Vice President of Strategic Programs and Partnerships

About JustLeadershipUSA JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA), founded in 2014, amplifies the power of people with lived experience with the criminal legal system to self-organize and empower their communities to dismantle racist and oppressive systems in their communities to build a just U.S. JLUSA reimagines a fair system of justice and an equitable U.S. that centers on equal access and opportunity to economic mobility by eliminating systems that perpetuate inequities and disadvantages, expanding pathways to economic justice, and ending mass incarceration. Our impact goal is ultimately parity of wealth through economic mobility for people with lived experience and their communities. We work to achieve this impact through our Leadership Training & Technical Assistance Institute and our JustUs Coordinating Council, with our success closely dependent upon our effectiveness in partnering with impact-aligned organizations and employers. Position Overview The Vice President of Strategic Programs & Partnerships leads the development and execution of partnerships that advance JLUSA’s Impact Strategy across priority states and national initiatives. This role requires a leader who can build relationships, open doors, and translate partnerships into measurable outcomes for leadership development, policy impact, and organizational growth. This position reports to the President & CEO and supervises a staff of 2 to 3. Responsibilities include: Strategic Partnership Development Lead and manage partnerships aligned with JLUSA’s Impact Strategy, ensuring all external relationships advance organizational priorities. Represent JLUSA in national spaces and build relationships that expand opportunities for National Leaders and alumni. Organizing and Movement Engagement Maintain strong relationships across the justice reform movement and directly impacted leadership networks. Identify and activate opportunities for JLUSA leaders to engage in advocacy, policy, and coalition leadership. Impact Strategy Advancement Translate partnerships into initiatives that directly support JLUSA’s Impact Strategy and priority states. Ensure all partnerships contribute to leadership development, policy goals, and measurable organizational impact. Strategic Execution and Accountability Manage a portfolio of partnerships with clear outcomes tied to organizational priorities and impact goals. Track and report progress quarterly, demonstrating results and alignment with JLUSA’s strategy. Strategic Program Management With support from Partnerships staff, oversee strategic programs and collaborative initiatives, ensuring delivery of outcomes, reporting requirements, and partner expectations. Participate in key stakeholder meetings and ensure programs are executed effectively. Institutional Collaboration and Development Alignment Work closely with Development to align partnerships with funding opportunities and long-term sustainability. Support joint proposals and institutional relationships that strengthen JLUSA’s growth. Department Management and Staff Supervision Lead departmental planning, budgeting, and execution to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Supervise Partnerships staff, provide coaching, and ensure high performance and accountability across the team. Cross-Department Collaboration Collaborate with Programs, Policy, Development, Operations, and Communications to integrate partnerships into JLUSA’s broader strategy. Ensure partnerships translate into tangible opportunities across all departments. Senior Leadership Responsibilities Serve on the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organizational strategy and execution. Model accountability and ensure all external work aligns with JLUSA’s mission and priorities. Qualifications JustLeadershipUSA seeks a candidate with the following qualities and skills: Minimum 10 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and advocacy, organizing, or partnerships, with demonstrated ability to build relationships across sectors. Strong strategic and leadership skills, with a commitment to justice reform and directly impacted leadership. Experience supervising staff and managing department-level budgets and operations. Success in this Role Within 12–18 months, build a high-performing partnership portfolio that advances JLUSA’s Impact Strategy and expands opportunities for National Leaders. Demonstrate measurable impact through partnerships, policy engagement, and leadership pipeline growth. Travel Expectations This is a national role requiring regular monthly travel to priority states, partner meetings, and national convenings. Candidates must be comfortable representing JLUSA across diverse environments.

About JustLeadershipUSA JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA), founded in 2014, amplifies the power of people with lived experience with the criminal legal system to self-organize and empower their communities to dismantle racist and oppressive systems in their communities to build a just U.S. JLUSA reimagines a fair system of justice and an equitable U.S. that centers on equal access and opportunity to economic mobility by eliminating systems that perpetuate inequities and disadvantages, expanding pathways to economic justice, and ending mass incarceration. Our impact goal is ultimately parity of wealth through economic mobility for people with lived experience and their communities. We work to achieve this impact through our Leadership Training & Technical Assistance Institute and our JustUs Coordinating Council, with our success closely dependent upon our effectiveness in partnering with impact-aligned organizations and employers. Position Overview The Vice President of Strategic Programs & Partnerships leads the development and execution of partnerships that advance JLUSA’s Impact Strategy across priority states and national initiatives. This role requires a leader who can build relationships, open doors, and translate partnerships into measurable outcomes for leadership development, policy impact, and organizational growth. This position reports to the President & CEO and supervises a staff of 2 to 3. Responsibilities include: Strategic Partnership Development Lead and manage partnerships aligned with JLUSA’s Impact Strategy, ensuring all external relationships advance organizational priorities. Represent JLUSA in national spaces and build relationships that expand opportunities for National Leaders and alumni. Organizing and Movement Engagement Maintain strong relationships across the justice reform movement and directly impacted leadership networks. Identify and activate opportunities for JLUSA leaders to engage in advocacy, policy, and coalition leadership. Impact Strategy Advancement Translate partnerships into initiatives that directly support JLUSA’s Impact Strategy and priority states. Ensure all partnerships contribute to leadership development, policy goals, and measurable organizational impact. Strategic Execution and Accountability Manage a portfolio of partnerships with clear outcomes tied to organizational priorities and impact goals. Track and report progress quarterly, demonstrating results and alignment with JLUSA’s strategy. Strategic Program Management With support from Partnerships staff, oversee strategic programs and collaborative initiatives, ensuring delivery of outcomes, reporting requirements, and partner expectations. Participate in key stakeholder meetings and ensure programs are executed effectively. Institutional Collaboration and Development Alignment Work closely with Development to align partnerships with funding opportunities and long-term sustainability. Support joint proposals and institutional relationships that strengthen JLUSA’s growth. Department Management and Staff Supervision Lead departmental planning, budgeting, and execution to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Supervise Partnerships staff, provide coaching, and ensure high performance and accountability across the team. Cross-Department Collaboration Collaborate with Programs, Policy, Development, Operations, and Communications to integrate partnerships into JLUSA’s broader strategy. Ensure partnerships translate into tangible opportunities across all departments. Senior Leadership Responsibilities Serve on the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organizational strategy and execution. Model accountability and ensure all external work aligns with JLUSA’s mission and priorities. Qualifications JustLeadershipUSA seeks a candidate with the following qualities and skills: Minimum 10 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and advocacy, organizing, or partnerships, with demonstrated ability to build relationships across sectors. Strong strategic and leadership skills, with a commitment to justice reform and directly impacted leadership. Experience supervising staff and managing department-level budgets and operations. Success in this Role Within 12–18 months, build a high-performing partnership portfolio that advances JLUSA’s Impact Strategy and expands opportunities for National Leaders. Demonstrate measurable impact through partnerships, policy engagement, and leadership pipeline growth. Travel Expectations This is a national role requiring regular monthly travel to priority states, partner meetings, and national convenings. Candidates must be comfortable representing JLUSA across diverse environments.