Join Our Talent Community

Overdeck Family Foundation’s team is composed of a dedicated group of individuals who share a passion for improving the future of education in the U.S. We are driven by the desire to find and scale innovative, cost-effective, and evidence-based programs and solutions that will improve children’s lives for generations to come.

We are always looking to connect with talented individuals who share our passion for social impact, strategic problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making. While we may not have an immediate opening that aligns with your skills and interests, we encourage you to submit a general application. By joining our talent community, you’ll be on our radar for future opportunities that match your background and expertise.

Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to making an impact while supporting each other along the way.

What We Look For

We value team members who are:

• Mission-Aligned & Outcomes-Driven: Passionate about education and motivated by achieving impact aligned with the Foundation’s mission.

• Data-Informed & Strategic Thinkers: Able to synthesize complex data sets and clearly communicate insights to inform decisions big and small.

• Adaptable & Proactive: Comfortable working across different projects, managing multiple priorities, and thriving in dynamic environments.

• Reliable & Collaborative: Deliver high-quality work independently while excelling in a team-oriented culture.

• Growth-Minded & Solution-Oriented: Committed to continuous learning, process improvement, and proactively identifying challenges with effective solutions.

Our Core Values & Culture

At Overdeck Family Foundation, our culture is shaped by three core values:

• Connect Genuinely: We value openness, approachability, collaboration, and strong communication. We encourage and regularly facilitate opportunities for employees to engage cross-functionally, both personally and professionally, to maintain a strong culture. We each seek to add value to others.

• Think and Act with Rigor: We balance head with heart, tackling large or small decisions with objective data, metrics, and evidence alongside intuition. We’re a high-performing team that strives for excellence in everything we do.

• Learn Better, Together: We come together to celebrate wins and misses, big and small, to learn and grow together. We encourage individual and group (internal and external) learning through a variety of learning opportunities.

Additionally, staff report that the culture is collaborative, feedback-centric, excellence-oriented, impact-focused, empathetic, and inclusive. All staff are mission-driven, hardworking, and genuine.

Potential Areas of Contribution

While specific roles vary, individuals in our network may support:

• Grantmaking & Grantee Support: Design portfolio strategies, identify investments, and provide capacity-building support.

• Sourcing & Diligence: Identify and evaluate potential investments.

• Research & Strategy: Conduct field research, support grantee evidence-building, and improve data infrastructure.

• Data Analysis & Insights: Analyze data to evaluate impact and inform grantmaking and org-wide decisions.

• Grants Management: Oversee grant administration and compliance.

• People & Operations: Manage HR, operations, and internal processes.

• Communications & External Relations: Build brand visibility, support grantees' communications, and disseminate insights.

Learn more about our team and roles here.

Benefits

At Overdeck Family Foundation, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our best-in-class benefits and perks reflect our investment in our employees’ well-being, as well as their personal and professional growth. Our total rewards include:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, including a One Medical membership.

• Hybrid & Remote Work Support: A balanced approach to in-office and remote work to support collaboration and flexibility, plus a $1,500 home workspace stipend for new hires.

• Paid Time Off & Wellness:

  • Generous PTO: 20 days annually, increasing to 25 after five years, plus Foundation closure on major holidays, an end-of-year reset week, and unlimited sick days.

  • Lifestyle & Wellness: Stipends for gym memberships and fitness programs.

  • Sabbatical Leave: One month fully paid after seven years of employment.

• Professional Growth: $3,000 annually for professional development opportunities.

• 401K Retirement Savings: 1:1 match up to $5,000, plus an additional 8% employer contribution of base salary annually.

• Giving Back: Matching Gifts Program with a 1:1 match for donations and volunteer hours up to $5,000 per year, plus Milestone Tenure Grants for employees to donate to an eligible nonprofit of their choice every five years of service.

• Family Planning Support: Coverage for IVF treatments (up to 3 cycles), generous stipends for family planning and backup childcare, and fully paid 16-week primary caregiver leave.

Why Join Our Talent Community?

• Stay informed about future permanent and short-term openings aligned with your skills.

• Gain visibility with our hiring team for relevant opportunities.

• Join a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, learning, and impact.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in joining our talent community, please submit your resume. We will review applications on an ongoing basis and reach out if a relevant opportunity arises.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overdeck Family Foundation is dedicated to unlocking every child’s potential. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees can thrive personally and professionally. As an equal opportunity employer, we make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.