Aimée Eubanks Davis, a proud Chicago South Side native and former 6th-grade teacher, founded Braven to address the unfulfilled promise of college for many young people. She saw that college, though considered a sure path to economic mobility, often lacked something crucial for students from humble backgrounds as they transitioned from higher education to the workforce.
Braven’s mission is to empower college students by equipping them with skills, networks, experiences, and confidence to secure strong first jobs. In collaboration with forward-thinking higher-education partners, volunteers, and employers, Braven supports these young individuals on their journey towards meaningful careers and lives of impact.
In 2013, Aimée Eubanks Davis started Braven—then called Beyond Z—to ensure that every young person in the United States could access a clear path from college graduation to a strong first job. In the first year, the team started with four pilot programs, three with K-12 students and one with college students.
Braven and SJSU formalized our partnership and launched Braven’s Accelerator as a credit-bearing course for the first time. That same fall, Braven expanded our reach to the East Coast and launched at Rutgers University-Newark.
Braven and Rutgers University-Newark formalized our partnership by making Braven’s Accelerator Course credit-bearing.
Braven secured our first college partnership in founder Aimeé Eubanks Davis’ hometown, Chicago. National Louis University began offering Braven’s Accelerator Course for credit in January of 2018.
In response to growing demand from college success organizations, we launched a pilot of BravenX, which allows students to access Braven’s Accelerator Course online, no matter the college they go to.
Braven launched our fourth site at Lehman College (part of the City University of New York system) in January 2020.
Braven launched our fifth site in Atlanta, at Spelman College. There, Braven’s Accelerator Course is both credit-bearing and a course requirement for all sophomores. That same year, Braven partnered with Northern Illinois University to offer our first intentionally fully virtual course.
City College of New York and Braven build a formal partnership. As Braven approaches our 10 year anniversary in August of 2023, we’ll celebrate having over 7,000 Fellows.
Braven expands in California, launching at San Francisco State University (SFSU), and establishes our first public HBCU partnership with Delaware State University (DSU).
Our belief in our vision is urgent and unshakeable. We go after ambitious and measurable goals with action-orientation and perseverance.
Success takes time. We continually reflect to improve, and take care of ourselves and each other. Our collective memory is filled with joy, fun, and inspiration!
As we pursue our vision amidst ambiguity and change, we adapt nimbly, innovate, and make decisions with rigor, grounded in data and experience.
Our dynamic and collaborative community is our greatest asset. We collaborate intentionally, seek others’ perspectives to complement the limits of our own experience, and welcome new ideas and healthy debate.
We align our actions with our beliefs and have the courage to do what is right, even when it is hardest to do. We create fair and transparent environments. Others paved the path for us; we must do it for others.
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Job Title: Associate Director, Accelerator Operations
Team: Product
Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), or New York City (NYC)
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Start Date: ASAP
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.
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Associate Director, Accelerator Operations, to own and evolve the systems and processes that enable seamless Accelerator delivery across all sites.
As a member of Braven’s Product Team, you will scale our program operations and ensure consistent, effective implementation of Accelerator, our credit-bearing course, across all sites while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and program fidelity. You will serve as a key partner to regional and central colleagues, facilitating seamless operations, driving continuous improvement, and contributing to the achievement of strong Fellow outcomes.
This role offers the opportunity to lead and evolve multiple operational workstreams that enable successful Accelerator delivery, such as systems design, process improvement, data management, training, and stakeholder experience. Over time, the portfolio may expand or shift based on organizational priorities, providing room for growth and cross-functional collaboration.
As a member of the Program Operations team, you’ll play a critical role in designing and managing the systems and processes that support Braven’s ambitious growth, ensuring that every Fellow, Leadership Coach, and partner experiences a smooth and high-quality Accelerator journey.
This role reports directly to the Senior Director, Accelerator Operations.
Lead Central Accelerator Program Operations (40%)
Design and Manage Scalable Program Systems (30%)
Enable and Support Cross-Functional Teams (20%)
Drive Continuous Improvement and Special Projects (10%)
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
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.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the lower end of the range, as Braven compensates based on the requirements and scope of the role rather than years of experience or prior salary, allowing for growth with performance and maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $59,500-$74,300 in Atlanta, $62,700-$78,300 in Chicago, and $69,000-$86,200 in New York. 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:
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 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, 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 Title: Associate Director, Career Communities
Team: Product
Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC)
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Start Date: ASAP
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.
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Director of Career Communities who will focus on supporting Fellows as they pursue careers in Business and Arts & Media-related fields. This individual will lead the strategy and execution of a program to better connect our Fellows with their industry interests, ultimately launching them on their path to securing a strong postgraduate outcome. As a member of the Design Team, which sits on the Product Team, your focus areas include convening programming to build career clarity and navigation confidence, along with connecting Fellows to opportunities, resources, and networks that lead to success.
This role is on the Product team and reports directly to the Head of Program Design.
Convene Programming (60%)
Set Vision & Direction for Career Communities (15%)
Communicate Opportunities to Fellows (10%)
Lead Virtual Community (10%)
Manage Intern (5%)
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
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.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the lower end of the range, as Braven compensates based on the requirements and scope of the role rather than years of experience or prior salary, allowing for growth with performance and maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $79,200-$99,000 in Atlanta,$83,600-$104,400 in Chicago, $92,000-$114,900 in New York, NY, 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:
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, 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 Title: Associate Director, Development (National Portfolio)
Team: External Affairs
Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL)
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Start Date: ASAP
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.
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Associate Director, Development, who will drive strategy for Braven’s national portfolio of funders and own the creation and standardization of the systems and processes that enable the development team to manage the full national donor pipeline with clarity. As a member of the External Affairs Development Team, you will be a key leader in helping the organization raise approximately $100M over the next three years by driving the project management of our grant writing process to ensure it is streamlined, repeatable, and efficient while setting the strategy and creating the collateral necessary to achieve fundraising goals.
This role is on the External Affairs team and reports directly to the Senior Director, Development.
You will own the strategy and execution of supporting Braven’s national philanthropy portfolio to reach annual fundraising goals. This includes the following responsibilities:
National Fundraising Strategy & Execution (35%)
National Development Operations & Donor Stewardship (40%)
Strategic External Stakeholder Management (25%)
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
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.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the beginning of the range to allow room for growth with performance, and so that Braven maintains internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $76,000-$94,900 . This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.
Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include:
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. Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of Chicago, IL. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.
Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Job Title: Associate Director, Program Success
Team: Innovation Team
Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL)
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Start Date: ASAP
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.
As Braven scales its centralized-course model to serve more BravenFellows across an expanding portfolio of higher education partners, the Manager, Program Success plays a critical role in ensuring a high-quality course experience. This individual is responsible for managing a pool of part-time Graders. You will reinforce Braven’s ever-evolving grading strategy and systems to ensure strong alignment with academic policies and campus-specific norms. Additionally, this manager serves as the primary point of contact for our volunteer career coaches, whom we call Leadership Coaches (LCs) during the term, responding to questions, escalating challenges, and ensuring they feel connected and supported. This highly collaborative role blends execution, coaching, and quality assurance to help deliver an exceptional experience for both Fellows and those who support them.
This role will be on the Innovation Team’s Central Delivery Team and report to the Director of Accelerator Success.
Stakeholder Management (40%)
Course Data Management & Analysis (40%)
Leadership Coach Experience and Retention Support (15%)
Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing (5%)
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
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.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the lower end of the range, as Braven compensates based on the requirements and scope of the role rather than years of experience or prior salary, allowing for growth with performance and maintaining internal equity. The salary range in Chicago, for this role is set forth $62,700-$78,300. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits-eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.
Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include:
Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include:
Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply.
Location
We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, we require teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Chicago. Each teammate can use at least two flex days per week to work remotely. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face, and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two to three commutes per week.
Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Job Title: Associate Director, Workforce Strategy
Team: BravenX
Location: Hybrid in New York (NYC) or Chicago (IL)
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Start Date: ASAP
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.
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Associate Director, Workforce Strategy, who will support students towards strong post-college career outcomes. As a member of the BravenX team, you will serve as a strategic career coach to students participating in BravenX, who have completed the Braven Career and Leadership Accelerator Course (the Accelerator). BravenX is the program offered in partnership with other nonprofits across the country (vs. higher education institutions in our core model). This role has the opportunity to accelerate Braven’s regional and national impact.
This role is part of the BravenX team, which is distributed across Chicago and New York City. It will report directly to the Senior Director of BravenX, currently based in New York City.
Strategy and Career Coaching (55%)
Student Programming and Engagement (35%)
A+ Team (5%)
Brand / Sustainability (5%)
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
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.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the lower end of the range, as Braven compensates based on the requirements and scope of the role rather than years of experience or prior salary, allowing for growth with performance and maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $92,000-$114,900 in New York and $83,600-$104,400 in Chicago. 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:
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 on-site at least three days per week (on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and often work remotely two days per week (although certain commitments may adjust this schedule from time to time). This is an in-person position, and the person must live in the Chicago or New York City area. 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 Title: Associate Director, Workforce Strategy
Team: Greater Boston
Location: Hybrid in Boston(MA)
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Start Date: October 2025
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.
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Associate Director, Workforce Strategy, who will support students towards strong post-college career outcomes. As a member of the Greater Boston team, you will serve as a strategic career coach to students attending our Higher Education Partner, who have completed the Braven Career and Leadership Accelerator Course (the Accelerator). This role has the opportunity to accelerate Braven’s regional and national impact.
This role is part of the Greater Boston regional team and reports directly to the Senior Director of the Greater Boston Region.
Strategy and Career Coaching (55%)
Student Programming and Engagement (35%)
A+ Team (5%)
Brand / Sustainability (5%)
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
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.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the lower end of the range, as Braven compensates based on the requirements and scope of the role rather than years of experience or prior salary, allowing for growth with performance and maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $83,600-$104,400 in Boston. 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:
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 on-site at least three days per week (on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and often work remotely two days per week (although certain commitments may adjust this schedule from time to time). This is an in-person position, and the person must live in the Greater Boston area. 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.
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Associate of New Site Development to help cultivate and project manage the new higher education partnerships that will help us reach those goals. As a member of the New Sites team, you will help develop new regions and new higher education partnerships within existing regions, project manage all new launches during the cultivation and negotiation stages, and help build strategies, systems, and tools to improve the efficiency and efficacy of our work.
This role is on the External Affairs team and reports directly to the Head of New Site Development.
Project manage new higher education partnerships (55%)
Research of prospective partnerships (30%)
Strengthening Systems and Tools (10%)
Other duties as assigned (5%)
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
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.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the lower end of the range, as Braven compensates based on the requirements and scope of the role rather than years of experience or prior salary, allowing for growth with performance and maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $54,000-$67,500 in Atlanta, $56,900-$71,100 in Chicago, $62,700-$78,300 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:
Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply.
Location
We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, 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 Title: Associate, Recruitment
Team: New Jersey Regional Team
Location: Hybrid in Newark (NJ)
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Start Date: December 2025
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.
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Associate, Recruitment – New Jersey who will be responsible for recruiting and enrolling Fellows (students) into the Braven Accelerator course at the Higher Education Partnership per semester to meet annual goals.
To achieve these results, you will recruit and manage a part-time student recruitment intern and Braven Student Ambassadors. You will work closely with Central and Regional recruitment teams, as well as the Rutgers-Newark team to help you reach your goals. In all of this, you will contribute to building and maintaining a positive presence of Braven at the Higher Education Partnership (HEP).
This role is on the New Jersey Regional Team team and reports directly to the Senior Director, New Jersey.
Student Recruitment and Enrollment (50%)
Social Media and Marketing (20%)
Stakeholder Management (15%)
Team Management and Culture (15%)
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
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.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the lower end of the range, as Braven compensates based on the requirements and scope of the role rather than years of experience or prior salary, allowing for growth with performance and maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $69,000-$86,200. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.
Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include:
Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply.
Location
We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). 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 the 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 Title: Chief Higher Education Partnerships
Team: Higher Education Partnerships
Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NYC), or Newark (NJ)
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Start Date: ASAP
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.
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Chief, Higher Education Partnerships, who will set the vision for how the organization cultivates new partnerships and strengthens existing ones. As the most senior leader of the Higher Education Partnerships team at Braven, you will report to the Chief Executive Officer and lead a team of 3-6 that executes directly in specialized areas, create systems and tools that foster efficiencies, and empower Braven’s regions to steward complex higher education relationships with excellence. The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader with a deep understanding of higher education, a strategic thinker with strong relationship-building skills, and a deep passion for student success.
This role is on the Higher Education Partners team and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Strategic Planning (40%)
Higher Education Partnership Cultivation (40%)
Leadership and Team Management (20%)
Requirements
Education: BS/BA, Ph.D
Work Experience:
Technical Skills and Knowledge: Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, Jira, and Salesforce preferred
Preferred Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
Note on Hiring Practice:
Out of respect for our active higher education partners (HEP), we strive not to hire directly from our current partner organizations. We value these relationships and the impact they create, and we kindly request that applicants disclose any current employment with one of our partners during the application process.
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.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the lower end of the range, as Braven compensates based on the requirements and scope of the role rather than years of experience or prior salary, allowing for growth with performance and maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $187,100-$233,800 in Atlanta, $197,600-$246,900 in Chicago, $217,300-$271,600 in New York, NY 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:
Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply.
Location
We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, 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 Title: Director, Executive Support
Team: Office of the CEO
Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL)
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Hiring Manager: Chief of Staff to the CEO
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.
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Director, Executive Support, who will oversee our team of Executive Support & Operations Coordinators. As the leader of the Executive Support Team, you will provide direct coaching, training, and feedback to 3-4 direct reports. As a core member of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this role will work closely with the Executive Assistant to the CEO to build and maintain systems of efficiency across multiple teams.
This role sits within the Office of the CEO and reports directly to the Chief of Staff to the CEO.
Manage Executive Support and Operations Team (50%)
Administrative Support & Management for Senior Leaders (40%)
Create and Manage Systems (10%)
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
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.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the lower end of the range, as Braven compensates based on the requirements and scope of the role rather than years of experience or prior salary, allowing for growth with performance and maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $76,000-$94,900 in Chicago. 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:
Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply.
Location
We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, we require teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Chicago. Due to the nature of their roles, members of the Office of the CEO may be required to report to the office on additional days (as needed) to best support the CEO and Alignment Team priorities. 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 Title: Director, Post-Accelerator Strategy
Team: Product (Design)
Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York City (NY) or Newark (NJ),
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Start Date: ASAP
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.
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Director, Post-Accelerator Strategy. In this role, you will work collaboratively across teams to guide initiatives that empower students to secure strong first postgraduate opportunities, which is Braven’s north star outcome. As a member of the Design team, you will shape and implement the Post-Accelerator programming strategy, adapting priorities based on emerging insights, data, and research to maximize impact.
This role is on the Product team and reports directly to the Head of Design.
Set vision & direction for the Post-Accelerator programming strategy (45%)
Manage pilot initiatives to determine strategic path forward (30%)
Lateral Leadership & Collaboration (25%)
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
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.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the lower end of the range, as Braven compensates based on the requirements and scope of the role rather than years of experience or prior salary, allowing for growth with performance and maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $87,200-$108,900 in Atlanta, $92,000-$114,900 in Chicago, and $101,200-$126,400 in New York, NY or Newark, NJ. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.
Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include:
Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply.
Location
We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of our hubs: Atlanta, Chicago, Newark, or New York City. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.
Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Job Title: Head of Employer Partnerships
Team: External Affairs
Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NY), Newark (NJ)
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Start Date: Aug 2025
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.
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring the Head of Employer Partnerships. You will play a pivotal role in the organization’s corporate fundraising, recruiting employees from our partners to volunteer, and opening up access to internship and job opportunities for our Fellows. You will be responsible for cultivating new prospective national employer partners, successfully managing high stakes existing partnerships, and leading the Employer Partnerships team (6 full-time staff) to strong outcomes.
This role is on the External Affairs team and reports directly to the Chief External Affairs Officer.
Strategic Leadership & Growth (30%)
Partnership Development & External Relations (40%)
Team Leadership & Talent Development (20%)
Operational Excellence & Impact Measurement (10%)
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
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.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the lower end of the range, as Braven compensates based on the requirements and scope of the role rather than years of experience or prior salary, allowing for growth with performance and maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $154,500-$193,100 for Atlanta, $163,200-$204,000 for Chicago, and $179,600-$224,400 for New York and 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:
Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply.
Location
We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). 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 Title: Head of People
Team: People & Operations/People & Culture
Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL)
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Start Date: (ASAP)
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.
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Head of People who will lead Braven into a new era of strategic, engaged, and compassionate leadership of its people. As a member of Braven’s executive Alignment Team and leader of the People & Culture team, you will play a crucial role in scaling Braven from 100 to 250 staff members over the next 3-5 years while strengthening systems, policies, and structures that support a thriving, values-driven culture.
This role is on the People & Culture team, reports directly to the Chief Financial & Administration Officer, and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer.
Culture Leadership – 40%
Talent Planning & Development – 30%
Organizational Strategic Leadership and Advising – 30%
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
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.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the lower end of the range, as Braven compensates based on the requirements and scope of the role rather than years of experience or prior salary, allowing for growth with performance and maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $163,200-$204,000 in Chicago. This is based on a 50-hour work week at an hourly rate. This is a full-time, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.
Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include:
Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply.
Location
We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) and work remotely 2 days a week (Monday and Friday). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of Chicago. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face, and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.
Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Job Title: Coaching Specialist
Team: Innovation/CDA
Location: Remote from one of our current Braven operating states: GA, IL, DE, MA, NY, NJ, DC, TX
Employment Type: Temporary Part-time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Start Date: January 5th, 2026
Duration: Jan 2026 – May 2026
Hours: Mon-Fri 15-20 Hours/Week, with 4-6 hours being in the evening
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.
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a part-time Coaching Specialist who will be a critical part of the Accelerator’s success, directly influencing the professional growth of our volunteer Leadership Coaches (LCs) and, by extension, the Fellows they mentor. Through a blend of targeted feedback, one-on-one coaching, and expert guidance, you will be instrumental in helping LCs master their craft and become effective leaders. You will measure your success by the positive impact your LCs have on their cohorts and their development as skilled facilitators. Your expert mentorship and guidance will be the driving force behind this growth, empowering LCs to excel in their roles and lead with confidence.
This role is on the Central Delivery of the Accelerator (CDA) Team and reports directly to the Associate Director of Academic Success.
Coaching & Observation (85%)
Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing (10%)
Professional Development (5%)
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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
Observation & Training Dates
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $30/hr. The expected hours per week are 15-20. This is an hourly, part-time, non-exempt position, without employee benefits.
Location
This is a remote position, and the person must live in one of our current Braven operating states: GA, IL, DE, MA, NY, NJ, DC, or TX.
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.
To achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Senior Coordinator, Program Operations, who will support the New York City team in successfully running Braven’s Leadership & Career Accelerator course (the Accelerator). In this role, you will be part of the engine behind our work with at least one of our Higher Education Partners, The City College of New York City (CCNY). This role will help ensure smooth program logistics and provide other administrative support as assigned.
This role is part of the New York regional team and reports directly to the Senior Director of the New York Region.
What You’ll Do
Coordinate Logistics for the Accelerator (80%)
Support Fellow Events and Regional Team Activities (20%)
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
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.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the lower end of the range, as Braven compensates based on the requirements and scope of the role rather than years of experience or prior salary, allowing for growth with performance and maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $51,700-$64,600. This is a full-time, 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:
Location
We gather on-site three days per week (on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and often work remotely two days per week. This is an in-person position, and the person must live in the New York City area. 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.
Job Title: Senior Director, Chicago
Team: Chicago Region
Location: Hybrid in Chicago, IL
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
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.
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Senior Director, Chicago, who is responsible for the programmatic success at the Higher Education Partner (HEP). They are responsible for ensuring that students who complete the Accelerator at the HEP secure a strong first job or enroll in graduate school within 6 months of graduation, and maintain a positive, strong presence at the HEP and in Chicago.
As a member of the Chicago regional team & the leader of the Higher Education Partnership (a specific program site), you will lead a team of 1-3 full-time employees and a team of part-time interns. The Senior Director of the HEP Partnership will also be responsible for working collaboratively with all of our central and regional teams, including our volunteer recruitment team and the team that manages the delivery of our course. Together, you and the Executive Director (ED) will build and maintain a strong, positive presence at the HEP site and in Chicago.
This role is on the Chicago team and reports directly to the Executive Director of Chicago/Chief Regional Success & Innovation Officer.
Deliver Site Outcomes (40%)
Effectively Manage Stakeholders (40%)
Create Vision and Strategy for the HEP(10%)
Team Leadership and Management (10%)
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
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.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the lower end of the range, as Braven compensates based on the requirements and scope of the role rather than years of experience or prior salary, allowing for growth with performance and maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $122,500-$153,100 in Chicago.. 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:
Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply.
Location
We gather in the office 3 days a week Tuesday through Thursday and work remotely 2 days a week Monday and Friday. Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of Chicago, IL. We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face, and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.
Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
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
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.
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.
Strategy (30%)
High-Stakes Stakeholder Management and Content Development (50%)
People Management (20%)
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
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.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the lower end of the range, as Braven compensates based on the requirements and scope of the role rather than years of experience or prior salary, allowing for growth with performance and 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:
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 Title: Software Engineer
Team: Systems
Location: Hybrid in Chicago (IL)
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Start Date: ASAP
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.
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000–100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Software Engineer who will focus on the user experience to have a real impact on students’ lives. We want students using our platform to feel empowered, connected, and engaged. To accomplish this, we aggressively prioritize which projects we work on, aiming to provide the most value in the simplest way possible. We constantly iterate to improve our services as we see what works and what doesn’t. We’re agile and we like to have fun!
You will play a crucial role in our mission: prototyping new features, helping peers grow through code reviews, and learning new technologies. Braven is entering an exciting growth phase, in which we need to balance agility in developing new features with discipline to ensure we utilize software engineering best practices.
This role is on the Systems team and reports directly to the Senior Director, Software Engineering.
Focus on full-stack project initiatives (90%)
Improve the team via reviews, documentation, and cross-functional communication (10%)
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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
Additional Requirements
Application & Interview Process
While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:
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.
New hires can expect a starting salary at the lower end of the range, as Braven compensates based on the requirements and scope of the role rather than years of experience or prior salary, allowing for growth with performance and maintaining internal equity. The salary ranges, by geographic market, for this role are set forth $92,000-$114,900. This is a full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible position where you will be working at 100% capacity.
Braven also provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. While Braven reserves the right to change benefits at any time, current benefits include:
Please note that Braven is firm in its compensation philosophy; therefore, only candidates who believe that our total rewards package matches what they are looking for in their next opportunity are encouraged to apply.
Location
We gather in the office 3 days per week (on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and work remotely 2 days per week (although certain commitments might adjust that from time to time). Therefore, this role requires teammates to live within commuting distance of Chicago (IL). We believe in the magic, connection, and collaboration that happens when people work together face-to-face, and we believe in giving people flexibility to focus, balance personal priorities, and save themselves two commutes per week.
Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
FEATURED BENEFITS
Just as Braven provides world-class career development and support for our Fellows, we aim to give our staff powerful professional development experiences that are aligned with their goals. Our team has access to skill-building opportunities and challenges, developmental relationships, and formal training that allows them to grow their careers.
Because we prioritize the well-being and financial stability of our teams, all Braven team members receive a 5% employer match to their 401K contributions, coverage of 85% of their health insurance premium, and are eligible for a one-month sabbatical every four years.
We believe in the power of in-person connection and the importance of work-life balance and flexibility.
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.
