Are you an entrepreneurial personality?
You’ve been catalyzing change your entire life. You know how to light fires under other people's seats, and others can’t help but follow your lead. You’re relentless when it comes to understanding problems and equally driven to generate solutions.
If this sounds like you – then Ashoka is the place for you. If this sounds like someone you know – then please send them to us!
Ashoka has a number of openings with our United States Program. Take a look at these current job openings posted below. Please be sure to include salary expectations in your cover letter. All positions based in Arlington, VA.
Ashoka US is also currently looking for Spring Associates. Click here for more information.
Browse other open positions available elsewhere at Ashoka.
We also periodically advertize positions at Ashoka Fellows' organization. Click here to find out more.
ASHOKA IS LOOKING FOR AN ENTREPRENEUR TO LEAD OUR TWIN CITIES WORK!
Ashoka Twin Cities is looking for an entrepreneurial leader who wants the opportunity to have social impact here in our community using Ashoka as a platform. The ideal leader is passionate about mobilizing the Twin Cities' sophisticated community of innovators to create the right ecosystem for social & business entrepreneurs to further transform our society. This leader deeply understands that social innovation will play a key role in building a strong Mid-West that will flourish in an environment of continual social & economic change. And, this leader is excited to collaborate across sectors to create linkages between the Twin Cities' thriving entrepreneurial culture and the entire United States through Ashoka's platform. Ultimately, we are looking for someone who fits Ashoka's hiring criteria (proven Entrepreneur - someone having led change, from the inside of an organization/business or lead their own initiatives - someone who is a natural problem-solver, coming with creative ideas for moving things forward; also someone who is committed to advancing the citizen sector and the idea that innovation within the sector is critical, perhaps now more so than ever) & recognizes that the opportunity for advancing Ashoka in the Twin Cities is ripe.
For more information and to apply, click here.
INTRODUCING ASHOKA’S EMPATHY INITIATIVE
The world is changing—faster than ever before—from a society run by elites to one in which everyone can be a changemaker. In this new world, one of the most essential skills for people to master, and for institutions to nurture, is empathy. Together with a powerful coalition of partners, we’re turning our attention to the education systems in the United States, and aim to embed empathy into today’s core learning standards and education strategies.
We’re currently seeking two Empathy leaders who will help us make that promise a reality. We're looking for people with a strong vision for a world in which mastering empathy is held in the same esteem as learning math. And we believe those individuals could come from any sector or background. Whether your background is in education, social entrepreneurship, psychology, marketing and movement-making, or an altogether different field, we hope you'll consider joining us.
ASHOKA US EMPATHY LEADER
- Lead a team and collaborate with peer entrepreneurs to advance the field of empathy learning & to change the landscape of education in the U.S.
- Manage media and other external relations for the organization and grow visibility of initiative through public engagements and speaking opportunities
- Identify & engage key partners in education and media, as well as corporate, philanthropic, & nonprofit sectors
- Oversee capacity development to meet objectives (talent, funding, and in-kind support)
- Coordinate and collaborate across programs and partners to ensure organization-wide integration
- Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making at both the national and global levels
For more information and to apply, click here.
ASHOKA MARKETING LEADER FOR EMPATHY
- Design a marketing and communications strategy to advance the goals of the program and catalyze a national mindshift
- Coordinate all marketing and communications activity across traditional and social media channel
- Identify & engage key marketing partners and grow network of active supporters, advisors and mavens
- Ensure resources for most effectively advancing the marketing objectives of the program (talent, funding and in-kind support)
- Integrate the Empathy marketing strategy with the overall marketing strategy of Ashoka
- Represent Ashoka through public events and speaking opportunities in the field
For more information and to apply, click here.
Additionally, we are seeking an ASHOKA US CHANGE LEADER to:
- Enhance and implement business strategy aligned with Ashoka’s vision for the US
- Expand revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing programs and the growth of Ashoka in the US; cultivate existing relationships and develop new pools of partners
- Attract, develop and engage new partners for Ashoka from business, social and public sector that advance mission and ensure sustainability
- Shape those partnerships strategically, manage the relationship and oversee related program execution
- Demonstrate consistent quality of finance and administration, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve program goals
- Create and deliver new/existing products and services for business and social entrepreneurs
- Represent Ashoka’s thought leadership position at public venues, speaking engagements, & conferences
- Expand team capacity through talent recruitment
- Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making at both the national and global levels
Ideal candidate will have:
- At least 10 years of entrepreneurial/intrapreneurial experience in any sector (not required social sector).
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people, coming from all sectors, especially at highest leadership levels.
- Integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-initiative with passion for the questions that Ashoka addresses.
- Unwavering commitment to quality programs and excellence in organizational and project management with the ability to achieve strategic objectives and manage a budget.
- Strong demonstrated fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders including business entrepreneurs, advisory groups, foundations, corporate sponsors, and practitioner groups.
- Commitment to working collaboratively with a management team of senior professionals.
Critical Competencies for Success
- Strategic thinking
- Relationship building
- Relationship management
- Exceptional Communication and Influencing Skills
Click here to apply.
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