JFF Summer Internship Program (Apply by: 9am EST on Tuesday January 16th, 2024)

About JFF 

Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S.
education and workforce systems to achieve equitable economic
advancement for all. Seeing that millions of people are unfairly
shut out of quality jobs and the chance for a better life, our goal
is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers
toward a shared North Star: In 10 years, 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. With a staff
of more than 300 people across the country working remotely and in
offices in Boston (headquarters), Washington, DC, and Oakland,
California, 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’re on a path of ongoing growth and expanding impact. We have
an operating budget of $105 million, and we’re funded by dozens of
leading government agencies, foundations, and corporations. Learn
more about JFF and join us as we
build a future that works—for everyone.  

DEIBW at JFF  

Diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and well-being (DEIBW)
are core to JFF’s
North Star and mission. We employ and build diverse teams
across race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, age,
and lived experiences and are constantly working toward ensuring
these differences are celebrated and included. We aim to cultivate
a culture that centers the overall care, well-being, and success of
the employee through flexible work hours, balanced workloads,
professional development, and equitable career advancement
opportunities. Learn
more about what DEIBW looks like in practice at JFF. 

We seek to invest and learn from those who represent the
communities we serve, particularly individuals from populations who
have been explicitly or implicitly excluded from the workforce.
Knowing its importance to the success of our work and the
engagement of our staff members, we aspire to attract and retain a
diverse team and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply to our
open roles. JFF is a fair chance employer and in alignment to our

North Star, 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. 

Program Details 

JFF is deeply committed to providing access to enriching
work-based learning experiences through its 2024 Internship
Program. The summer internship program will provide a cohort of
highly motivated interns with an opportunity to contribute to JFF’s
work, develop valuable skills, and work in an equity-centered,
innovative, and mission-driven environment. Over the course of the
program, interns will gain exposure to JFF’s bold, transformative
programs and operations. They will work under the guidance of team
members on high-impact projects in specific JFF
departments.   

Interns will receive a thorough onboarding to JFF’s culture and
programmatic areas, participate in workshops to build critical
leadership and professional skills, and take part in additional
events for professional development and networking opportunities.
They will also be paired with a JFF mentor who will support their
internship experiences. At the end of the experience, the interns
will present summaries of their projects to members of the JFF
community, sharing reflections on the impact of the initiatives
they worked on and discussing what they learned during the
internship program.     

Interested applicants must be available full-time (32 to 40
hours per week), Monday through Friday, for 11 weeks, beginning
Tuesday, May 28th and ending Friday, August 9th. Interns will work
remotely for the summer of 2024 and are expected to be available
for the duration of the 11-week period. They must have internet
access at their chosen place of work. JFF may provide a
company-owned laptop for the duration of the internship program if
needed. 

Summer Internship
Positions   

Below are overviews of each open internship position, followed
by application instructions. We look forward to hearing from
you!  

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Center for Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning
(CAWBL) 

The CAWBL intern will play an integral part in supporting data
analysis and will work under the direction of a JFF Senior Program
Manager to contribute to the coordination and implementation of
data collection and analysis activities that support the mission of
Center for Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning (CAWBL). The
position will include collaboration with JFF program staff and
opportunities for shadowing experiences within the non-profit
intermediary landscape. 

Center for Justice and Economic Advancement
(CJEA) 

The CJEA intern will play an integral part in supporting
multiple workstreams for the Center for Justice and Economic
Advancement: technical assistance, policy and systems change,
research, and advocacy and awareness.  The intern will support
in a variety of ways including but not limited to project
management, narrative change and adoption, and research and data
analysis. The intern will also contribute to CJEA’s convening and
event coordination and development, work cross-collaboratively
throughout JFF, and be a part of a dedicated team focused on
justice-oriented work. The ideal candidate for this role is deeply
committed and invested in justice-oriented work and is skilled in
research, analysis, and synthesizing & managing data. 

Executive Office 

The Executive Office intern will collaborate closely with the
Senior Manager on the development of briefing materials on behalf
of the CEO and the Executive Office.  The intern will also
support the management of the briefings pipeline. Functions of this
role may include project management, crafting talking points,
synthesizing insights and trends, and monitoring deliverables to
keep the team on track. The intern will also have an opportunity to
gain experience using various types of software, including the apps
in the Microsoft Office suite and a project management platform.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop core
project management and writing skills and has an interest in
strategic and executive communications.   

Knowledge Management (KM) 

The KM intern will support activities that contribute to JFF
staff capturing, sharing and acting on knowledge.  The intern
will learn how information flows throughout an organization and the
mechanisms needed to support that. They will support the
identification, collection, and dissemination of information that
should be made available and leveraged for efficiency and
innovation across the organization. Project work may include
developing a playbook for communities of practice/grantee
management, curating and presenting funded project information to
support impact tracking, and sharing information on JFF’s internal
knowledge and communication channels. Someone who loves slicing and
dicing information and finding ways to be more efficient will be a
great fit for this role. 

People & Culture (P&C) 

The P&C intern will assist the People Business Partner team
with developing and enriching instructional and process content,
including emails and SharePoint pages through a people first lens.
This role will give the individual an opportunity to learn various
professional human resources skills, including people process
management, project outlining and communication skills. The intern
will also have an opportunity to gain experience using various
types of software, including Greenhouse, Culture Amp and
Asana.  Throughout all work, the intern would be instrumental
in integrating the organization’s commitment to Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion, Belonging, and Well-being into decision-making
processes, ensuring equal opportunities for all staff members to
thrive. 

Who You Are  

The qualifications listed within the job description are
intended as a guide and we do not expect candidates to bring all
experiences and skills listed. Research supports that
self-selecting out of potential professional opportunities is
particularly common among individuals with identities that are
marginalized in professional spaces. So, if you believe that you
can meet the overall expectations of the position, we encourage you
to apply so that we have an opportunity to learn more about you and
the unique strengths you would bring to the work. 

• You have a high school
  diploma or equivalent (Interns at JFF typically bring very little
  experience – months to 1 year of prior overall experience through a
  combination of full-time, part-time, internship, and/or freelance
  positions)  
• You are passionate about
  JFF’s mission and social justice  
• You are collaborative
  and have an ability to work flexibly as a part of a
  team  
• You have strong
  organizational skills and demonstrate an attention to
  detail  
• You thrive in a diverse,
  results-oriented environment  
• You are curious and
  bring a willingness to take in new information, perspectives, and
  data to inform your work  
• You demonstrate a
  learning orientation and a desire to continually improve in your
  work  
• You possess high energy
  and passion for JFF’s mission and North Star, and the ability to
  apply JFF’s core values to all areas of your
  work    
• You are energized by
  stewarding JFF’s DEIBW values and practices within your day-to-day
  work, including embracing the differences and celebrating the
  diversity that each individual brings to JFF  
• You value building
  positive and collaborative relationships with others, including
  people whose identities and backgrounds differ from your
  own 

What We Offer  

The hiring rate for this role is $20-25/hour, in alignment to
JFF’s intern salary band and our compensation philosophy. Starting
salaries for new interns will be determined based on relevant
experience.  

To Apply  

We are accepting applications through 9am EST on Tuesday,
January 16th. Please apply to this internship if you are interested
in any of the teams listed above. As part of your application,
please submit your resume and answers to each of the pre-screening
questions. Applications submitted by that date will be reviewed and
candidates will receive updates on their candidacy by the week of
January 22nd.     

Candidates can expect the following hiring process and
timeline (please note that this timeline is subject to
change):    

• January 22 –
  February 2: First round: video
  interviews  
• February 12 –
  February 29: Second round: hiring team
  interviews  
• Week of March
  4: JFF will share hiring decisions with
  candidates   

Things to note about this hiring process:   

• If you are invited to a
  first-round interview, our People & Culture Team will share
  additional context about each team and their projects. 
• If you advance to the
  second interview round, you will have the opportunity to meet with
  the hiring manager(s) for the role(s) that you are being considered
  for. 
• After interviews,
  selected intern candidates will be matched to projects based on
  candidates’ experience, skills, and
  interests.   

At JFF, we’re also committed to accessibility and want to ensure
that everyone, including people with disabilities, can fully access
and engage with our application and hiring process.  

If you are unable to complete this application due to a
disability and/or have specific access/accommodation needs in order
to fully participate in our hiring process, please contact us at
[email protected]. 

Positions at JFF are not eligible for employer-visa
sponsorship or open to F-1 student visa holders.