain quality project documentation and other assets, including the project charter, project schedule, and lessons learned., • Evaluate assigned projects and plans utilizing the Agile methodology and Scrum and Kanban frameworks., • Identify and gain agreement on project requirements, objectives, scope, timing, and resources with organizational stakeholders., • Effectively communicate and consult with product owners, product managers, project sponsors, and project contributors to ensure consistency and alignment on the project methodologies for successful project delivery., • Collaborate closely with product owners, Program Managers, and other subteam leads to understand their needs, prioritize work effectively, and evaluate and resolve conflicts to produce successful outcomes., • Manage the project backlog and develop new user stories in collaboration with the product owner., • Facilitate project meetings and regularly communicate project status to stakeholders both within and beyond the project team., • Collaborate with teammates within and across projects to identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies., • Identify and manage project dependencies to ensure timely project completion., • Develop, strengthen, and cultivate effective working relationships with project sponsors and teams to ensure cross-team communication, transparency, consistency, and successful achievement of project goals and outcomes., • Communicate project status, risks, and issues to all stakeholders, including Braven leadership, in a clear and concise manner., • Ensure timely completion of project deliverables and milestones, and overall project success with respect to stakeholder satisfaction and project quality., • Contribute to tasks within the scope of the projects, as assigned. Contribute to the development of the Braven Project Management Centers of Excellence and the Product Team (15%) • Collaborate with other Project Managers across the organization to align annual and quarterly prioritization and share and further codify Braven’s project management best practices., • Commit to utilizing the standard project management methodologies of the Project Managers across Braven, while simultaneously offering feedback and new learnings for continuous improvement., • Ot her duties to support the vision and direction of the Product Team, as assigned. Requirements Minimum Requirements • At least 5 years of work experience, • At least 3 years of experience with highly cross-functional project management (formal or informal), • Experience with project management tools such as Asana, Jira, or Smartsheet, • Experience with agile methodologies, specifically Scrum and Kanban Preferred Qualifications • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, • Work Experience: 5+ years of demonstrated excellence in cross-functional project management or complex program management and demonstrated success in managing people directly and laterally, ideally with some experience in a non-profit setting, • Certifications: Certified Scrum Master or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, • Additional Preferred Skills:, • Experience as a Technical Project Manager or similar role, managing complex technical projects from initiation to completion, • Some familiarity with software development and emerging technologies, • Demonstrated commitment to building strong, welcoming cultures: you develop others, invest in relationships, and set teammates up to do their best work., • Strong project management skills, with the ability to drive complex work from start to finish: you maintain task clarity for contributors, keep stakeholders informed, and never lose sight of the details., • A relentless prioritizer and systems-level problem solver who thrives in ambiguity, makes hard calls to protect what matters most, and converts gray areas into clear paths forward., • A compelling communicator and collaborator who presents ideas with clarity and adapts your approach for a wide range of stakeholders, technical and non-technical alike., • Committed to continuous learning: you actively seek out, receive, and implement constructive feedback, and bring that same growth mindset to everything you do., • Ready to roll up your sleeves regardless of title, you do what it takes to move the mission forward., • 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), Chicago (IL), New York (NY), or Newark (NJ) 3 days per week, • Will be expected to travel for no more than three to four weeks in the year, • Ability to support Braven’s programming eight nights 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, • Final Interview, • 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 City or Newark. 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 one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, New York, or Newark. 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.