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Careers
At the Doris Duke Foundation, 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.
Current Openings
As a member of the community engagement team, the engagement associate supports the delivery of welcoming, well-coordinated visitor and event experiences at Duke Farms. This seasonal, front-line role contributes to daily operations and public programs by providing hospitality, assisting with events and logistical support for public amenities (café, bike rental service, orientation center and trails), and supporting positive interactions with visitors and community members.
The seasonal educator is a member of the Duke Farms Programs and Partnerships department. The educator communicates and interprets stewardship and sustainability initiatives with visitors, members and event attendees. The seasonal educator is responsible for developing and executing educational opportunities to a wide variety of audiences, while using their naturalist knowledge and experience as an educator to support learning. Through positive, inclusive and informed interactions, this role supports visitor understanding and connection to Duke Farms’ landscapes, programs and mission.
The safety and security officer is an integral member of the Duke Farms Safety and Security team. This role supports a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all who work at and visit Duke Farms. The officer collaborates across the Operations and Sustainability department and works closely with other internal teams, external partners and the public to ensure that safety protocols are followed with consistency, care and professionalism. The position requires sound judgment, clear communication and the ability to foster a respectful, responsive environment.
The collections manager leads and supervises a small cross-functional collections team and related contractors focused on stewarding the collection, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, standards and timelines. Responsible for the care, organization, documentation and activation of the museum’s collections, this role is the primary steward of the museum’s collection including objects, archives and associated records.
Learn more about job opportunities at Shangri La, our center in Hawai‘i.
Learn more about job opportunities at Duke Farms, our New Jersey center.
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:
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:
Committed to Inclusive Hiring
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.
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