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Ashoka has changed the framework of the social sector by introducing the idea that there is nothing more powerful than a bold, new idea in the hands of an exceptional entrepreneur. We build fellowships of people who catalyze an irreversible social change through an innovative idea and encourage others to do the same.
ROLE
Ashoka is looking for a dynamic changemaker to take charge in transforming Ashoka's Youth Years programming.
Ashoka is looking for an exceptional changemaker to join its Global Leadership Team to lead this change from our Global Office.
- Spearhead a Global Movement: Increase the number of young people, parents, educators, partners, and citizens that identify as changemakers so that “Changemaking” becomes the new norm.
- Unleash Systems-Level Insights: Design and lead systems to extract and scale compelling insights from Ashoka Fellow innovations.
- Drive Resource Generation: Pioneer new revenue models, raise vital resources, and garner strategic support to make “Every Young Person Practicing Changemaking” the new societal normal.
- Build a Team of Teams: Work closely with Ashoka’s Leadership, 6 regional leaders (Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, Latin America, and MENA), and senior stakeholders to integrate each region by weaving together Ashoka Fellows, business entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and strategic partners.
- Strategic Partnerships: Search out, nurture, and solidify partnerships with funders, corporations, foundations, unions, educators, and other entities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Given that this role is in Ashoka’s Leadership Group and involves international influencing and impact, the right candidate will have the skills and 15-20 years of related experience to effectively execute deliverables. They will have already:
- Identified a shared problem and created an innovative solution with system- or sector-wide impact.
- Founded their own social impact organization to scale their innovation, advanced a mission/cause through an innovation that has since changed a sector or system, or launched a movement driven in part by innovative approaches with measurable systemic impact; this work may have started as early as one’s student years.
- Created partnerships with key actors to advance an innovation and its social impact.
- Elevated the profile of an organization, cause or mission.
- Supported the building of a systemic change movement and needs across teams to advance a mission through fundraising efforts. Or, raised substantial funding to support their own organization and mission.
The right candidate also:
- Has an ability to adapt and thrive in an entrepreneurial, fluid, team of teams environment in which needs, strategy and short- / long-term goals may change to adapt to shifts in the ecosystem or social impact landscape.
- Demonstrated ability in fundraising and resource generation, major client/partner relationship management, resource mobilization, and balanced budget management.
- Has an ability to balance creative strategy design with day-to-day execution based on current needs.
- Is skilled at leading and managing a team that has autonomy and independence to further cultivate Ashoka’s emphasis on creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Understands and exhibits empathy, teamwork, leadership and changemaking in their lived experience and has the ability to enable or share these capacities with others.
- Proven ability to lead through influence, ideas, and exceptional communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Entrepreneurial Quality: Compelled to take creative initiative and ownership (e.g. founding an organization or company, starting a movement, or re-shaping the work of an existing organization). Demonstrates relentless and realistic how-to-thinking and passion for seeing their ideas come to life.
- Understanding and Belief in the Everyone a Changemaker: Understands and believes the Everyone a Changemaker vision at a gut level. To be able to innately ‘get’ this, candidates should have a broad and inquisitive intellectual and a thinking pattern that connects the dots between historical trends and current social context.
- Emotional and Social Intelligence: Ability to work efficiently and respectfully in teams, putting organizational/team goal first (personal glory second).
- Ethical Fiber: Exceptionally strong ethical behavior. Is self-reflective and has strong empathy skills. Trustworthy.
- Self-Definition: The person expects that changing the world in big ways and on a continental scale is what he/she will do in life.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $145,000 - $150,000 a year
The US-based Leadership Group Member base salary range is $145,000 - $150,000 (based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications), plus an annual 10% on base for performance, as well as a full range of benefits. In addition, for extraordinary institutional contributions, Ashoka may provide an award of $33,000 that vests over three years.
LOCATION
The position is based in the global Ashoka office in Arlington, Virginia, USA.
Ashoka is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from candidates regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.
ABOUT ASHOKA
Ashoka is the world’s largest community of leading social entrepreneurs, having pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship over 40 years ago. We support a robust network of more than 4,000 Ashoka Fellows in 90 countries who have successfully implemented systems-changing solutions to human and environmental problems globally. By learning from and collaborating with our Fellows and other social entrepreneurs, Ashoka identifies patterns and key levers to help society gain a new framework for living in the world as a changemaker. Our current work is centered around the "Everyone a Changemaker" (EACH) movement, which stems from our belief that everyone has the potential and responsibility to make positive change in an ever-changing world. We continue to grow a global movement of social entrepreneurship, recognizing that the rate of change is accelerating and our problems are growing faster than our solutions.
INTRODUCTION
Ashoka has changed the framework of the social sector by introducing the idea that there is nothing more powerful than a bold, new idea in the hands of an exceptional entrepreneur. We build fellowships of people who catalyze an irreversible social change through an innovative idea and encourage others to do the same.
ROLE
Ashoka is looking for a dynamic changemaker to take charge in transforming Ashoka's Youth Years programming.
Ashoka is looking for an exceptional changemaker to join its Global Leadership Team to lead this change from our Global Office.
- Spearhead a Global Movement: Increase the number of young people, parents, educators, partners, and citizens that identify as changemakers so that “Changemaking” becomes the new norm.
- Unleash Systems-Level Insights: Design and lead systems to extract and scale compelling insights from Ashoka Fellow innovations.
- Drive Resource Generation: Pioneer new revenue models, raise vital resources, and garner strategic support to make “Every Young Person Practicing Changemaking” the new societal normal.
- Build a Team of Teams: Work closely with Ashoka’s Leadership, 6 regional leaders (Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, Latin America, and MENA), and senior stakeholders to integrate each region by weaving together Ashoka Fellows, business entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and strategic partners.
- Strategic Partnerships: Search out, nurture, and solidify partnerships with funders, corporations, foundations, unions, educators, and other entities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Given that this role is in Ashoka’s Leadership Group and involves international influencing and impact, the right candidate will have the skills and 15-20 years of related experience to effectively execute deliverables. They will have already:
- Identified a shared problem and created an innovative solution with system- or sector-wide impact.
- Founded their own social impact organization to scale their innovation, advanced a mission/cause through an innovation that has since changed a sector or system, or launched a movement driven in part by innovative approaches with measurable systemic impact; this work may have started as early as one’s student years.
- Created partnerships with key actors to advance an innovation and its social impact.
- Elevated the profile of an organization, cause or mission.
- Supported the building of a systemic change movement and needs across teams to advance a mission through fundraising efforts. Or, raised substantial funding to support their own organization and mission.
The right candidate also:
- Has an ability to adapt and thrive in an entrepreneurial, fluid, team of teams environment in which needs, strategy and short- / long-term goals may change to adapt to shifts in the ecosystem or social impact landscape.
- Demonstrated ability in fundraising and resource generation, major client/partner relationship management, resource mobilization, and balanced budget management.
- Has an ability to balance creative strategy design with day-to-day execution based on current needs.
- Is skilled at leading and managing a team that has autonomy and independence to further cultivate Ashoka’s emphasis on creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Understands and exhibits empathy, teamwork, leadership and changemaking in their lived experience and has the ability to enable or share these capacities with others.
- Proven ability to lead through influence, ideas, and exceptional communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Entrepreneurial Quality: Compelled to take creative initiative and ownership (e.g. founding an organization or company, starting a movement, or re-shaping the work of an existing organization). Demonstrates relentless and realistic how-to-thinking and passion for seeing their ideas come to life.
- Understanding and Belief in the Everyone a Changemaker: Understands and believes the Everyone a Changemaker vision at a gut level. To be able to innately ‘get’ this, candidates should have a broad and inquisitive intellectual and a thinking pattern that connects the dots between historical trends and current social context.
- Emotional and Social Intelligence: Ability to work efficiently and respectfully in teams, putting organizational/team goal first (personal glory second).
- Ethical Fiber: Exceptionally strong ethical behavior. Is self-reflective and has strong empathy skills. Trustworthy.
- Self-Definition: The person expects that changing the world in big ways and on a continental scale is what he/she will do in life.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $145,000 - $150,000 a year
The US-based Leadership Group Member base salary range is $145,000 - $150,000 (based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications), plus an annual 10% on base for performance, as well as a full range of benefits. In addition, for extraordinary institutional contributions, Ashoka may provide an award of $33,000 that vests over three years.
LOCATION
The position is based in the global Ashoka office in Arlington, Virginia, USA.
Ashoka is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from candidates regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.
ABOUT ASHOKA
Ashoka is the world’s largest community of leading social entrepreneurs, having pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship over 40 years ago. We support a robust network of more than 4,000 Ashoka Fellows in 90 countries who have successfully implemented systems-changing solutions to human and environmental problems globally. By learning from and collaborating with our Fellows and other social entrepreneurs, Ashoka identifies patterns and key levers to help society gain a new framework for living in the world as a changemaker. Our current work is centered around the "Everyone a Changemaker" (EACH) movement, which stems from our belief that everyone has the potential and responsibility to make positive change in an ever-changing world. We continue to grow a global movement of social entrepreneurship, recognizing that the rate of change is accelerating and our problems are growing faster than our solutions.
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Document your specialized youth development training
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for your role. Gather credentials in trauma-informed care, restorative practices, or bilingual youth programming now, as these narrow the qualifying pool and strengthen your sponsorship case.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Filter Youth Leader roles by employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. Targeting organizations that have filed PERM before cuts your research time and avoids employers unfamiliar with the EB-2 or EB-3 process.
Prioritize nonprofits with DOL prevailing wage alignment
Youth Leader roles at nonprofits often pay at or below the DOL prevailing wage for your area and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify your offered salary meets the required wage level before accepting an offer, since PERM will fail otherwise.
Clarify your degree field during the PERM job description stage
Your employer's PERM application must list a minimum education requirement matching your actual credential. If your degree is in social work, education, or psychology, confirm the job description specifies that field rather than a generic bachelor's degree, which could invite unnecessary audit risk.
Understand your O*NET job zone before targeting EB classification
Youth Leader roles fall under O*NET job zones that influence whether EB-2 or EB-3 applies to your petition. Roles requiring an advanced degree or five years of progressive experience may qualify for EB-2, while EB-3 covers positions needing a bachelor's degree or two years of experience.
Track your priority date separately from your I-485 filing date
Your priority date is set when USCIS receives your I-140 petition, not when you file for adjustment of status. Nationals from high-demand countries face per-country backlogs, so monitor the monthly Visa Bulletin to know when your date becomes current.
Green Card Youth Leader: Frequently Asked Questions
Which employers sponsor green cards for Youth Leader roles?
Nonprofits, public school districts, government-funded community organizations, and youth-serving agencies are the most common sponsors. These employers often have HR teams experienced with PERM labor certification. Use Migrate Mate to identify organizations with confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history specifically for youth development and program leadership roles.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Youth Leaders?
Green card sponsorship is permanent. The employer files PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, proves no qualified U.S. worker is available, then files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery. However, per-country numerical limits mean nationals from high-demand countries may face significant priority-date backlogs before they can file for adjustment of status.
Does a Youth Leader role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
Both classifications are possible depending on your credentials and how your employer structures the position. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in youth development, education, or a related field. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers?
Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without abandoning your case. Your priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition if your original I-140 was already approved, protecting the time you have already waited.
What is the PERM recruitment process for Youth Leader positions?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment test before filing PERM, including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. The employer also obtains a prevailing wage determination through OFLC. Only after completing recruitment and receiving DOL certification can the employer file your I-140 petition with USCIS.