Careers Associates of the Kauffman Foundation work to provide access to opportunities that help people achieve financial stability, upward mobility, and economic prosperity – regardless of race, gender, or geography. Explore open positions Learn more:Our peopleFundingResearch, Learning, and EvaluationOperating programsOur founder It is your right to be uncommon if you can. You seek the opportunity to compete. You desire to take the calculated risk, to dream, to build, yes, even to fail, and to succeed.— Ewing Marion Kauffman At the Kauffman Foundation, we believe a great workplace is built on trust, pride, and genuine connection. But true greatness comes when that experience is equitable and consistent for every employee – regardless of who they are, what they do, or where they work. The Kauffman Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people to flourish in an open and inclusive work environment. A diverse pool of candidates is welcomed and encouraged. All applications are held in confidence, consistent with our Online Resume Submission Policy. We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified, a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace for our team. Currently, we follow a hybrid approach: We are in the office Monday through Thursday and have flexibility in where we work on Friday. Learn more about our mission and vision, the people who work here, and Mr. Kauffman’s legacy. 2026 Summer Internship Program Thank you for your interest in the Kauffman Foundation Internship Program! Our program engages post-secondary students in a paid summer internship experience with meaningful project work and professional development from June 8 to July 31, 2026. The deadline to apply was 5:00 p.m. CT on January 30, 2026. If you have any questions or concerns, please send us a message, and we will get back to you shortly. Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation AI Fellow Applications are due February 20, 2026. Reporting to the chief impact and strategy officer, the AI fellow helps shape how artificial intelligence can be used as a force for economic mobility, opportunity creation, and inclusive growth – while actively guarding against the risk of AI exacerbating inequities. Learn more & apply Project Support (Temporary) Applications are due February 20, 2026. Working closely with the operations analyst for 1 Million Cups and FastTrac, the project support role provides essential coordination and logistical support in preparation for and execution of the 2026 FastTrac + 1 Million Cups Summit. Learn more & apply Sourcing and Vendor Manager Applications are due February 20, 2026. Reporting to the chief financial officer, the sourcing and vendor manager serves as a strategic partner to teams across the organization to ensure vendor partnerships reflect the Foundation’s values and business needs. Learn more & apply Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation Assistant Lead Horticulturist Ewing & Muriel Kauffman Memorial GardenApplications are due April 9, 2026. The assistant lead horticulturist supervises one full-time horticulturist and one part-time horticulturist and works closely with volunteers to teach and model sound gardening practices. This position requires both strategic oversight and hands-on horticultural work. The role is primarily outdoors with some indoor responsibilities, and candidates must be able to perform manual labor under the climatic conditions typical of Kansas City, Missouri. Learn more & apply