Job Opportunities

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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), located in Princeton, N.J., is the largest philanthropy in America dedicated solely to health. Join our dedicated team of passionate professionals and help make our vision a reality.

Since 1972, RWJF has been providing funding, assistance, and research for projects and programs to help people, their families, and their communities be as healthy as possible. We are committed to working alongside others to build a Culture of Health that provides everyone in America a fair and just opportunity for health and well-being.

Current Opportunities

Please note: Based on current guidance of the CDC and public health agencies, all Robert Wood Johnson Foundation facilities are open for limited use by employees. The facilities remain closed to outside guests, most employees are still working remotely, and meetings continue to be conducted virtually.

Interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding will continue to be conducted virtually. Until our offices reopen, new hires and current staff will temporarily work remotely from RWJF-approved locations. Check this page for any updates on our recruitment activity. Thank you for your continued interest in a career with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Communications

Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications

The assistant vice president (AVP) for strategic communications will help to oversee a well-functioning Communications department of 40-plus staff members—along with supporting the oversight of RWJF’s communications consultants who assist grantees and staff in developing and executing communications strategies. In this cross-functional and collaborative environment, the AVP will serve as crucial connective tissue, allowing RWJF Communications to realize maximum impact.

Application Deadline: Open

Media Relations Manager

The Foundation seeks a media relations manager, who will be responsible for developing and managing key aspects of the media relations effort, which focuses on elevating research, data, and thought leadership of the Foundation.

Application Deadline: August 28, 2022

Executive Unit

Executive Assistant to the President and CEO

Reporting to the president and CEO, the executive assistant (EA) will perform a wide range of high-level, confidential administrative support. The EA will serve as a key point of contact and liaison for daily operational and administrative responsibilities, maintaining a close and collaborative relationship with the president and CEO and the special assistant to the president.

Application Deadline: August 21, 2022

Investments

Chief Investment Officer

The Foundations seeks a chief investment officer to oversee all aspects of management of the endowment portfolio and the RWJF Investment team. The chief investment officer is responsible for the overall investment policy, asset allocation, manager selection, and portfolio risk.

Application Deadline: Open

Policy

Program Officer, Policy

The Foundation seeks two program officers to ensure that relevant and timely nonpartisan research and analysis, advocacy, strategic communications, and field-building efforts work together to address pressing issues in health and social policy that are reflective of RWJF's focus areas and policy priorities.

Application Deadline: Open

Program

Managing Director, Transforming Health and Healthcare Systems

The Foundation seeks a managing director who will provide overall leadership to the development and implementation of program strategy for the Transforming Health and Healthcare Systems theme. The theme works to transform the policies, practices, and norms in health and healthcare systems so that these systems truly support health, healing, and thriving for people most affected by racism, inequity, discrimination, and historic trauma.

Application Deadline: September 11, 2022

Program Associate

The Foundation seeks an associate to facilitate and support cross-Foundation projects by assisting in the effective facilitation of the unit, conducting project and related research; developing documents and presentations; working with experts, consultants, grantees, and applicants to develop strategies and action plans to advance the unit’s priorities; and helping design, implement, and track new initiatives; evaluate proposals; and monitor programs and grants, if needed.

Application Deadline: August 28, 2022

Program Associate, Transforming Health and Healthcare Systems

The Foundation seeks a program associate for its Transforming Health and Healthcare Systems program theme. In this role, the program associate will focus on activities such as: assisting in the effective facilitation of the theme; conducting project and related research; work with experts, grantees, and applicants to develop strategies and action plans to fulfill the theme’s objectives.

Application Deadline: September 11, 2022

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), we take seriously our responsibilities, and we pledge to work in ways that reflect our Guiding Principles. These are rooted in equity and influence everything we do at RWJF. Diversity, inclusion, and collaboration allow our staff’s wide range of experiences, passions, and perspectives to enrich our work and strengthen our ability to address the nation’s most pressing health issues.

RWJF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering wide-ranging perspectives and actively pursuing equity in all aspects of our work. Our knowledgeable, passionate, and diverse team makes this possible.

Read Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Culture and Values
We are dedicated to making sure that every person on our staff feels like a valued member of the RWJF team. Only by creating an environment for our staff to personally and professionally thrive will the Foundation be able to achieve its greatest impact.

Just as our vision supports the health and well-being of everyone in America, the Foundation’s culture supports the health and well-being of everyone on our staff. We believe that smart people, driven by curiosity and passion, working well together, in an environment in which they thrive, can do anything.

Our staff are committed to the Foundation’s vision and Guiding Principles. These Principles inspire us every day, and influence everything we do here at RWJF. The work we do is hard, but also exceptionally motivating.

Our staff are committed to each other as well. We treat everyone with fairness and respect. Collaboration is key, and personal qualities of humility, capacity for self-reflection, and a sense of humor are highly valued. Colleagues are like family at RWJF.

Read Our Code of Conduct
Benefits
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation offers competitive salaries and a market-leading benefits program that reflects the Foundation's mission, vision, and values. Our benefits are designed to support the health and well-being of our staff.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provides:
- A competitive salary
- Comprehensive insurance coverage, including medical and dental (also covering domestic partners), life and accidental death, and disability, from first day of work
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- A retirement savings plan, including generous employer contributions and the opportunity for your own tax-advantaged savings
- Generous time-off benefits, including holiday, vacation, personal, and sick days
- Employee assistance and referral programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional development initiatives for growth
- Retiree health benefits
Perks
1. To make a lasting difference in your local community, statewide, and on a national level.
2. To connect with and learn from some of the country’s most innovative thought and health leaders.
3. To contribute to ideas and research that influence and shape the systems we live in and the policies that guide us, improving the lives of millions of people.
4. To grow as a person, as well as a professional.
5. To work at an organization where your colleagues are like family, the amenities are excellent, and you get paid to change the world.

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Current Opportunities

Communications

Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications

Media Relations Manager

Executive Unit

Executive Assistant to the President and CEO

Investments

Chief Investment Officer

Policy

Program Officer, Policy

Program

Managing Director, Transforming Health and Healthcare Systems

Program Associate

Program Associate, Transforming Health and Healthcare Systems

Why work at RWJF?

RWJF is an Equal Opportunity Employer