Careers

“Lasting transformation begins with people and we all have a leadership role to play.”

La June Montgomery Tabron
President and CEO, W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Meaningful Work,
Talented Teams

We’re looking for highly skilled collaborators who want every workday to mean something. People who don’t just wish the world was more equitable for children and families, but actively make it so.

WKKF is a leading philanthropic organization and one of the largest foundations in the United States. Focused on ensuring that every child thrives and communities are supported in determining their own futures, we always place racial equity at the center.

Want to help make the world a better place for children? We could be your next career move.

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Staff talking to each other - W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Total Rewards, Total Well-Being

Investing in our people means caring for the health, well-being and success of our employees and their families – a precedent set by our founder, Will Keith Kellogg, more than 90 years ago. Today, our Total Rewards package provides top-tier compensation and benefits as we aim to be the best foundation to work for.

Compensation and Benefits

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Competitive and Equitable Compensation

We designed a market-competitive and equitable compensation package for all roles. We also celebrate special accomplishments and milestones through a variety of recognition programs, service awards and more.

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Locations and Flexible Work Arrangements

All employees are assigned to an office in Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, New Orleans or Mexico City. Many roles are hybrid, allowing for a degree of flexible location or scheduling arrangements. Staff with a community focus work from the same state as the community they serve. All staff need to be accessible and travel to their office periodically for team development and relationship-building.

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Opportunities for Professional Development and Education

We support our staff’s pursuit of education through professional certifications, conferences, workshops, networking opportunities and work-related degree programs.

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Top-tier Benefits

We are committed to supporting the well-being of staff, their spouses, domestic partners and children through comprehensive and affordable health care plans. Our life insurance, disability and long-term care programs provide financial security when your work life may be disrupted. We also provide generous funding into flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSAs and HSAs) as well as 401k retirement accounts.

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Employee Wellness Benefits

Being well isn’t just about not being sick. Our total wellness program offers access to fitness classes and personal training on-site and virtually, reimbursement for your kids’ sports activities, biometric screenings, nutritional and weight management consultation, meditation and resources for financial wellness.

We are recognized as a Gold Level Breast-feeding Friendly Workplace by the Michigan Breastfeeding Network, a Designing Healthy Environments at Work employer, and a proud recipient of the Michigan Governor’s Fitness Award for a Healthy Workplace.

“I have worked in administrative positions globally and I have never had an organization do so much to ensure the health and happiness of their employees. The health benefits offered by WKKF are the most competitive and value-added I have experienced in my 25-year career.”

Kip Caban

Senior Executive Assistant, New Mexico team, WKKF staff member since June 2022

“I’ve been fortunate to spend focused quality time with my wife and each of our three sons during their first months of life; I didn’t miss a moment. As a result, I feel a deep sense of gratitude that causes me to show up at work in a certain way. WKKF made an investment not only in me, but in my family.”

Javon Dobbs

Communications Officer, WKKF staff member since April 2017

“Racial equity is not a passive effort at the Kellogg Foundation. We strive to embed it in everything we do. It stems from a deep commitment to fundamentally change the belief systems and structural barriers created by a false hierarchy of human value. It’s the main reason I joined the foundation.”

Ska-xjeing-ga / Vicky Stott

Senior Program Officer, WKKF staff member since November 2016

“I am grateful to work for and collaborate with an organization that aligns its actions with its principles. As a co-leader of the Black Affinity group, Mizizi, I have the privilege of sharing my personal philanthropic journey. Engaging with WKKF communities where we live and work, I contribute my cultural insights while also learning from and embracing others.”

Michelle Coleman

Senior Executive Assistant, WKKF staff member since November 2009

Our Workspaces

Our workspaces allow for creativity, collaboration and connectivity in our new hybrid environment. From generous-sized personal workstations, to open work tables, team rooms, privacy enclaves and comfortable lounge areas, staff can find the right balance of focus and collaboration.

All WKKF offices offer the same mix of collaborative and private workspaces, with locations in:

New Orleans, Louisiana
Battle Creek, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Jackson, Mississippi
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico

Battle Creek

When staff visit our headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan, they find amazing lunch service, an onsite fitness center, outdoor walking trail, an ATM and a secure parking garage – all centered in our walkable downtown area close to local restaurants and shops.

Workforce Composition Report

Read the WKKF -produced reports showing the workforce composition of United States based workforce by race/ethnicity, gender and job category.

Call to action

One Journey: Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Whether you are exploring this related to your service – on a board of directors, as a member of senior leadership, as a human resources professional – or as an individual seeking to help your organization advance toward racial equity, this guide is for you.

Call to action

Careers

“Lasting transformation begins with people and we all have a leadership role to play.”

Meaningful Work, Talented Teams

We Commit to Racial Equity

We Value Different Perspectives

We Adapt Continuously

We Invest in Our People