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About the Team

  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion

    Openness

    Trust

    Accountability

    Collaboration

  • Leading with Imagination

    We bring joy to every moment, creating a fun and caring space for every child to thrive. We bring our authentic passion and imaginative approach to deliver meaningful experiences that uniquely prepare kids to succeed.

    Empowering Possibilities

    We seek out the very best resources to ensure every child has the opportunity to unlock their potential. Relentless in our respect and determination, we empower children to reach higher and dream bigger.

    Collaborating for Impact

    We create powerful collaborations with a wide range of organizations. Cultivating partnerships grounded in humility and respect. Together, we're building a 'village' for the next generation, delivering on Stephen and Ayesha Curry's vision of impact over legacy.

Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation is an organization dedicated to unleashing the potential of every child, paving the way for amazing kids and opening doors to bright futures. Founded by Stephen and Ayesha Curry in 2019, Eat. Learn. Play. is working to ensure that every child in Oakland has access to the nutritious food they need to be healthy and thrive; resources to learn and love to read; and safe places and equitable opportunities to play.

Eat. Learn. Play. is growing and building a best-in-class team to help advance the scope and impact of our work in Oakland, the Bay Area, and beyond.    

We hope you’ll join us in unlocking the amazing potential of every child.

Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. Applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

Testimonials From Our Staff

  • What is the favorite part of your job?

    “The best part of my job is getting to work in and with the community in partnership with incredible community partners. It is so moving to see how much the Oakland community comes together to ensure families' needs are met and getting to the see the tangible impact that our programs can make is so fulfilling.”

    — Andra C.

  • Tell me about a core memory/favorite memory from working at Eat. Learn. Play. so far. Why does this memory resonate with you?

    “When we announced a new playground was coming, a kid came up to us after in utter disbelief. He said they had been promised one before and he doubted it would ever happen. He had tears of joy when they finally got the playground. We see that joy a lot in the work we do. It’s magical.”

    — Marissa T.

  • What makes Eat. Learn. Play. special?

    “We are special because we are very thoughtful in the way that we show up and in everything that we do. From the small things like the books that we selected to the meals that we catered and to the big things like play structures that we built, every kid in any neighborhood would love to have them and not just kids in Oakland would love to have them.”

    — Cammy N.

  • What makes Eat. Learn. Play. special?

    “I have thoroughly enjoyed working at Eat. Learn. Play. due to its collaborative work environment. Internally, we value and appreciate each other's contributions, fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues. Moreover, witnessing the direct impact our work has on the communities we serve has further deepened my satisfaction with the organization’s mission and values.”

    — Courtney L.

  • What makes Eat. Learn. Play. special?

    “Being able to partner with leaders that are building the landscape that will change the trajectory for a generation of students in Oakland.”

    — Mei W.

Stories

Eat. Learn. Play. Brand Anthem

2024 Thank You Message from Stephen and Ayesha

Our 50+ Million Commitment to Oakland Students

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FAQS

  • First, thank you so much for your interest in working with our team at Eat. Learn. Play. You can review current job openings and submit your application here. We look forward to hearing from you.  

  • The team currently works in a hybrid model. We have an office available for the team to work in. Several of our events happen in the Bay Area community, and our team is encouraged to show up to support. 

  • The Eat. Learn. Play. office is in Oakland, sitting nearby other community organizations and partners. 

  • Feel free to reach us at info@eatlearnplay.org if you have any additional questions about the application process.