Careers: Centering You

We have a committed team dedicated to partnering with local communities across the country to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity for children, youth and families. Our employees come to GreenLight with a deep personal connection to our work, many with lived experience. We recognize that we take care of our communities best if we take care of our team first and Center Our Employees as our most valuable assets.
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Centering Equity

GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. We recognize and appreciate the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Open Positions – Join our Team!

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Vice President, National Impact

The Vice President of National Impact will help chart and execute GreenLight Fund’s approach to grow its impact across the country. They will lead GreenLight’s National Impact team to advance the design and effectiveness of GreenLight’s model, foster network-wide learning and sharing of best practices, and strengthen national partnerships that elevate our collective work.
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Director, GreenLight Bay Area

GreenLight Bay Area is currently seeking a dynamic, passionate, and strategic Director in the South Bay to work in collaboration with and serve as a thought partner to the Bay Area Executive Director. The Director will manage the programmatic operations alongside the San Francisco/Oakland Director, ensuring on-track progress on the site’s ambitious plans towards programmatic impact.
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Coordinator, Office of the CEO

The Office of the CEO at GreenLight Fund seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented Coordinator with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. They will provide essential administrative, operational, and logistical support to ensure the efficient functioning of the Office of the CEO. They will report to the Chief of Staff and work collaboratively across the GreenLight network.
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Coordinator, GreenLight Bay Area

GreenLight Fund Bay Area seeks an independent, proactive, and highly organized Coordinator who is passionate about expanding opportunities for children and families in the Bay Area. This position will report to the Vice President of Site Success and Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Bay Area (a single, dual-role position) and play a key role in supporting a growing local team while collaborating with GreenLight Fund’s national network of sites.

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Stay Connected

Be part of a growing network of people working to break down barriers to economic mobility in cities across the country. Our newsletter keeps you connected by sharing inspiring stories from local communities, updates on new initiatives, and examples of how proven programs are creating lasting change for children and families. It highlights the voices of partners and participants, celebrates milestones across our sites, and offers a closer look at the innovative solutions taking root nationwide.

The Margaret Hall Fellowship for Social Impact

The Fellowship is in honor of Margaret Hall, GreenLight Fund’s Co-founder and founding CEO, and was established in December 2023. It offers individuals interested in social impact the opportunity to spend a summer or semester learning and contributing alongside GreenLight teams in an environment that exemplifies some of Margaret Hall’s principles and characteristics: perseverance, humility, orientation towards learning and a commitment to equity and justice. Read more about the Fellowship here.

Centering Wellbeing

To promote the holistic wellbeing of our employees and support the work they do across the communities we serve, GreenLight Fund offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes: 

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (80% covered)
  • Personalized Wellness and Mental Health Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation and 401k Match
  • Generous Paid Time-Off 
  • Wellness and Summer Fridays
  • Professional Development Program 
  • Sabbatical Leave Program
  • The week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day off
  • Parental Leave for Parents and Non-Birth Parents
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Monthly Cell Phone and WiFi Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
  • Short-Term Disability, Long-term Disability, and Life insurance (100% Covered)

Centering Employee Experience

“Wellness Fridays have positively impacted my onboarding experience, as they gave me extra time to decompress and reflect after weeks full of training and learning.”

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Katie Na

Coordinator, GreenLight Bay Area

“GreenLight’s dedication to upholding organizational transparency and value alignment throughout our work makes me feel genuinely treasured and supported in my role.”

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Stacie Mills

Site Support Manager, National Portfolio

“GreenLight truly cares about its employees. I recently became a working mom and was floored by how easy it was to arrange my leave. My team has accommodated me at every level, even encouraging me to bring my daughter to work events!”

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Carrita Thomas

Data and Learning Manager, National Portfolio

“GreenLight encourages you to ask questions, and because of the hands-on support from staff, I feel integrated with my role and can fully embrace the learning process”

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Kait Orsini

Coordinator, GreenLight Greater Newark