Head of Employer Partnerships

BravenChicago, IL, US

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Job Title

Head of Employer Partnerships

Team : External Affairs

Location : In-Person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NY), Newark (NJ)

Employment Type : Full-time

Start Date : Aug 2025

About Braven

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program. We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students followed by support that lasts through graduation. Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

To learn more, take a look at Braven's Jobs Report.

About The Role

To serve Braven's ambition of helping 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring the Head of Employer Partnerships. You will lead corporate fundraising, recruit employees from partners to volunteer, and open access to internship and job opportunities for Fellows. You will cultivate new national employer partners, manage high-stakes existing partnerships, and lead the Employer Partnerships team (6 full-time staff) to strong outcomes. The role is on the External Affairs team and reports to the Chief External Affairs Officer.

What You'll Do Strategic Leadership & Growth (30%)

Set and lead Braven's org-wide employer partnership strategy to enable employers to contribute 50% of core model revenue and 50% of volunteers, and provide Fellows access to internships and job opportunities.
Coordinate with internal subteams to align with program and revenue needs
Integrate employer partnership goals across the enterprise
Analyze partnership data to identify patterns and drive solutions
Lead the design and implementation of new strategies and operations using product development and change management best practices

Partnership Development & External Relations (40%)

Manage a portfolio of high-stakes, shared-value relationships with national employer partners

Provide thought partnership to local teams in six regions

Prospect and cultivate new national partners and partners in expansion regions

Adapt our partnership approach to build a robust portfolio in the social impact and public sectors

Ensure Braven remains a leader in the field, raising Braven's brand through thought leadership, media, public speaking, and events

Team Leadership & Talent Development (20%)

Coach 6 team members to achieve professional growth and organizational goals

Foster a high-performance culture within the Employer Partnerships team

Operational Excellence & Impact Measurement (10%)

Oversee new systems and processes for data collection and progress monitoring

Ensure operational efficiency and continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making

Other duties as assigned

Requirements Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

5+ years leading corporate partnerships for a nonprofit or leading a corporate sales team

5+ years managing teams to strong outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years of professional experience

3-5 years managing multi-million dollar corporate partnerships or sales

Entrepreneurial thinker in fast-paced environments with ambiguity and organizational change

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to build external and internal relationships and tailor approaches to stakeholders

Ambitious, measurable goal-setter with action orientation

Proactive, data-driven problem solver and decision-maker

Ability to hold others accountable while maintaining care and context

Detail-oriented with big-picture focus

Willingness to reflect, learn from upward feedback, and contribute to an inclusive culture

Alignment with Braven's core values and mission

Experience working with or for Braven's student Fellow population

Please note that no one meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Work Demands

Ability to work in-person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), New York (NY), Newark (NJ)

Travel 8-10 times per year for several days at a time

Work after hours 5-7 nights per semester for org-wide volunteer events, regional site visits, or other stakeholder engagement events

Additional Requirements

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Braven does not offer employment visa sponsorship

Application & Interview Process

Process generally includes : Phone screen, Performance Task, Interview with Hiring Manager, Panel Interview with Key Partners, Reference Checks

Benefits & Compensation

Braven offers competitive base salaries based on market benchmarks for nonprofits, with opportunities for growth. Salary offers are determined using external and internal benchmarking. Geographic ranges for this role are : Atlanta $154,500-$193,100; Chicago $163,200-$204,000; New York & Newark $179,600-$224,400. This is a full-time exempt position with benefits. Benefits include :

Unlimited vacation plus holidays and two shutdown periods

401K match up to 5%

Health insurance coverage for employee and dependents (85%)

12 weeks paid parental leave

One-month paid sabbatical after 4 years

Note : Braven is committed to equity; compensation is not negotiated beyond the stated ranges.

Location

We gather in the office 3 days a week (Tue-Thu) and work remotely 2 days a week; at least two flex days per week for remote work. Braven is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. We encourage talented individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

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