OVERVIEW:
Year Up is seeking an innovative Senior Director, Alliance Lead to develop and launch the Life Sciences Talent Alliance, a partnership between Year Up and MassBio. This inclusive network of employers, training & education organizations, community organizations, and influential Boston stakeholders is funded by the City of Boston with the purpose of improving employment outcomes for underrepresented talent in the life sciences sector in Greater Boston by simplifying & coordinating the process for life sciences talent & employers to reach each other.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Strategic Growth, the Senior Director will:
A successful candidate will have a strategic and economic sensibility, be an action-oriented leader capable of managing through influence, driving equitable and inclusive processes and possess an entrepreneurial spirit and learning mindset. You will be a resourceful problem solver who is able to think on their feet to resolve issues and effectively plan for program success, with the ability to inspire a high-performing team. You will thrive in a fast-paced, uncertain environment and be comfortable troubleshooting on the fly, prioritizing questions of diversity, equity & inclusion and able to develop high-level strategy as well as execute on the ground.
This role is a one-year temporary position with the opportunity for conversion to a permanent position.
Alliance Leadership
This position is a one year term position beginning upon date of hire with the possibility of extension, contingent upon continued funding to support the position.
Evidence and our collective experience suggest that women and people of color often don’t apply for jobs if they don’t believe that they possess 100% of the qualifications listed in a job description. Below are some of the most important attributes that successful candidates may possess.
This list is neither exhaustive nor 100% required:
Salary Range: $130,000 - $151,000
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults—no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country—a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up’s intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
Year Up embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/
Year Up is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls.
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