Senior Director - Middle School Career Exploration Hub

Britebound; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision healthcare

Retirement plan with match

Weekly lunches

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and Summer Fridays

Company holidays and hybrid Boston HQ

Job summary

Britebound seeks a visionary Managing Director to launch and lead the Middle School Career Exploration Impact Hub. The role shapes strategy, leads the team, and manages portfolios of programs aimed at transforming how early adolescents explore interests and careers.

You will build partnerships, guide research and evaluation, and drive national field-building efforts while ensuring equity and inclusion across diverse communities. Hybridity and remote collaboration are part of the approach.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of leadership experience in youth development, education, program design, education policy, research, philanthropy, workforce development, or related field.
• Demonstrated success designing, launching, and managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Deep understanding of early adolescent development and experiences that support them to figure out who they are, what they care about, and what’s next.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, including the ability to interpret data, evaluate evidence, and make informed decisions.
• Experience commissioning, overseeing, or utilizing research and evaluation to guide strategy decisions.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Proven ability to build trust and influence across diverse stakeholders.
• Track record of building, leading, and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience managing significant budgets and organizational resources.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and expanding opportunities for young people.

Responsibilities

• Influence the future direction of middle school career exploration and youth development.
• Partner with leading researchers, innovators, educators, funders, and policymakers.
• Lead a high-performing team and portfolio of programs.
• Generate evidence and solutions that can drive lasting systems change.
• Help young people discover their strengths, interests, and future possibilities at a critical stage of development.

Skills

Leadership

Youth development

Education policy

Research

Strategic planning

Partnership development

Communication

Budget management

Equity and inclusion

Job description

Britebound seeks a visionary Managing Director to launch and lead the Middle School Career Exploration Impact Hub. The role shapes strategy, leads the team, and manages portfolios of programs aimed at transforming how early adolescents explore interests and careers.

You will build partnerships, guide research and evaluation, and drive national field-building efforts while ensuring equity and inclusion across diverse communities. Hybridity and remote collaboration are part of the approach.