JFF
Director, Marketing Communications Business Partner (Multiple Openings) Apply by
JFF, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.About JFF
Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all. Our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers toward a shared North Star: By 2033, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs.
To achieve that goal, we design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. We operate at the national, state, and local levels, forging deep partnerships with employers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education and workforce development providers to break down barriers and reimagine what’s possible.
We seek to invest in and learn from those who represent the communities we serve, particularly individuals from populations who have been explicitly or implicitly excluded from the workforce. JFF is a fair chance employer and we strongly encourage individuals whose highest level of education attained is less than a 4-year degree; People of Color; and people with records to apply.
About the Position
JFF's Marketing & Communications team elevates JFF’s visibility, impact, and reach through strategic brand and message development, media engagement, field outreach, and high-quality event and deliverable production. We are hiring two Marketing and Communications Business Partners (BP’s), who will support the marketing and communications strategy for JFF’s Center for Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning (CAWBL) and our Workforce and Regional Economies Practice (WREP).
In this role, you will serve as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor to the business unit leaders for your assigned portfolio (either CAWBL, or WRE). You'll inform and drive forward communications strategy and develop comprehensive communication plans aligned to the strategic priorities of your assigned team.
What You’ll Do:
Expand CAWBL and WRE’s influence through engaging marketing strategies and communications campaigns:
Serve as the strategic marketing and communications advisor for leaders on your assigned business unit.
Assess communications needs of programmatic initiatives and propose aligned communications deliverables.
Support the planning and delivery of thought leadership content.
Lead the development of go-to-market plans for products and services.
Define audience personas and maximize engagement.
Foster collaboration as a central link between Marketing Communications and your dedicated business unit:
Liase between your assigned business unit and the Marketing Communications team.
Lead campaign and project chartering processes.
Build the capacity of staff to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
Partner with program leads on proposal development for project funding.
Deliver powerful results through strategic planning and analysis:
Manage project budgets to ensure effective use of resources.
Measure the effectiveness of marketing communications programs.
Act as a strategic leader to the Marketing Communications Team:
Keep up to date on the latest communications tools and strategies.
Collaborate with other BPs to problem-solve and build solutions.
Identify and implement processes for collaboration.
Who You Are
You bring experience leading the design and implementation of marketing and communications strategies.
You have led mission-driven marketing and communication strategy and initiatives.
You understand how to successfully manage towards results.
You have the ability to build trusting relationships with leaders.
You have experience leveraging web analytics to assess impact.
You are skilled in project and budget management.
You have a track record of quickly building domain expertise.
You are fluent with social media platforms and marketing platforms.
You are skilled at navigating ambiguity and developing creative solutions.
You know how to refine messaging and create engaging content.
You possess high energy and passion for JFF’s mission.
You are energized by stewarding JFF’s DEIBW values.
You value building positive and collaborative relationships.
What We Offer
At JFF, we provide a gratifying work experience, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes flexibility and choice. JFF has offices in Boston, Oakland, and Washington, DC; employees can work in-person, hybrid, or completely remote.
The hiring range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 annually. Starting salaries will be determined based on relevant experience and market demands.
To Apply
Please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, addressed to Rob Grimmett, Senior Director, Marketing Communications, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.
We are accepting applications through August 2, 2024. Applications submitted by that date will be reviewed.
At JFF, we’re committed to accessibility and want to ensure that everyone can fully access and engage with our application and hiring process.
Positions at JFF are not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship.
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Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all. Our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers toward a shared North Star: By 2033, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs.
To achieve that goal, we design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. We operate at the national, state, and local levels, forging deep partnerships with employers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education and workforce development providers to break down barriers and reimagine what’s possible.
We seek to invest in and learn from those who represent the communities we serve, particularly individuals from populations who have been explicitly or implicitly excluded from the workforce. JFF is a fair chance employer and we strongly encourage individuals whose highest level of education attained is less than a 4-year degree; People of Color; and people with records to apply.
About the Position
JFF's Marketing & Communications team elevates JFF’s visibility, impact, and reach through strategic brand and message development, media engagement, field outreach, and high-quality event and deliverable production. We are hiring two Marketing and Communications Business Partners (BP’s), who will support the marketing and communications strategy for JFF’s Center for Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning (CAWBL) and our Workforce and Regional Economies Practice (WREP).
In this role, you will serve as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor to the business unit leaders for your assigned portfolio (either CAWBL, or WRE). You'll inform and drive forward communications strategy and develop comprehensive communication plans aligned to the strategic priorities of your assigned team.
What You’ll Do:
Expand CAWBL and WRE’s influence through engaging marketing strategies and communications campaigns:
Serve as the strategic marketing and communications advisor for leaders on your assigned business unit.
Assess communications needs of programmatic initiatives and propose aligned communications deliverables.
Support the planning and delivery of thought leadership content.
Lead the development of go-to-market plans for products and services.
Define audience personas and maximize engagement.
Foster collaboration as a central link between Marketing Communications and your dedicated business unit:
Liase between your assigned business unit and the Marketing Communications team.
Lead campaign and project chartering processes.
Build the capacity of staff to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
Partner with program leads on proposal development for project funding.
Deliver powerful results through strategic planning and analysis:
Manage project budgets to ensure effective use of resources.
Measure the effectiveness of marketing communications programs.
Act as a strategic leader to the Marketing Communications Team:
Keep up to date on the latest communications tools and strategies.
Collaborate with other BPs to problem-solve and build solutions.
Identify and implement processes for collaboration.
Who You Are
You bring experience leading the design and implementation of marketing and communications strategies.
You have led mission-driven marketing and communication strategy and initiatives.
You understand how to successfully manage towards results.
You have the ability to build trusting relationships with leaders.
You have experience leveraging web analytics to assess impact.
You are skilled in project and budget management.
You have a track record of quickly building domain expertise.
You are fluent with social media platforms and marketing platforms.
You are skilled at navigating ambiguity and developing creative solutions.
You know how to refine messaging and create engaging content.
You possess high energy and passion for JFF’s mission.
You are energized by stewarding JFF’s DEIBW values.
You value building positive and collaborative relationships.
What We Offer
At JFF, we provide a gratifying work experience, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes flexibility and choice. JFF has offices in Boston, Oakland, and Washington, DC; employees can work in-person, hybrid, or completely remote.
The hiring range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 annually. Starting salaries will be determined based on relevant experience and market demands.
To Apply
Please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, addressed to Rob Grimmett, Senior Director, Marketing Communications, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.
We are accepting applications through August 2, 2024. Applications submitted by that date will be reviewed.
At JFF, we’re committed to accessibility and want to ensure that everyone can fully access and engage with our application and hiring process.
Positions at JFF are not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship.
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