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.

Investment Director

The Investment Director, reporting to the chief investment officer, has an important role on the Foundation’s small and collaborative Investment team. The investment director will help develop asset allocation strategies, as well as select and monitor external investment accounts and partnerships, in support of the team’s goal: to grow the Foundation’s endowment and to maximize capital available for grants and operations, now and in the future.

Investment Operations Manager

The investment operations manager reports to the chief investment officer and collaborates closely with the Investment team. This role focuses on operational data management, investment performance reporting, risk measurement and analysis, and systems development tasks that enable and support investment operations.

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 supervisor will also be responsible for overseeing tax compliance, managing related vendor relationships, and participating in annual audits.