Why Work with Us
At ECMC Foundation, we believe education transforms lives and strengthens communities. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to advance postsecondary success and close completion gaps so every learner can thrive.
The Foundation is based nationally with offices located in Los Angeles, CA, Minneapolis, MN, and Washington, D.C. When you join us, you become part of a collaborative, mission-focused organization that values innovation and impact.
We seek team members who are passionate about expanding opportunity, eager to learn and ready to contribute their talents to meaningful change. Help us shape the future of education.
This page will be updated as positions are available.
Current Openings
Foundation Program Intern
ECMC Foundation is seeking internship applications for the 2026-27 academic year. As an ECMC Foundation Program Intern, you will play a vital role in supporting the team’s goals and success. Your contributions will include a mission-critical scope of work by assisting with programmatic activities, data and research-related projects, and operations that further the mission of ECMC Foundation.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience, insights, and exposure in various areas related to postsecondary education, nonprofit management, and philanthropy, particularly in strategic grantmaking efforts.
Our goal is to help interns grow both personally and professionally, enabling them to enhance their project management and communication skills, gain a deeper understanding of philanthropy and higher education, and make a meaningful impact in the social sector.
The ECMC Foundation team observes a hybrid work model. This candidate should be based in Minneapolis, MN.
Communications Lead
The Communications Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping and amplifying the voice, reputation, and impact of ECMC Foundation. In partnership with Foundation leadership, this role will support strategic communications initiatives, oversee content creation and digital communications efforts, and collaborate with internal and external partners to elevate the Foundation’s mission and North Star goal.
As ECMC Foundation continues to expand its reach and impact, this position will play a key role in supporting a rapidly growing organization and ensuring communications evolve in step with the Foundation’s growth and ambitions.
This position is a hybrid role, associated with our Washington, D.C. office.
Policy and Research Fellow
The Fellow will play a vital role in advancing the Foundation’s North Star to eliminate gaps in postsecondary credential completion and expand economic and social mobility for underserved learners.
This role is ideal for a policy-minded researcher or early-career professional interested in higher education systems, data-informed decision-making, and philanthropic impact. The Fellow will track state and federal policy developments, analyze education policy trends, design and execute research projects, and translate findings into actionable insights for internal teams and partners in the postsecondary education field. At their supervisors’ discretion, the Fellow will co-develop special, time-bound projects that align with these specified tasks.
This position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience at the intersection of policy, research, and philanthropy, working collaboratively across teams to inform strategy and amplify the Foundation’s learning and impact.
The ECMC Foundation team observes a hybrid work model. This candidate should be based in Washington, D.C.
Employee Statement
ECMC Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or current employment status.
ECMC Group is committed to ensuring our work culture is built on a strong sense of belonging, where everyone feels seen, heard and encouraged to show up as their authentic self.