About Tides

Bringing together people, ideas and resources, Tides actively promotes change toward a healthy and just society, one which is founded on the principles of social justice, broadly shared economic opportunity, a robust democratic process and a sustainable environment. Tides believes healthy societies rely fundamentally on respect for human rights, the vitality of communities, and a celebration of diversity.

  • Tides Foundation works with donors to increase and organize resources for positive social change.
  • Tides Center is fiscal sponsor to nearly 200 projects nationwide working to advance progressive social change.
  • Tides Shared Spaces develops and manages sustainable workspace for nonprofits, providing space, community, and a NonprofitCenters model for the sector.

Tides Employees...

  • Celebrate inclusion and honor multiculturalism
  • Actively promote change toward toward a just, healthy, and sustainable world
  • Base their actions on the values of integrity, compassion, excellence, and innovation
  • Are committed to social justice and sustainable environmental practices
  • Deliver world-class service
  • Believe in the benefits of collaboration, not competition.

Current Openings

Current openings for positions at Tides, including Tides Foundation, Tides Center and Tides Shared Spaces are listed below. Please select the position for a full job description. Direct all job applications or inquiries to jobs(at)tides.org. Inquiries regarding internship opportunities should be submitted to intern(at)tides.org.

Position Area Date Posted
Philanthropic Advisor - New York Philanthropic and Program Services 06/24/09
Acting Grants Administrator New Field Foundation 06/24/09
Associate Director of Finance Finance 06/30/09
HR Generalist, Projects Human Resources 06/09/09
Director of Donor and Grantmaking Services Philanthropic and Program Services 04/22/09
Government Grants Administrator Finance 05/08/09

For jobs at individual Tides Center projects:
Check the individual projects’ websites as listed in the Tides Center Project Directory.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Tides is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, martial status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions.

Applicants with Disabilities: Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

"Tides is an employer that cares about its staff and recognizes the importance of its employees. Many policies and benefits are very generous, and they reflect our value in the world. We pay for the full cost of health coverage when others are cutting back."

--  Ellen Friedman

Executive Vice President, Tides