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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.

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.

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

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Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation

Assistant Lead Horticulturist

Ewing & Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden

Applications 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.

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