Careers
Open positions at CORI
The Center on Rural Innovation is an Equal Opportunity Employer — people of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our staff with ongoing career development opportunities. We are interested in your ambitions, personal experiences, great ideas, and passions, and believe that everyone’s unique story and perspective adds value to our organization.
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Director of the Rural Innovation NetworkThe Director will support the growth and success of the Rural Innovation Network, and build and lead a team that will engage in growing the Network to 50 communities by the end of 2023. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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Head of Future of WorkThis position will lead CORI's team focused on accelerating the growth of the tech workforce in its network of communities — with a specific focus on women and BIPOC workers — while developing and executing on strategies to bring these job opportunities to rural Americans.
Open positions at Rural Innovation Strategies, Inc (RISI)
RISI is the sister organization of the Center on Rural Innovation.
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Director of People Operations and CultureRISI is seeking someone to manage a comprehensive human resource function for RISI and CORI, and support our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. This new role will lead the development of our people operations and cultural practices for a rapidly growing team.
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Executive AssistantBased in Hartland and reporting to the executive director, this role will wear many hats — scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, aiding development efforts, and managing office operations. This position is an excellent fit for a detail-oriented problem-solver.
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Information DesignerThis role sits at the critical intersection of data analytics, visual design and storytelling. Our Information Designer will craft compelling data visualizations that help advance the goals of our organization and drive understanding and empathy for the communities we serve.
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Regional Director for the SoutheastThe Regional Director will lead our engagement in the deep south, serving as the point person across all of our offerings in the region — including broadband and digital economy strategy work — to help more communities in the Southeast join the Rural Innovation Network.
Stay in touch
Don’t see an opening that’s quite right, but want to get on our radar for the next one? Send your resume to jobs (at) ruralinnovation.us and we’ll keep it on file.
CORI and RISI will manage the application and review process using our Workable platform. Please direct all inquiries through this system. We are unable to respond to phone inquiries at this time.