Joining the Higher Ground team means more than accepting a role— It’s a commitment to reaching Higher Ground, together. Working with us means you will honor and empower yourself, others, and the community. Apply now to be a volunteer, intern, or employee!

Join Us

Be part of the team!

  • We are always looking to meet with highly qualified individuals who are passionate about helping to transform the lives of youth and families in our Tucson and Chandler communities.

    Higher Ground offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, compensated professional development, and many more perks! Keep reading for open roles and more benefits.

  • High school & college students who have a passion for helping others are encouraged to apply!

    Gain training and experience either in a school setting at one of our Restart SMART sites or with our Higher Ground teams in areas like media, HR, and our patented life-coaching technology.

  • There are many ways to volunteer with Higher Ground! Whether you volunteer alone, with a group, or as a business, here are some of the ways you can help our Restart SMART Sites:

    • Work in the community gardens
    • Paint murals
    • Inventory resource rooms
    • Table at school & community events
    • Set up & take down events
    • Offer employment or mentorship experiences
    • Donate services, supplies, or time

    Have an idea? Just reach out!

Open Roles

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Benefits

We believe that our basic needs must be met in order to help ourselves (and then help others!) Employee well-being, health, growth, and security are paramount to Higher Ground’s mission and values.

  • ● Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ (Plans are comparable to the University of Arizona’s health offerings.)

    ● Employee Assistance Plan which provides 12 free, confidential therapy sessions per year and other resources

    ● Dental

    ● Vision

    ● Life insurance

    ● 401K plan

    ●Opportunity for 1/2 days on Fridays for wellness

  • ● Robust, continuous professional development

    ● Paid professional development

    ● Career advancement opportunities within the organization

    ● Community networking and relationship-building opportunities

    ● Conference and leadership opportunities

  • ● Sick leave

    ● Paid time off

    ● Parental leave

    ● All paid federal holidays off

    ● Flex time opportunities for hourly staff

  • ● Community volunteer opportunities

    ● Paid staff fun days

    ● Work laptop and email provided

    ● Professional travel reimbursed when necessary

    ● Tucson and Chandler locations with cross-state collaboration

Why Higher Ground?

  • "It comforts me to think of the transformative work that Higher Ground is doing for individuals, families, and communities. I have hope that our work will be part of systemic change that leads to fewer people living in poverty in Arizona within a generation."

    Sidney Jasper

  • "Higher Ground allows me to help my community on a broader scale, connecting directly with families and giving the families choices."

    Zeke Lara

  • "This job makes me feel fulfilled. I love my purpose at my site and my reason for being there-- being the support I didn't have when I was a kid."

    Alondra Guzman

  • "As a teacher who was compassion-fatigued, it was a natural fit to work for an organization that actively helps school environments by empowering youth and families. I wish the Community Schools Strategy was available to me when I was in the classroom.

    Kat St.Pierre

  • "I am able to work with the community that I grew up in to help make lasting change. I love working with my team!"

    Dallas Lara

  • "The training and onboarding process has been a strong representation of the collaboration forthcoming."

    Kenneth M. Welch