Jobs at Braven

First‑line IT support specialist who triages and resolves helpdesk tickets via Jira Service Management, deploys and configures hardware, supports onboarding/offboarding, provides end‑user support and training (Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack), maintains IT asset inventory and basic MDM tasks. Hybrid role in Chicago with occasional travel.

Lead and operationalize end-to-end talent lifecycle work: build SOPs, coordinate interviews, support compliance, manage ATS/HRIS configuration, analyze recruiting KPIs, and run a small portfolio of full-cycle searches while driving process and systems improvements.

Lead cultivation and management of employer partnerships across government, law, education, nonprofit, health, media, and arts sectors. Build shared-value strategies, prospect at scale, manage a portfolio of high-stakes partners, source fellowship and volunteer opportunities, drive revenue goals, coordinate cross-functional operations, track partnership pipeline, and support national events to expand fellow opportunities and organizational impact.

Oversee daily facility operations and administrative tasks for the Atlanta office, including maintenance, vendor management, supplies, event logistics, basic IT triage, billing reconciliation, and support for staff events. Serve as primary on-site contact, promote a safe inclusive office culture, and collaborate with finance and People & Operations to improve office processes.

Coordinate workforce development across three Chicago campuses by sourcing and promoting internships and jobs, managing outreach and outcomes data in Salesforce, supporting jobs campaigns and Fellow engagement, running events and Learning Lab participation, and providing in-person logistical support to help Fellows secure post-graduation employment.

Lead a team of 5-7 Associate Directors to ensure student success across partner campuses by monitoring grades and outcomes, designing interventions, building systems and L&D for grader management and data fluency, conducting performance reviews, and collaborating with Product, Tech, and cross-functional teams to scale high-quality program delivery.

Manage daily operations and facilities for the Newark office, including maintenance, vendor liaison, supplies, event logistics, minor IT triage, and administrative support. Reconcile related billing with finance, support office security and cleanliness, and contribute to process improvements. Role requires in-person presence in Newark and occasional travel.

Lead multiple cross-functional projects on the Product team using Agile, Scrum, and Kanban. Manage end-to-end project life cycles, documentation, backlogs, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication to deliver high-impact outcomes. Collaborate with product owners and program managers, contribute to PM best practices, and support Bravens project management Centers of Excellence.

Provide executive administrative support to multiple senior leaders: calendar and travel management, meeting logistics, stakeholder correspondence, Salesforce data entry, board meeting coordination, and project support. Serve as backup to operations and support on-site event logistics, with occasional travel.

The Head of Public Policy will lead policy strategy for Braven, engaging with stakeholders, managing teams, and creating legislative resources to influence policy in the education and career development sector.

The Associate, Employer Partnerships will lead volunteer recruitment, enhance operational systems, and engage employer partners to support Braven's mission.

The Head of Board and Council Engagement will strategize and implement board management and develop councils to enhance Braven's outreach and effectiveness, ensuring strong governance, diverse revenue streams, and stakeholder engagement. This includes managing board member relationships, overseeing strategic planning, and leading a team to support governance operations.

The Director of Transformation and Strategy will develop multi-year strategies, execute pilot programs, and build operational frameworks to facilitate organizational growth and partnerships while analyzing outcomes and driving learning initiatives.

The Head of Program Design leads the evolution and quality of educational experiences at Braven, focusing on creating impactful, scalable learning programs for college students transitioning to career opportunities.

The Director of Transformation and Operations will lead strategic initiatives, enhance operations infrastructure, and conduct market intelligence to support Braven's mission of empowering college students after graduation.

Lead launch and oversight of Braven's Alabama region: build regional strategy and advisory board; secure ~$9M in funding pre-launch; manage regional team and external affairs; cultivate university, employer, and community partnerships; raise brand awareness; ensure program execution and long-term sustainability.

Lead the launch and operations of Braven's North Carolina region: develop multi-year strategy, secure ~$9M pre-launch funding, build partnerships with higher-education and employer stakeholders, raise brand awareness, manage and grow the regional team and advisory board, and ensure strong program outcomes and sustainability.

Lead design and delivery of Braven's platform, tools, and automation. Scope and implement full-stack initiatives (Python/Rails, frontend, databases), improve architecture, mentor engineers, champion testing and observability, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and apply AI/automation to scale programs. Hybrid role based in Chicago or Newark.

Design and execute test plans for web and API features, build and maintain UI/API automation (Playwright preferred), expand unit/integration test coverage, run accessibility and cross-browser testing, own CI quality gates and release verification, validate data flows with SQL, and document QA standards while driving process improvements.

Lead Braven's social media strategy and channel management across platforms. Create platform-native short-form video and visual content, build engaged communities and influencer relationships, collaborate with regional teams, track analytics, and present insights to grow audience and amplify impact.