Join Our Team
Be a trailblazer. Team member. Difference maker.
Working at Making Waves Foundation is more than just a job.
Over the next ten years, we are pursuing an expansion strategy. First, we will increase the effectiveness of our programming to further advance student success. By strengthening our ability to better serve current students, we will be well positioned to continue support for students in Richmond, California, and surrounding communities and expand across Contra Costa County.
Our goal is to significantly increase college graduation rates for underserved and historically underrepresented students in Contra Costa County. Be a part of it.
“Everyone I work with is genuinely passionate about the work they do.”
“I love the wonderful relationships I have been able to cultivate.”
Benefits
We provide competitive salaries, along with a comprehensive benefits plan for eligible employees and their domestic spouse/domestic partners and/or dependents.
- Group insurance plans with medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and long-term disability plans (100% employer contribution for the employee)
- Retirement plan, including a matching contribution
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical/dependent care expenses
- 24 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 2 personal days per fiscal year (for full-time employees)
- 15 paid holidays per fiscal year
- Free training and professional development opportunities including an annual stipend
At Making Waves Foundation, you’ll find great people and a dynamic, collaborative, and rewarding work environment.
Making Waves Foundation seeks employees who are passionate about developing the talents of underserved students and propelling them into successful futures. Our priority is finding and nurturing professionals who believe in and commit to our mission and vision. If you feel impassioned to help make a difference in the lives of our Wave-Makers, today and well into the future, consider joining our team.
Open Positions
Data Specialist
The Data Specialist will serve as the organization’s resident data expert and will develop data tools, models, reports, and analyses to support and enhance student programming. This position will have the opportunity to establish best in-kind data practices; perform strategic and ad hoc data analyses to support strategic decision-making; conduct research to inform program design and evaluation; and build capacity for data-driven problem-solving and continuous improvement. Core Competencies include:
- Commitment to Making Waves’ mission: You believe all youth, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, should have access to high-quality educational opportunities
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion: You acknowledge that marginalized communities face systemic inequities. You see the value in and actively seek and create space for diverse perspectives to inform your work and promote fairness for everyone.
- Knack for numbers: You are proficient in various forms of quantitative analysis and have an exquisite attention to detail. You genuinely enjoy sifting through data to find trends, patterns, insights.
- Data detective: You bring an analytical mindset and methodical approach to your work. You are naturally curious and have a high “figure-it-out” quotient to work through problems big and small.
- Data storyteller: You believe data-driven decision-making is essential for continuous improvement and effective growth; and work to present complex and technical concepts in clear, compelling ways through relevant visuals and verbal/written communication. You are fluent in a data visualization tool (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau).
Operations Coordinator
Apply here: Operations Coordinator
The Operations Coordinator develops and oversees administrative functions and day-to-day operations. The Operations Coordinator works to ensure the smooth operation of the College and Alumni Program (CAP) through structured and consistent implementation of Making Waves policies and support services. The Operations Coordinator ensures effective and timely communication between Wave-Makers, staff, and the Operations Manager. In the first 6-12 months, the Operations Coordinator will work closely with members from across Making Waves Foundation to implement and refine processes with the goal of supporting the College Coaches and Financial Services Coordinators in their more routine administrative tasks. This will require an adaptable individual who has a high level of attention to detail, independent problem-solving skills, and the ability to efficiently prioritize long- and short-term projects.
“Everyone genuinely cares about each other. Everyone is greatly involved with creating a workplace that helps you feel safe, motivated, and inspired.”
“I love what we do for our students. Being from the local area I feel honored to recycle my success so close to home.”
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Making Waves Foundation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, neurodiversity/mental health, learning style, physical ability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, parental/family/caregiver status, socioeconomic status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Making Waves Academy Careers
For more information about careers at Making Waves Academy, please visit the Making Waves Academy careers webpage.