Careers - REDF

Overview
Open Positions
Benefits
Inclusion & Diversity

Want to do good? You’ve come to the right place.

At REDF, we are inspired every day by the dedication of our social enterprise partners and the people they employ. Join us, and you will be part of a team that comes to work each day knowing their job makes a difference in lives changed, families strengthened, and communities improved.

Our organizational values help foster a culture that makes REDF a great place to work.

Excellence through Teamwork
We work better together and achieve excellence by fostering a culture of collaboration – across REDF teams, social enterprises, and partners.

Learning Continuously
We believe we can grow and continuously improve, as individuals and as an organization, applying the lessons learned from our successes as well as our failures.

Using Business as a Force for Good
We’re creative problem solvers who look beyond traditional approaches to find more innovative, equitable solutions.

Inspired by our Work
Doing this work is a privilege. We’re inspired by our social enterprise partners and the people they serve who are striving for a better life.

Mutual Respect
We work to foster a culture of inclusion and openness, approaching our jobs with humility and respect for our colleagues and partners. We value and seek to learn from the lived experience of people served by social enterprises.

Working on the forefront of the social enterprise movement

Tackling big, intractable challenges requires a willingness to innovate and take risks, informed by a healthy respect for data. REDF staff are creative, right and left brain thinkers that collaborate with our partners to move the field forward. We also have fun doing it.

Open Positions

Check out our current openings:

Major Gifts Officer

SF or LA preferred; Remote arrangements considered

Knowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job.

Health & Wellness
At REDF we strive to take care of the whole person. We offer excellent and comprehensive health care benefits for employees and their dependents.

Time to Recharge
REDF offers 13 paid holidays and generous vacation time.

401k Match
REDF provides a generous dollar-for-dollar match up to 4% of your base compensation.

Commitment to Diversity
REDF is a more vibrant and creative place to work because of the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and approaches of our staff. REDF is an equal opportunity employer.

Professional Development
Workshops led by industry leaders, brown bag lunches run by REDF colleagues, a conference on the cutting edge of best practices—we provide ample opportunity for staff to build their skills and broaden their perspectives.

Work + Life Balance
We love what we do and work hard doing it, and we also have lives. In addition to generous PTO, we offer flexible working schedules, and support leaves for big life events.

Our Commitment to Diversity

REDF is working to build a better, more inclusive society where all people have the jobs and support they need—and the pride, purpose, and path to self-sufficiency they deserve.

Learn More

I feel very fortunate to be in this role and to work at REDF. It is a unique opportunity to do this type of work and to apply my background in business to social issues. I have found a workplace that allows me to continue learning and keeps me engaged with challenging problems that are both interesting and impactful. And I have the opportunity to work with bright and engaged colleagues who are smart and passionate about their work – I learn from them every day.

Karen ChernDirector, Growth Portfolio

Watching our partners implement suggestions for improvement is an incredibly rewarding part of my job that reaffirms my respect for social enterprise leaders. They wear so many hats and have to make things happen in circumstances that are very demanding. I am always so inspired by their dedication, and unwavering belief that everyone has something to contribute.

Kristen GreenManager, Capacity Building

The passion and dedication of REDF’s social enterprise partners is incredible to witness. And the commitment of their employees to change their lives – not just for themselves, but also for their families and communities – motivates me each day in my work.

Yon Jimenez-MacusoManager, Learning & Evidence

Use your skills to change lives

Want to do good? You’ve come to the right place.

Working on the forefront of the social enterprise movement

Open Positions

Knowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job.

Health & Wellness At REDF we strive to take care of the whole person. We offer excellent and comprehensive health care benefits for employees and their dependents.

Time to Recharge REDF offers 13 paid holidays and generous vacation time.

401k Match REDF provides a generous dollar-for-dollar match up to 4% of your base compensation.

Commitment to Diversity REDF is a more vibrant and creative place to work because of the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and approaches of our staff. REDF is an equal opportunity employer.

Professional Development Workshops led by industry leaders, brown bag lunches run by REDF colleagues, a conference on the cutting edge of best practices—we provide ample opportunity for staff to build their skills and broaden their perspectives.

Work + Life Balance We love what we do and work hard doing it, and we also have lives. In addition to generous PTO, we offer flexible working schedules, and support leaves for big life events.