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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.

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The front entrance of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation features two bronze statues of Mr. and Mrs. Kauffman.

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.

Great Place to Work Certified, October 2025-October 2026

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.

Open positions

Explore current job openings to join the Kauffman Foundation as a full-time associate.

Cybersecurity / Infrastructure Analyst, Technology

Applications are due Sep. 22

The Cybersecurity / Infrastructure Analyst supports the Foundation’s technology environment through a focus on cybersecurity, core infrastructure operations, and supplemental end-user support. This role works under cybersecurity and infrastructure leadership to help ensure the Foundation’s systems are secure, reliable, resilient, and aligned with organizational needs.

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Other opportunities

Explore our limited-term contractor positions to support Foundation staff with specific projects and initiatives.

Organizer Training Representative,
1 Million Cups (Contractor)

Applications are due Oct. 4.

The Organizer Training Representative (OTR) is 1MC’s lead for organizer learning, aligned to the 2026 network-leadership strategy. The OTR partners closely with regional network leads on regional needs and with the ORR for scheduling, registration, communications, and assets so that content is strong and operations run smoothly.

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Organizer Relations Representative,
1 Million Cups (Contractor)

Applications are due Oct. 4.

The Organizer Relations Representative (ORR) will be the operational backbone for 1MC Headquarters and three Regional Network Leads – coordinating organizer onboarding/offboarding, scheduling and communications, data updates and reporting (including Salesforce), and administrative coordination of technology and professional-development trainings.

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