Careers

Come work with us!

The Packard Foundation is dedicated to working with people and communities to create enduring solutions for just societies and a healthy, resilient natural world. Guided by our values, we think big and serve with integrity.

Our recruitment process is driven by a mission to find candidates who can make a deep and positive impact. We actively seek individuals who exhibit the potential to elevate the Foundation’s effectiveness in meaningful and transformative ways, while upholding the highest standards of integrity.

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People

“People care so much about every aspect of our work, and [have a] real commitment to evolving, learning, and innovating, which is what keeps us going.”

Anna Archer
Chief of Staff

Growth

“One of the aspects of the foundation that I really appreciate is the orientation towards learning and growth.”

Chad English
Science Program Officer

Learning

“We value feedback and learning from one another. I really like that the foundation has a collaborative and curious community.”

Natalie Lake
Program Manager

Values

“Respect is one of the most important values, that attracted me to the Packard Foundation, because I experienced that [as] a former grantee.”

Tamara Alvarado
California Communities Program Officer

Motivation

“Everyone is incredibly motivated to work on behalf of a mission driven organization [and] wants to do their best.”

Kate Powell
Associate Director

Culture

“To do the work that we do, we have to live in optimism and continually think about what’s possible. To have that kind of solidarity with your colleagues creates a uniquely rewarding, energetic, and supportive space.”

Taylor Robinson
People Partner

Join Our Talent Pool

Take a step toward exciting career opportunities by introducing yourself and joining our dynamic talent pool for future opportunities!

Introduce Yourself

Our capacity-building projects help non-profit leaders build more powerful and impactful organizations and movements.
Our capacity-building projects help non-profit leaders build more powerful and impactful organizations and movements.
We are committed to continually improving our efforts to lift up diverse voices, to advocate for justice and to foster inclusivity — both within the Foundation and in our grantmaking.
We are committed to continually improving our efforts to lift up diverse voices, to advocate for justice and to foster inclusivity — both within the Foundation and in our grantmaking.
The organization lives the values it supports. Our green headquarters is net-zero energy and LEED® Platinum. Our bathrooms are gender-neutral.
The organization lives the values it supports. Our green headquarters is net-zero energy and LEED® Platinum. Our bathrooms are gender-neutral.
People join the Packard Foundation because they believe in our mission. They stay for the community of talented and thoughtful colleagues who care deeply about making a meaningful impact.
People join the Packard Foundation because they believe in our mission. They stay for the community of talented and thoughtful colleagues who care deeply about making a meaningful impact.
There is much work to do in the world and our local communities. At the Packard Foundation, we are committed to doing it with the highest levels of integrity, effectiveness and caring.
There is much work to do in the world and our local communities. At the Packard Foundation, we are committed to doing it with the highest levels of integrity, effectiveness and caring.
We are known for our work protecting the climate, ocean, and land.
We are known for our work protecting the climate, ocean, and land.
We work hard to ensure that all children and families have what they need to succeed.
We work hard to ensure that all children and families have what they need to succeed.
Our grantees are making positive changes in our own backyard and all over the world.
Our grantees are making positive changes in our own backyard and all over the world.
We strive for meaningful impact where both people and nature can flourish.
We strive for meaningful impact where both people and nature can flourish.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am a strong candidate for multiple posted positions — can I apply to more than one role?

Yes, your applications will be reviewed and considered for any role you apply to.

Yes, we may still review your application after the first review date has passed.

Please submit your application through the portal by clicking the “Apply Now” button or follow the “how to apply” instructions in the job posting. Only applicants submitted through the proper channels will be considered. Do not reach out to the hiring manager. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or referrals.

Due to our Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and twice per year during our Hometown Weeks.

Our interviews are based on the job description and competencies for the position. Carefully review the posting alongside your past experiences to develop your narrative relative to the position you are interviewing for.

Once you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation notifying you that your application has been received. You will be contacted if you are selected to advance to the next stage of the recruiting process. You will be later contacted if you are not selected to move forward in the process.

If you have any additional questions, please contact us at [email protected].