Careers

We have ambitious plans, and we know the most critical step is building an incredible team that reflects the diverse fabric of our nation and embodies our values.

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Our team is made up of people who are equal parts dreamers and doers. We are people who care as much about how we achieve our goals as we do about the goals themselves. Our values drive our team and are instilled in the work this Foundation does every day.

We are also committed to creating an anti-racist organization in order to do our part to help combat racism and inequity in all forms, in communities across our nation and around the world.

Read our full statement on anti-racism and equity here.

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Join a world class team working to move people from Hope to Action in order to better their communities.

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Our Values

The Obama Foundation carries forward the legacy of President and Mrs. Obama through a values-based leadership framework called our Hope to Action Values. This set of values is inspired by President and Mrs. Obama and embodied by individuals across ages, stages, and cultures.

The Foundation Values are Courage, Empathy, Integrity, Accountability, Community, Inclusivity, Pragmatism, Resilience, Imagination, and Hope.

Every day, we inspire, empower, and connect people who are putting these values into play – individuals who nurture hope in themselves and others and act together to build a better world. These same values guide us internally as we strive to build the world we want to see. 

We believe anyone, anywhere, can put these concepts into action. If these values resonate with you too,  check out the available opportunities here (Opens in a new tab) and tell us about yourself.

Benefits

The Obama Foundation offers a rewarding experience that combines meaningful work, personal growth, and the chance to contribute to a better world through the foundation's impactful initiatives and values-driven culture.

  • Insurance

    The Obama Foundation is proud to offer comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and dependent children. For employee only coverage, 100 percent of the monthly premiums are paid by the Foundation.

    • Medical benefits include coverage for fertility treatments and prescription drug coverage.

  • Paid Time Off

    The Obama Foundation offers 3+ weeks of paid vacation, sick days, a floating holiday, as well as 14 Foundation holidays. Foundation staff also enjoy a paid holiday week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, and early closures preceding most holiday weekends.

  • Retirement

    The Obama Foundation makes a safe harbor matching contribution equal to 100 percent of your elective deferrals, up to 4 percent of your compensation.

  • Life Insurance

    The Obama Foundation-paid life insurance equals $50,000.

  • Disability Insurance

    The Obama Foundation provides short-term and long-term disability insurance. The benefit is 60 percent of weekly or monthly earnings, respectively.

  • Additional Lifestyle Benefits

    The Obama Foundation offers paid lifestyle benefits including:

    • ComPsych Employee assistance program, which offers confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and more;

    • LinkedIn Learning subscription; and

    • 16 weeks of parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents.

  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits

    The Obama Foundation also offers:

    • Supplemental life insurance for yourself, your spouse, and your children; and

    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses.

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