Join the Cooke Foundation

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is dedicated to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. It’s also dedicated to building a team of mission-driven professionals and providing them with a comfortable work environment and comprehensive benefits that support physical, mental, and financial well-being. If you’re thinking about applying for a career opportunity at the Cooke Foundation, you can look forward to:

A Supportive and Thriving Organizational Culture 

• A fulfilling mission that supports an amazing community of Cooke Scholars and Grantees 
• An emphasis on community, with in-person and virtual events with Scholars, Staff, and stakeholders in the education field 
• Professional development opportunities for all Staff members
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism 
• Staff affinity groups, podcast and book discussions, and various committees to support collaboration, connection, and an open exchange of ideas 

Generous and Comprehensive Benefits 

• Foundation-paid retirement contribution of 15% of an employee’s salary (up to IRS maximums) after one year of employment
• Foundation-paid life insurance equal to two times employee’s annual salary 
• Foundation-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance 
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance options for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and dependent children, with a generous employer contribution towards monthly premiums
• Voluntary insurance programs, including flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, optional life insurance, prepaid legal insurance, accident insurance and cancer insurance 
• Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement programs 
• Access to high-quality technology to support both in-office and remote work 

Respect for Work-Life Balance 

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days 
• Employee Assistance Program that offers free consultations for various life scenarios and free counseling sessions 
• Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays, as well as a winter break
• “Summer Friday” schedule implemented between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend 
• A hybrid work schedule with the option to work remote up to four days per week 
• Paid parental leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption