Make an impact through a career in education, public service, or the nonprofit sector. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, connecting experienced candidates with roles where leadership, expertise, and purpose come together.
Discover senior-level roles at schools, colleges, universities, public agencies, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. Depending on your experience, opportunities may include executive leadership, program management, policy, research, finance, operations, fundraising, and education administration.
Organizations in these fields rely on professionals who can guide teams, steward resources, shape strategy, and deliver measurable outcomes. Roles may call for strengths in organizational leadership, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, program development, regulatory knowledge, or community partnerships.
Use Ladders to explore vetted jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and focus your search on positions that align with your skills, experience, and professional goals.
Senior Director, Institutional Initiatives Portfolio Management
$220K - $260K *
Drive successful project delivery by leading cross-functional teams, managing risks, and ensuring stakeholder engagement. Oversee strategic initiatives from planning to implementation, fostering colla...
Reposted 4 days ago
Director - Payroll/Risk Management
$115K - $140K *
Elevate the Payroll and Risk Management operations by supervising financial strategies, ensuring compliance, and leading safety initiatives. Drive improvements and manage personnel to enhance organiza...
4 days ago
Elementary Special Education Teacher
$104K - $106K *
Engage in developing and implementing individualized learning plans for elementary students with diverse needs, fostering growth and collaboration with families and staff to ensure every child reaches...
4 days ago
Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee - NY HELPS
$84K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing air quality through rigorous testing and certification of monitoring equipment. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to ensure compliance with EPA standa...
4 days ago
$83K - $133K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security through vulnerability analysis and remediation. Leverage your expertise in systems, databases, and cloud platforms to drive improvements in security...
4 days ago
Recycled Water Project Manager
$102K - $129K *
Optimize King County's recycled water initiatives by managing projects, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance sustainability and resource recovery efforts across wastewat...
4 days ago
Associate Director of Legal Affairs
$95K - $159K *
Lead the negotiation and management of complex clinical trial agreements, ensuring compliance with institutional policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline processes and provide guidance on...
4 days ago
SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION)
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in implementing IT systems and supervising technical teams. Develop procedures, conduct audits, and ensure security compliance while fostering a collaborative environment for staff dev...
4 days ago
Assistant United States Attorney (eLitigation)
$85K - $197K *
Drive the development and coordination of eLitigation systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency in electronic discovery processes. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance liti...
4 days ago
$88K - $119K *
Champion the mental health of incarcerated individuals by providing essential psychological assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and collaborating with justice partner...
Reposted 4 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Corrections
$82K - $111K *
Empower our team by providing essential nursing care in a correctional setting. Collaborate with staff to address the medical needs of adults in custody, ensuring safety and health through comprehensi...
4 days ago
$160K - $190K *
Lead our marketing team to drive demand generation and customer acquisition. Own the growth funnel, optimize unit economics, and create impactful campaigns that resonate with K-12 educators. Collabora...
4 days ago
Registered Nurse - Electrocardiography
$108K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to provide therapeutic nursing care, utilizing your expertise in stress echocardiography and critical care. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and...
4 days ago
Technician, Structures and Materials
$72K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing civil engineering through hands-on support in Structures & Materials laboratories, enhancing research and teaching with innovative solutions and expert guidan...
Reposted 4 days ago
Stationary Engineer Third Class
$86K *
Join a dynamic team to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of heating and cooling systems across campus. Leverage your expertise in plant operations to enhance efficiency and support sustainabil...
4 days ago
$225K - $300K *
Transform the financial landscape by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing forecasting, and modernizing systems. Collaborate with executive leadership to build a robust infrastructure that supports...
4 days ago
$154K - $172K *
Lead and empower a dynamic editorial team, overseeing content production and strategic planning across multiple platforms. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance storytelling and ensure edit...
4 days ago
BSOM Chair of Clinical Sciences
$110K - $130K *
Grow your career with a leading educational institution focused on developing innovative preclinical curricula, managing faculty, and enhancing student outcomes in a collaborative, mission-driven envi...
Reposted 4 days ago
Student Information Systems Specialist IV - Technology Services (2026-27)
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in advancing technology projects that enhance district-wide student information systems. Collaborate across departments to ensure effective implementation, maintenance, and compliance...
4 days ago
Engineer-In-Training I (Construction) - Craig
$69K - $102K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing transportation infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions. Contribute to project planning, design, and execution while gaining valuable experienc...
4 days ago
CDOC Social Work/Counselor IV - Outpatient Regional Mgr-SUD Program - (DENVER)
$87K - $122K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing substance use disorder treatment by providing clinical and administrative supervision across multiple facilities. Collaborate with professionals to ensure eff...
Reposted 4 days ago
Elementary Teacher K-5 2026-2027
$74K - $130K *
Inspire student success by leading a collaborative classroom environment, fostering strong relationships, and implementing engaging instructional strategies. Participate in ongoing professional develo...
Reposted 4 days ago
$95K - $120K *
Champion the delivery of innovative library and information services, overseeing operations, optimizing resources, and enhancing stakeholder engagement to support regulatory compliance and decision-ma...
4 days ago
Project Manager - State Prog Admin Manager
$86K - $125K *
Take ownership of project management for a new state agency, leading cross-agency coordination, developing timelines, and executing complex plans to ensure successful implementation in a dynamic regul...
4 days ago
Director, Financial Assistance - Miller School of Medicine
$100K - $120K *
Advance financial aid strategies for medical students by providing leadership, compliance oversight, and operational excellence. Collaborate with various departments to enhance student success, afford...
4 days ago
What types of jobs are included in Education, Government & Non-Profit?
This category includes professional and leadership roles across educational institutions, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Examples may include education administration, public policy, program leadership, finance, operations, research, and fundraising.
Are these jobs focused on experienced professionals?
Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, which are generally suited to candidates with relevant experience and expertise. Review each listing for its specific qualifications.
What skills are valued in these industries?
Commonly valued skills include leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, program management, communication, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge of the relevant public-service, education, or nonprofit environment.
How can I find a role that fits my background?
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