Join the Cavalry Team!
Where passion meets purpose. Build your career with a team that's shaping the future together.
At CAVALRY (Center for Acknowledging the Values, Accomplishments, and Lives of Remarkable Youth), we design and deliver workforce pathways that connect education to real careers. Our work sits at the intersection of education, industry, and community, and our team plays a critical role in shaping how students and employers engage in meaningful, career-connected learning.
If you are driven by purpose, accountability, and measurable impact, we invite you to explore a career with CAVALRY.
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Why Work at CAVALRY
Mission-Driven Work With Measurable Impact
Every role at CAVALRY directly supports students, veterans, and adult learners as they gain industry-recognized credentials, paid work experience, and access to high-demand careers.
Systems-Level Innovation
CAVALRY is not a traditional training provider. We design scalable workforce systems that align K-12, postsecondary education, employers, and public partners into a single, coordinated pathway.
Collaborative, Professional Culture
Our team values:
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Strategic thinking
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Clear communication
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Data-informed decision making
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Accountability and follow-through
We work closely with school districts, colleges, employers, funders, and government partners to deliver results.
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What You’ll Work On
Depending on your role, you may contribute to:
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Workforce and apprenticeship program design
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Employer partnerships and project-based learning
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Student engagement and success coaching
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Curriculum development and credential alignment
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Data, outcomes, and continuous improvement
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Operations, finance, and organizational growth
All positions support CAVALRY’s core goal: preparing individuals for sustainable careers while strengthening the talent pipeline for employers.
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Who Thrives at CAVALRY
Successful team members tend to be:
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Mission-aligned and outcomes-focused
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Comfortable working in fast-growing, evolving environments
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Strong communicators across education, nonprofit, and business sectors
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Organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed
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Committed to equity, access, and workforce readiness
Experience in education, workforce development, project management, or nonprofit operations is valued, but alignment with our mission and standards is essential.
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Career Opportunities
CAVALRY regularly hires for roles in:
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Program Management & Student Success
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Employer & Community Partnerships
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Curriculum & Instructional Design
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Operations, Finance & Administration
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Data, Evaluation & Impact
Open positions will be listed below as they become available.​
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Director of Fractional Services (PT)
The Part-Time CFO / Director of Fractional Services serves as CAVALRY's senior financial leader in a strategic 20-hour per week capacity, leveraging efficient systems, automation, and streamlined processes to ensure financial health while building and managing our external Fractional Services division. This role requires someone who can work independently and efficiently, managing both internal financial operations and launching a revenue-generating fractional CFO and accounting services practice for nonprofit and mission-driven clients. Success in this position depends on strong systems thinking, process optimization, and the ability to maximize impact within a part-time schedule.
The Vice President of Student Programs and Success provides strategic leadership across the complete student and employer lifecycle at CAVALRY, from initial recruitment through successful career placement. This executive role owns student recruitment, enrollment, persistence, completion, and placement while simultaneously building and managing the employer pipeline that creates apprenticeship and career opportunities. The position is responsible for establishing employer trust, validating Phase I benchmarks, and ensuring seamless integration between student development and workforce placement. This leader drives both student success outcomes and employer partnership growth, creating a sustainable ecosystem that connects talent with opportunity.
Director of Degree-Based Apprenticeship Programs
The Director of Degree-Based Apprenticeship Programs is responsible for designing and implementing academic pathways that integrate apprenticeship training with college credit. This role collaborates with higher education institutions to ensure alignment with academic and workforce standards.
The Director of Secondary Education Programs is responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of CAVALRY’s secondary-level program, Generation E: The Effective Generation, including middle school and high school pre-apprenticeship initiatives. This role ensures that students gain early exposure to career pathways, industry-recognized credentials, and work-based learning experiences that prepare them for successful transitions into postsecondary education and apprenticeship opportunities.
Apprentice Success Coach
The Apprentice Success Coach serves as the primary advocate and support coordinator for apprentices throughout their journey at CAVALRY, ensuring they persist through challenges, achieve educational milestones, and successfully complete their apprenticeship programs. This role combines proactive coaching, crisis intervention, resource navigation, and strategic problem-solving to remove barriers and keep apprentices on track toward certification and career goals. The Apprentice Success Coach maintains regular contact with their caseload, monitors early warning indicators, responds to critical needs, and collaborates with employers and internal teams to create a comprehensive support network around each apprentice.
Join Our Talent Community
Even if a role is not currently posted, we welcome interest from professionals who want to contribute to our mission.
To apply or express interest:
Submit your resume and a brief statement of interest outlining how your skills align with CAVALRY’s work to hr@cavalry-united.org.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
CAVALRY is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.
