About Us

Career Opportunities

On a Mission to Achieve Educational Equity

10,000 Degrees is the leading, equity-focused scholarship provider and college success nonprofit in California. Since 1981, we’ve helped more than 60,000 students from low-income backgrounds achieve their college dreams, and today, we reach more than 16,000 students and families each year.

Join us on our mission to achieve educational equity. Apply to work with our passionate team to make a difference and give back to your community.

At 10,000 Degrees, our core values guide everything we do, from the way we deliver student support to how we structure our organizational systems to be mission-aligned.

We Believe:

  • In the great potential of all students.
  • Every student should have equitable opportunities to a quality education and to graduate from college.
  • All our students and alumni are Changemakers.
  • Students and their families, schools and communities each play a critical role in educating our youth and strengthening our communities’ economic and social health.
  • Educating all students to achieve their full potential is an urgent moral, social and economic imperative.
  • Education is the foundation of a just and equitable society.

We want you to feel proud being a part of the 10,000 Degrees team, because of the work that you do and the community we strive to be.

At 10,000 Degrees we are creating a more equitable, inclusive, anti-racist organization and a community where everyone belongs. We welcome and celebrate all people. We value our collective identities, be that based on race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religious background, education, socioeconomic status, ability, national origin, citizenship, military status, or political affiliation.

We provide a comprehensive and generous benefits package, work schedule flexibility and a culture of care to promote job satisfaction, professional growth, and wellbeing. We are a collaborative, team-oriented and transparent organization that listens to our employees. 10,000 Degrees also supports you on your career journey by providing ongoing professional development opportunities, and giving you a clear path toward leadership pathways and advancement.

We offer the following benefits to all full-time, hourly and salaried staff:

  • Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dependent Care Account
  • Commuter benefits
  • Company-sponsored Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program through Concern Health
  • 15 days paid vacation and generous paid sick leave
  • 9 Holidays, in addition 10,000 Degrees is closed between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
  • Professional development, including conferences, seminars, webinars, and trainings

Open Positions

We have no open positions at this time.

College Access & Career Coach – Marin County

Full-Time/Hybrid Role
The College & Career Coach is an advanced, student-facing position designed for experienced student advisors who drive deep community impact.

College Access & Career Coach – Silicon Valley

Full-Time/Hybrid Role
The College & Career Coach is an advanced, student-facing position designed for experienced student advisors who drive deep community impact.

College Access & Career Coach – Sonoma County

Full-Time/Hybrid Role
The College & Career Coach is an advanced, student-facing position designed for experienced student advisors who drive deep community impact.

College Access & Career Coach – Contra Costa County

Full-Time/Hybrid Role
The College & Career Coach is an advanced, student-facing position designed for experienced student advisors who drive deep community impact.

College & Career Coach – Marin County

Full-Time/Hybrid Role
The College & Career Coach is an advanced, student-facing position designed for experienced student advisors who drive deep community impact. Two positions available for this role.

College & Career Fellow – Sonoma County

Full-Time/Hybrid Role
The College & Career Fellows provide direct support to students and families including succeeding in college and the workforce, assisting with financial aid application, facilitating college readiness, hosting success workshops, and representing the organization at fundraising and appreciation events.

College & Career Fellow – Contra Costa County CA

Full-Time/Hybrid Role
The College & Career Fellows provide direct support to students and families including succeeding in college and the workforce, assisting with financial aid application, facilitating college readiness, hosting success workshops, and representing the organization at fundraising and appreciation events. Two positions available for this role.

College & Career Fellow – Marin County

Full-Time/Hybrid Role
The College & Career Fellows provide direct support to students and families including succeeding in college and the workforce, assisting with financial aid application, facilitating college readiness, hosting success workshops, and representing the organization at fundraising and appreciation events. Three positions available for this role.

Financial Aid Coordinator

Full-Time/Hybrid Role
The Financial Aid Coordinator serves as a direct resource for regional program teams and students, assisting with loan navigation, financial aid reviews, and complex application questions. Four positions available for this role.

Development Coordinator

Full-Time/Hybrid Role
Working across a large, dynamic fundraising team, the Development Coordinator serves as the functional backbone for our Development teams, supporting critical data and documentation functions.

Deputy Director of Philanthropy

Full-Time/Hybrid Role
The Deputy Director of Philanthropy provides strategic oversight, operational management, and mentorship to the Regional Development Directors, ensuring deep alignment of fundraising priorities, donor engagement strategies, and revenue objectives.

Director of Talent Recruitment & Onboarding

Full-Time/Hybrid Role
The Director of Talent Recruitment & Success is the architect of our talent development strategy focused on securing and effectively seating the critical talent needed to drive the future of our mission.