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Careers at Facing History

What we do here matters. Build your career where you can feel good about what you do and valued for your contributions. See all open job opportunities at Facing History & Ourselves.

Are you ready to make a real impact on the future of young people all around the world?  

Bring your skills and talents to Facing History & Ourselves, where we support teachers and their students in building a world of knowledge, compassion, justice, and equity.

Facing History’s mission is to use lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to bigotry and hate. We started in a single classroom in Brookline, Massachusetts in 1976. Now we partner with over 300,000 educators from around the world who have joined our network. Our professional development and curricular materials are proven to improve classroom outcomes for teachers and students. Facing History believes that students can become upstanders in their communities—with the right encouragement and preparation. Our approach combines intellectual rigor with social emotional learning and ethical reflection to motivate students to positively engage in their communities.

Our values speak volumes. Take a look at our five guiding values and consider how they align with your own principles. We’re not just hoping for a better future, it’s a goal we’re actively working toward every day.

Open Positions

Bring your diverse perspectives, skills, and talents to Facing History & Ourselves. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you have a disability and need accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please contact us.

Our Recruitment Process

  1. Application

    Candidates will complete an initial application and will submit a cover letter and resume. 

  2. Initial Interview

    Candidates moving to this stage will engage in a one-way initial screening interview, often with HR, to share more about their candidacy.

  3. Hiring Manager Interview

    Candidates moving to this stage will meet with Hiring Managers to participate in a more detailed interview to assess skill set.

  4. Panel Interview

    For many manager and above level interviews, candidates move to a panel interview which includes the Hiring Manager, cross-functional colleagues, and/or other members of the team.

  5. Final Interview

    Candidates invited to this final interview stage will engage in an interview with a Chief Officer or Department lead.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

Facing History is an equal opportunity employer. Our strength as an organization is directly tied to the diversity of our staff, leadership, educators, students, scholars, and volunteers. We strongly encourage each member of our community to be intentional and self-reflective in their attitudes toward others. This intentionality not only makes for a safer, happier, and more vibrant workplace, but it reflects the ethical framework of the content we produce for teachers and students. Our continued dedication to DEIB includes facilitating group learning journeys throughout the year and making space for optional employee affinity groups. Together we show grace and support to ourselves and our colleagues so that we can all contribute in ways which are meaningful and rewarding.

Read our full Diversity Statement

Our Benefits

Facing History offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to foster an inclusive environment for all. We value the skills and experience of each individual who works here and are committed to pay transparency, pay equity and employee growth and development. We are proud to provide best-in-class benefits that allow us to attract, recruit,  retain and reward the talent that support our mission and vision.  In addition to  medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, we offer generous PTO and flexibility to balance family and personal needs.  Our thriving culture is centered around opportunities for learning and development, social events, and our shared commitment to our mission and one another.

Benefits Overview
Health

Facing History offers a competitive benefits  portfolio to eligible staff including:

  • Medical
  • Company sponsored Health Reimbursement Account
  • Dental 
  • Vision
  • Life and Disability Coverage
  • TouchCare Employee Concierge Service
  • Health Care & Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Financial Wellbeing

Our goal is to help you prepare for your financial future through:

  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan
  • 5% Employer Discretionary Contribution
  • WellCents
  • Work from home stipend and pre-tax commuter benefits
Wellness & Life balance

How you show up to do your work is of utmost importance to us. We have engaged programs that will provide you with the support you need along the way.

  • Hybrid Work Environment
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee-led Resource Groups (ERGs)
  • AhealthyMe Wellness Rewards Program
  • Culture Club
  • Weekly zoom yoga/meditation sessions
  • Generous vacation and paid time off, including caregiver and LOA benefits, paid holidays (including a generous Winter Break), sick time, vacation and personal days. 

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