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Chief of Career Readiness & Pathways (Volunteer)

Mentor A Promise · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
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About the role

The Chief of Career Readiness & Pathways is the senior leader responsible for leading the PromiseRise Division and setting MAP’s organization-wide strategy for career readiness, internships, summer programs, alternative education, workshops, and pathway development. This role oversees programs designed to support older students, young adults, and parents in navigating education-to-career transitions.

Serves as a strategic partner to the CEO / Executive Director and collaborates closely with PromiseLearning, PromiseHousing, Promise of Giving, Partnerships, and Content & Storytelling leadership to ensure PromiseRise initiatives are integrated, accessible, and mission-aligned.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and steward the PromiseRise Division and its strategic direction
  • Set and execute MAP’s organization-wide strategy for:
    • Career readiness and workforce preparation
    • Internships and experiential learning
    • Summer programs
    • Alternative education and nontraditional learning models
    • Skills-based workshops and career exploration
  • Oversee PromiseRise programming for older students, young adults, and parents
  • Ensure programs are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and accessible
  • Align PromiseRise initiatives with education, mentoring, housing, and family support efforts
  • Partner with Development and Partnerships to cultivate employer, training, and funder relationships
  • Collaborate with Data and Evaluation teams to assess outcomes and continuously improve programming
  • Support and guide staff and volunteers delivering PromiseRise programs
  • Advise executive leadership on pathway strategy, risks, and long-term planning

Qualifications

  • Senior experience in workforce development, career readiness, education pathways, or program leadership
  • Strong understanding of internships, workforce preparation, and alternative education models
  • Experience designing or overseeing programs for adolescents, young adults, or families
  • Ability to align pathway programming with mission and community needs
  • Strong leadership, communication, and systems-thinking skills
  • Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in nonprofit, workforce development, or education organizations
  • Familiarity with employer partnerships, training providers, or postsecondary pathways
  • Experience working with individuals experiencing housing or economic instability
  • Experience leading cross-functional or multi-program initiatives
  • Background in youth, young adult, or family-serving programs

Commitment

  • Volunteer executive leadership role
  • Approximately 5–10 hours per week
  • Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
  • Fully remote with optional NYC-based collaboration

What You’ll Gain

  • Executive-level leadership experience leading a division focused on career readiness and pathways
  • Direct influence on programs supporting economic mobility for youth, young adults, and families
  • Collaboration with senior leadership and cross-division partners
  • Professional references and letters of recommendation
  • The opportunity to build dignified, opportunity-centered pathways at scale

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist, please add resume and cover letter.

Help lead PromiseRise—creating pathways that connect learning, work, and stability for youth, young adults, and families.

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