Careers

    Join the Citizens & Scholars Team

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    The Citizens & Scholars team brings experiences from Main Street to Wall Street and across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. With support from our board of directors, a large network of ideologically diverse partners, and our community of 27,000 Fellows, we're developing an effective citizenry that strengthens democracy—together.

     

    The Citizens & Scholars team brings experiences ranging from the classroom to the quad and from Main Street to Wall Street across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors.

     

    Our Mission

    The Institute for Citizens & Scholars cultivates talent, ideas, and networks that develop young people as effective, lifelong citizens.

     

    Our Values

    • We are constantly learning and improving.
    • We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for all.
    • We are gracious and grateful in all that we do.
    • We are attentive and intentional.
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    Nassau Street in downtown Princeton, NJ.

    The Citizens & Scholars is headquartered at Carnegie Center in Princeton, NJ, conveniently located between Philadelphia and New York City.

    Citizens & Scholars currently operates a hybrid work schedule, with once a month in-person team meetings. Benefits include a 403(b) match, subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance, and generous paid time off and holidays.

     

    Current Openings

    • Director of Development

      Develop and manage a project-based portfolio of current and prospective major donors.

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    Citizens & Scholars will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. This position may require pre-employment screening potentially including a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history.