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.
View open rolesOur 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.
Obama Foundation Jobs
Join a world class team working to move people from Hope to Action in order to better their communities.
Apply NowThe Obama Foundation Values
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Imagination
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Empathy
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Inclusivity
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Resilience
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Courage
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Hope
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Community
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Integrity
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Accountability
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Pragmatism
If you believe you’d fit well with our team, check out the available opportunities here (Opens in a new tab) and tell us about yourself.
The Obama Foundation Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Life Insurance
The Obama Foundation-paid life insurance equals $50,000.
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Disability Insurance
The Obama Foundation provides short-term and long-term disability insurance. The benefit is 60 percent of weekly or monthly earnings, respectively.
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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.
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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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