Who We Are
Join Our Team
Join us in building a more creative, equitable and sustainable future.
At the Doris Duke Foundation (DDF), we encourage a collaborative, inclusive and supportive environment. We want every team member to feel empowered to bring their diverse perspectives, experiences and skills to advance our mission to build a more creative, equitable and sustainable future. We value imagination and creativity – the ability to think in new ways about the work we do and how we do it. Learn more about our mission and the core values that guide our work.
Interview Process
Our interview process aims to provide candidates with a comprehensive understanding of our organization while allowing us to learn more about your interest in joining DDF and the unique skills and experiences you can contribute.
Here is an overview of our hiring process:
- Application Review: We review applications on a rolling basis. Please refer to each job posting for specific details.
- Initial Screening: We contact short-listed candidates for an initial phone screening.
- Interviews: Candidates participate in at least one round of interviews, which may include one-on-one meetings, panel interviews or both. These interviews may take place in-person or via Zoom. The final interview round will be in-person with the hiring manager.
- Reference Checks: We conduct reference checks for finalists before extending an offer.
Benefits
At DDF, we provide competitive, equitable and transparent compensation, including both competitive salaries and industry-leading benefits. Our benefits are designed to support employees’ well-being, productivity and engagement, ensuring peace of mind today and a comfortable retirement tomorrow. Recognizing that each employee has unique needs, we offer inclusive and flexible benefits that empower employees to tailor their benefits to their individual circumstances and aspirations. From well-being programs to professional development opportunities to financial planning resources, our comprehensive benefits foster a culture of inclusivity and holistic well-being for everyone at DDF. Our benefits include:
- Comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision, including domestic partners), life and accidental death and disability, starting the first of the month following your start date.
- A generous 15% employer 401(k) contribution from your first day, plus the opportunity for your own tax-advantaged savings.
- Robust time-off benefits, including 4 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days and 3 personal days.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee assistance program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Matching gift benefits up to $20,000 per employee, per year.
Please refer to each job posting for more details on specific benefits applicable to each role.
Staff-led Committees
At DDF, we believe that empowered and engaged employees are best positioned to advance our mission. We have several employee-led committees, focusing on different interests and areas. For example, each DDF location has a FUN Committee that strengthens our bonds as colleagues through social activities outside of work. Recent events have included walking tours of Central Park, attending baseball games and singing karaoke at pau hana gatherings. Additionally, our GenAI Taskforce encourages the responsible use of generative AI throughout the foundation, experimenting with various tools to improve workflows. New committees and taskforces are continually being created to respond to both internal and external trends. Regardless of your role and expertise in the area, we encourage all staff to get involved where desired.
Current Openings
We are actively recruiting for the following positions. Please click on the job title for a detailed description and application instructions. Thank you for your interest in our foundation.
Doris Duke Foundation Programs and Operations
New York, NY & Hillsborough, NJ
No open positions at this time.
Duke Farms
Hillsborough, NJ
Shangri La
Honolulu, HI
The Doris Duke Foundation is committed to inclusive hiring and equal employment opportunity. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations and communities to apply. Our recruiting and employment practices adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. We provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation in the job application process is needed, please contact us here.
