WHO WE AREThe Alliance for Decision Education (the Alliance) is a national nonprofit and field builder with the mission of improving lives by empowering students with essential skills and dispositions for making better decisions. Founded in 2014 and backed by experts in decision sciences, business, and education-including several Nobel laureates-the Alliance believes that better decisions lead to better lives and a better society.As a field builder, the Alliance partners with teachers, academic and business leaders, families, and community members to raise awareness and lead the growing call to have Decision Education taught in schools across the country.The Alliance is committed to an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative culture. Our diverse team is made up of educators, researchers, subject matter experts, and other professionals who are dedicated to our mission. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.WHAT WE OFFERThe Alliance offers a comprehensive total rewards package inclusive of competitive compensation that is commensurate with experience, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and employer-paid medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. Employees may also contribute to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), as well as a 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.The Alliance operates on a hybrid work schedule in which local employees are expected to work from the office every Tuesday and Thursday during standard work hours. Local employees generally have the flexibility to work remotely or from the office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We will consider full-time remote employees who are not local to our office with the expectation that they will travel into the office occasionally. All employees, both local and remote, receive equipment, supplies, and additional resources to help them do their best work.OVERVIEWIf you are interested in becoming a member of our team, we welcome you to join our Talent Pool! Once you join, your resume will remain on file for future positions and you will receive updates regarding new career opportunities. Below is a list of all departments at the Alliance, as well as their primary objectives. When joining the Talent Pool, please let us know which department(s) are of interest to you.
- Communications: Raising public awareness and driving demand for Decision Education.
- Community and Partnerships (CAP): Building grassroots and leadership support for Decision Education.
- Development: Inspiring and engaging individuals, foundations, and corporations to contribute their support.
- Education: Leading the implementation and scaling of Decision Education in K-12 schools.
- Human Resources (HR): Advancing individual and organizational effectiveness by maintaining a diverse, productive, and supportive team.
- Operations: Ensuring that the Alliance has the processes and platforms to optimize organizational health and achieve our mission.
- Public Policy: Building and establishing public policies and mandates to sustain the field of Decision Education.
- Research: Advancing knowledge in the field of Decision Education through research.