Strategic Leader, Middle School Career Exploration Hub

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Job summary

Britebound is seeking a visionary Managing Director to launch and lead the Middle School Career Exploration Impact Hub. This national initiative sits at the intersection of adolescent development, education innovation, and career readiness, requiring strategic direction, program leadership, and strong external ambassador presence.

Reporting to the CEO, you will build a high-performing team, steward partnerships, oversee research and evaluation, manage budgets, and influence national policy

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in youth development, education, program design, education policy, research, philanthropy, workforce development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success designing, launching, and managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Deep understanding of early adolescent development and the 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.

Responsibilities

• Define and steward the Hub's strategic direction, theory of change, and long-term goals in partnership with Britebound's leadership and key stakeholders.
• Develop a rigorous framework for identifying, designing, and selecting initiatives that help young adolescents develop self-knowledge, explore interests, and build a foundation for future pathways.
• Build and manage a diverse portfolio of initiatives - from partnerships and early-phase pilots to scaling investments - spanning a range of approaches and delivery contexts.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing, mission-aligned team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Youth development expertise

Policy and research experience

Education

Graduate degree in Education or related field

Job description

Britebound is seeking a visionary Managing Director to launch and lead the Middle School Career Exploration Impact Hub. This national initiative sits at the intersection of adolescent development, education innovation, and career readiness, requiring strategic direction, program leadership, and strong external ambassador presence.

Reporting to the CEO, you will build a high-performing team, steward partnerships, oversee research and evaluation, manage budgets, and influence national policy