Careers

Since 1968, Futures for Children has worked to improve the educational experience for American Indian students. Nearly 40 years of experience working hand-in-hand with students, families and communities has enabled us to build strong relationships in our service area. Futures for Children staff continue to develop deep and positive relationships among our students and their communities, our mentors, our donors and our collaborative partners.

Studies have shown that American Indian students who have strong connections to parents, communities, teachers and schools, who are well grounded and connected to tribal culture are more likely to stay in school. As well, community based programs that respect the role of American Indian parents as primary educators of their children, involve American Indian parents and tribal communities in the identification and selection of objectives, and encourage American Indian family participation are most likely to be successful in promoting the achievement of American Indian children.

FFC has conducted pilot surveys in tribal communities to identify key strategies and culturally appropriate skills needed by American Indian students and parents to increase student educational success. We also conduct post-secondary educational research to confirm specific American Indian student and parent access and persistence needs. This is the living vision of partnering with American Indian tribes to instill the values of education and leadership while preserving cultural identities. Futures for Children currently works in 148 program sites throughout the states of Arizona and New Mexico.

To successfully perform our mission Futures for Children must attract, motivate, and retain the best people in the right positions. We hire mission driven, talented and experienced individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of American Indian children.

CULTURE

FFC CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR
Encourage a healthy work environment in support of FFC values.

In a world characterized by increasing global competition, job and environmental stresses and increasing demands on our personal time, Futures for Children is continually striving for new and innovative ways to improve employee productivity, job satisfaction, and quality of work, in ways that are attractive and desirable for the employees themselves and friendly to the environment.

Professionalism at FFC is demonstrated by a shared commitment to our mission and to a quality of conduct resulting in high reliability and respect for our customers (both internal and external) effectively and consistently furthering the growth and success of the organization, even in the face of the unexpected.

The work environment at Futures for Children is one that is driven by respect, teamwork, and timely implementation. Our employees work hard, experience challenges and have many opportunities to develop new skills. FFC has an ongoing commitment to professional staff development.

BENEFITS

Futures for Children offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to meet the needs of a diverse workforce. Employees are eligible to enroll in the following plans: Group Medical, Retirement Savings Plan and Time Benefits. Other benefits such as tuition assistance may apply.

Additionally, Futures for Children has developed a work/life strategy, which sets the framework and tone for our commitment to achieving a culture that supports balance between employees' work and personal lives. Specific programs include: Child Care Options, Children in the Workplace, Pets in the Workplace, Family Leave and Occasional Work from Home flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FFC is an equal opportunity employer. FFC policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, serious medical condition, service in the uniformed services, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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