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Create a future where everyone can thrive.

Understood is the only lifelong guide for the 1 in 5 individuals who learn and think differently. Each year, we help more than 24 million people discover their potential, learn how to take control, find community, and stay on a positive path along each stage of life’s journey.

Working at Understood is more than a job — it’s a mission to shape the world for difference. We hope you join us!

We offer benefits that go beyond

  • Health

    Dental, vision, medical, and fertility

  • Retirement

    Matching and vesting immediately

  • Paid time off (PTO)

    Flexible PTO and winter and summer breaks

  • Paid leave

    Parental, medical, and family

Current job openings

If you need an accommodation or assistance in using the Understood Careers website, please email careers@understood.org. Additionally, we’re always looking for passionate and talented people to join us in shaping the world for difference. If you are interested in exploring opportunities at Understood, please send your resume and a brief introduction to careers@understood.org.

Understood is a nonprofit sponsor of Crayola Creativity Week 2025. Registration is now open

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