Find Your Purpose Here
Join a team dedicated to protecting the emotional health of teens and young adults across the country.
About Us
JED empowers teens and young adults by building resiliency and life skills, promoting social connectedness, and encouraging help-seeking and help-giving behaviors through our nationally recognized programs, digital channels, and partnerships, as well as through the media. JED strengthens schools by working directly with high schools, colleges, and universities — representing millions of students — to put systems, programs, and policies in place to create a culture of caring that protects student mental health, builds life skills, and makes it more likely that struggling students will seek help and be recognized, connected to care, and supported. We mobilize communities by providing education, training, and tools to families, friends, media, and others.
Better Together: Life at JED 🌈
Be a Lifesaver: Join a team directly responsible for protecting the emotional health of millions of teens and young adults. 🛡️ Your work has a measurable impact on preventing suicide and substance misuse. ❤️🩹
Systemic Change: We don’t just provide resources; we transform how high schools and colleges approach mental health. 🏛️ You’ll be part of a movement building lasting, nationwide support systems. 🌐
Culture of Compassion: We practice what we preach. At JED, we value a supportive, inclusive environment where mental health is prioritized and stigma is non-existent. 👋🌈
Culture of Compassion: We practice what we preach. At JED, we value a supportive, inclusive environment where mental health is prioritized and stigma is non-existent. 👋🌈
Empower the Future: Help us equip the next generation with the resilience and skills they need to navigate adulthood and fulfill their potential. 🚀🌱
Current Opportunities
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Benefits
🌟 Benefits That Support You — Professionally and Personally
At JED, we’re committed to creating an environment where our team can thrive. From generous time off to comprehensive health and financial benefits, we’ve got you covered.
🏖️ Paid Time Off
- Vacation – ~15 days per year to rest, recharge, and reset (increases to 20 days after 4 years)
- Holidays – 10 paid holidays throughout the year
- Floating Holiday – 1 personal day to use however you'd like
- Birthday Day Off – Take your birthday off to celebrate YOU! 🎉
- Winter Break (No FOMO Week) – 5-day, all-team holiday closure at the end of each calendar year
- Personal Leave (Life Leave) – 3 days annually to take care of life—errands, appointments, or personal time
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Sick Leave – 9 days annually for your health or to care for a sick loved one
🛑 Leaves of Absence
We follow all applicable state and federal leave guidelines, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and state-specific family and medical leave programs (e.g., NYS Paid Family Leave). Where no state plan exists, we use NYS PFML as a baseline. Please note: Eligibility or waiting periods may apply depending on the type of leave and your location. We will help you navigate your options should a leave need arise.
⏱️ Other Time Off
- Bereavement Leave – 5 days of paid leave for the loss of an immediate family member
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Jury Duty – Paid time off to fulfill your civic responsibility
💸 Health & Financial Wellbeing
- Transit Benefits – Use pre-tax dollars for eligible commuting costs
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Pay for qualifying out-of-pocket healthcare or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
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Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA):
- Mental Health HRA – $1,500/year for all benefits-eligible staff, with additional funds for those covering dependents
- Health HRA – Available for employees enrolled in JED’s medical plan
- Dental HRA – Available for employees enrolled in JED’s dental plan
🩺 24/7 Health Support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Teladoc Virtual Health – 24/7 access to doctors and mental health professionals, at no cost to you
🪙 Retirement Planning
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401(k) Safe Harbor Plan
- Start contributing on Day 1
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Employer Match (after 6 months):
- 100% match on the first 3% of compensation
- 50% match on the next 2%
We’re building a mission-driven team—and that starts by investing in the people behind the mission.