Careers

Join the Eat. Learn. Play. team

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  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion

    Openness

    Trust

    Accountability

    Collaboration

  • Leading with Imagination

    We bring joy to every moment, creating a fun and caring space for every child to thrive. We bring our authentic passion and imaginative approach to deliver meaningful experiences that uniquely prepare kids to succeed.

    Empowering Possibilities

    We seek out the very best resources to ensure every child has the opportunity to unlock their potential. Relentless in our respect and determination, we empower children to reach higher and dream bigger.

    Collaborating for Impact

    We create powerful collaborations with a wide range of organizations. Cultivating partnerships grounded in humility and respect. Together, we're building a 'village' for the next generation, delivering on Stephen and Ayesha Curry's vision of impact over legacy.

HELP END HUNGER, ENSURE EDUCATION, AND PROVIDE SAFE PLAY.

Join Us in Unlocking
Potential

Launched in 2019, Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. The foundation is committed to unlocking the amazing potential of every child by striving to end childhood hunger, ensuring students have access to a quality education, and providing safe places for all children to play and be active. 

Eat. Learn. Play. is growing and building a best-in-class team to help advance the scope and impact of our work in Oakland, the Bay Area, and beyond.    

We hope you’ll join us in unlocking the amazing potential of every child.

EAT. LEARN. PLAY. WELCOMES ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. Applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

Testimonials From Our Staff

  • What is the favorite part of your job?

    “The best part of my job is getting to work in and with the community in partnership with incredible community partners. It is so moving to see how much the Oakland community comes together to ensure families' needs are met and getting to the see the tangible impact that our programs can make is so fulfilling.”

    — Andra C.

  • Tell me about a core memory/favorite memory from working at Eat. Learn. Play. so far. Why does this memory resonate with you?

    “When we announced a new playground was coming, a kid came up to us after in utter disbelief. He said they had been promised one before and he doubted it would ever happen. He had tears of joy when they finally got the playground. We see that joy a lot in the work we do. It’s magical.”

    — Marissa T.

  • What makes Eat. Learn. Play. special?

    “We are special because we are very thoughtful in the way that we show up and in everything that we do. From the small things like the books that we selected to the meals that we catered and to the big things like play structures that we built, every kid in any neighborhood would love to have them and not just kids in Oakland would love to have them.”

    — Cammy N.

  • What makes Eat. Learn. Play. special?

    “I have thoroughly enjoyed working at Eat. Learn. Play. due to its collaborative work environment. Internally, we value and appreciate each other's contributions, fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues. Moreover, witnessing the direct impact our work has on the communities we serve has further deepened my satisfaction with the organization’s mission and values.”

    — Courtney L.

  • What makes Eat. Learn. Play. special?

    “Being able to partner with leaders that are building the landscape that will change the trajectory for a generation of students in Oakland.”

    — Mei W.

FEATURED NARRATIVES

Stories

Discover inspiring and engaging stories from our community and beyond. Dive into personal journeys, success tales,
and insightful experiences shared through our YouTube Stories. Watch and connect with real-life narratives
that resonate and inspire.

Schoolyard Builds at Allendale 24th May,2023

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Frequently asked questions

  • First, thank you so much for your interest in working with our team at Eat. Learn. Play. Please review the job descriptions above and  share your cover letter, resume, and responses to info@eatlearnplay.org. We look forward to hearing from you.  

  • The team currently works in a hybrid model. We have an office available for the team to work in. Several of our events happen in the Bay Area community, and our team is encouraged to show up to support. 

  • The Eat. Learn. Play. office is in Oakland, sitting nearby other community organizations and partners. 

  • Feel free to reach us at info@eatlearnplay.org if you have any additional questions about the application process.