At the James Beard Foundation, we value the diverse skills, knowledge, and abilities of all our staff. We welcome you to explore our current job openings and find an opportunity where you can belong, learn, and grow.

Our People

At the heart of the James Beard Foundation is a commitment to talented and dedicated employees and visionary leadership. This team of individuals shape our success, drive innovation, and ensure we stay true to our mission. Meet our staff.

Our Culture

Our workplace culture reflects the ideals and values of our board, staff, members, and culinary community we serve. We foster an inclusive workforce that fully represents all ages, genders, sexual orientations, nationalities, ethnicities, disabilities, military and veteran status, cultures and viewpoints.

Our Benefits & Perks

We offer a robust benefits program aimed at providing many ways that we support our team members. Here’s a snapshot of some our offerings:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Childbirth/Adoption Leave

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Account Plan for Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

• Hybrid Work Schedule