Senior Associate, Baltimore Civic Site
Apply NowCompany: Annie E Casey Foundation
Location: Baltimore, MD 21215
Description:
The Annie E. Casey Foundation is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children and young people with respect to their educational, economic, social and health outcomes. The Foundation's work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities and ensuring access to opportunity, because children, youth and young adults need all three to succeed. Casey advances research and solutions to overcome the barriers to success, help communities demonstrate what works and influence decision makers to invest in strategies based on solid evidence.
At Casey, you will find a dynamic environment with staff of diverse backgrounds and perspectives who share a deep commitment to advancing the Foundation's mission. Casey staff also have flexible schedules, including a hybrid work week, to support a healthy work-life balance.
The Foundation is seeking a senior-level professional to manage and advance the Foundation's economic opportunity strategy focused on youth and young adults and families in Baltimore citywide.
Qualified candidates will have the following:
Bachelor's degree in economics, public administration, workforce development, public policy or a related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiarity and experience working with Baltimore City stakeholders, including state and local government, providers, anchor institutions, nonprofits, public and private funders and other institutional partners and diverse populations and institutions is preferred.
At least five years of experience, including at least three years of successfully managing large projects and/or bodies of work in the workforce development and/or community economic opportunity field(s), as well as demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, building collaborative relationships, engaging internal and external stakeholders and developing strategies.
Experience in community-driven work efforts in education, public health, childcare, early learning and the public policies that govern them and the ability to relate to and influence a variety of external partners, including civic leaders, community organizations, elected and appointed politicians and young parents.
Knowledge of public systems in workforce development, education economic development and the public policies that govern them.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing how your background and experience make you a good candidate for this role. The Foundation will not consider resumes submitted without a cover letter. Read the full job description attached below.
At Casey, you will find a dynamic environment with staff of diverse backgrounds and perspectives who share a deep commitment to advancing the Foundation's mission. Casey staff also have flexible schedules, including a hybrid work week, to support a healthy work-life balance.
The Foundation is seeking a senior-level professional to manage and advance the Foundation's economic opportunity strategy focused on youth and young adults and families in Baltimore citywide.
Qualified candidates will have the following:
Bachelor's degree in economics, public administration, workforce development, public policy or a related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiarity and experience working with Baltimore City stakeholders, including state and local government, providers, anchor institutions, nonprofits, public and private funders and other institutional partners and diverse populations and institutions is preferred.
At least five years of experience, including at least three years of successfully managing large projects and/or bodies of work in the workforce development and/or community economic opportunity field(s), as well as demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, building collaborative relationships, engaging internal and external stakeholders and developing strategies.
Experience in community-driven work efforts in education, public health, childcare, early learning and the public policies that govern them and the ability to relate to and influence a variety of external partners, including civic leaders, community organizations, elected and appointed politicians and young parents.
Knowledge of public systems in workforce development, education economic development and the public policies that govern them.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing how your background and experience make you a good candidate for this role. The Foundation will not consider resumes submitted without a cover letter. Read the full job description attached below.