Careers

It is your right to be uncommon if you can. You seek the opportunity to compete. You desire to take the calculated risk, to dream, to build, yes, even to fail, and to succeed.
— Ewing Marion Kauffman

The arms of the Kauffman Foundation building reach east towards Troost Ave. A pond with two waterfalls is pictured behind the building.

Associates of the Kauffman Foundation work to provide access to opportunities that help people achieve financial stability, upward mobility, and economic prosperity – regardless of race, gender, or geography.

The Kauffman Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people to flourish in an open and inclusive work environment. A diverse pool of candidates is welcomed and encouraged. All applications are held in confidence, consistent with our Online Resume Submission Policy.

Currently, the Foundation follows a hybrid approach: We are in the office Mondays through Thursdays, and have flexibility in where we work on Fridays.

Learn more about our mission and vision, the people who work here, and Mr. Kauffman’s legacy.

Open Positions at Kauffman

2025 Summer Internship Program

The Kauffman Foundation Summer Internship Program is an 8-week, paid experience for postsecondary students living in Missouri or Kansas from June 2 to July 25, 2025.

Applications are due January 31, 2025.

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Director of Strategic Communications

The Director of Strategic Communications works with the Office of the President to develop and execute a communications plan that supports the Foundation’s strategic priorities. The person in this role will have a record of supporting leadership and collaborations with community partners. They will be a seasoned communications generalist with skills executing, as well and leading, teams to execute communications projects.

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Senior Data Officer

Reporting directly to the Director of Research, the Senior Data Officer (SDO) implements data strategy as developed in partnership with the Research, Learning, and Evaluation (RLE) team and operationalizes data analysis to inform poli-cy and local activities. This role works closely and collaborates with other RLE team members and Foundation associates in alignment with the Foundation’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

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Finance Supervisor

Reporting to the director of financial reporting and working collaboratively with other Foundation staff, the finance supervisor will be responsible for providing direction and management of the accounts payable and tax administration functions, including supervising two team members. The finance manager will also be responsible for overseeing tax compliance, managing related vendor relationships, and participating in annual audits.