Nonprofit Careers at Teen Success, Inc.

Teen Success, Inc. believes every young mother can be and deserves the opportunity to be successful. We have a strong team committed to partnering with young families to create economic advancement and attain educational equity. 

Our program currently operates in the following regions of California: San Francisco Bay Area, Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley. Our headquarters is located in Milpitas, California, just north of San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Apply today for an exciting and rewarding career at a nonprofit serving young mothers, with a multigenerational impact through a comprehensive, empowerment program model.  By recognizing the resourcefulness and resilience of young women who become mothers in their teens, we will open the door for more young mothers and their children to achieve their full potential. 

To apply for any of the open positions below, please submit your cover letter and resume to hr@teensuccess.org and include the job title in your email subject line.

Teen Success, Inc.'s Current Nonprofit Job Openings in California

Executive Director -  Milpitas, California based; open until filled (search conducted by AMF Media Group)
Advocate - San Jose, California based; open until filled
Bay Area Regional Director - San Jose, California based; open until filled
Development Manager - Milpitas, California based (hybrid in-office/remote schedule available); open until filled
Please check back for job openings in the future and follow us on LinkedIn for announcements of open positions.
We offer generous benefits and competitive salaries.
Teen Success, Inc. is committed to supporting the young families we serve and we are committed to the success and growth of our team. We offer competitive compensation and an exceptional benefits* package that includes:
  • 100% Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage for Employees – Up to 50% coverage for dependents
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Years 0-4: 15-Days Paid Vacation per year | Years 4+: 20-Days Paid Vacation per year
  • 12 Holidays and extra time-off in the Winter and Summer
  • 8 Hours per month Sick Time
  • 401(k) + 3% Match after 1 Year
  • $500 Per Year Professional Development Training Stipend
*Please note that benefits listed here will depend on position and employment status.

About Teen Success, Inc.
Teen Success, Inc. builds pathways to prosperity for two generations—young mothers and their children. We believe that education is the key factor in breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty faced by young families. Teen Success, Inc. empowers young mothers to complete high school and persist through post-secondary education, and nurture their child’s positive development to ensure the success of the whole family.

Teen Success, Inc. creates economic advancement for multiple generations, by partnering with young mothers to further their education, build life and career skills, and nurture their children’s development. 

Guiding Principles
Our work is based on the below guiding principles, which were developed by our staff:
  • The Mission Leads: Everything we do must be focused on improving impact for the families we serve.
  • Supportive, Inclusive, Fun Environment: Support and empower each other by creating an environment that embraces and leverages differences.  Have fun and laugh together.
  • Collaborative & Solution Focused: Work toward solutions to big challenges collaboratively by focusing on each other’s strengths.  Welcome debate, dialogue, and differing ideas.
  • Continuous Learning & Improvement: Be curious, ask questions, work toward improvements, take risks and learn from your mistakes, embrace ambiguity, and be adaptable to change.
  • Open, Honest, Respectful Communication: Treat each other respectfully, provide honest feedback, invite feedback from others, and listen to understand.
  • Diversity & Equity: Honoring and respecting our differences, embracing difficult conversations and avoiding assumptions, understanding our privileges and using our privilege to address inequity.

​Each and every member of the Teen Success, Inc. team is dedicated to realizing the limitless potential of the families we serve. Meet our team members here.

Equal Opportunity Employer 
Teen Success, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  We strive for an inclusive culture and a team that reflects the diversity of the young women we serve.

Frequently cited statistics show that women and members of structurally marginalized and/or underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Teen Success, Inc. encourages you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the qualifications for the position. We look forward to your application and hearing about why are you interested in our work.