CRS offers a vast range of exciting careers that provide an opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of the poor and vulnerable overseas. We operate in more than 100 countries and have earned a strong reputation as leaders in humanitarian work. Our mission involves work to eradicate global poverty, respond to major emergencies and implement sustainable development solutions. CRS assists people based on need, not creed, race or nationality. Wherever you work and regardless of your role, at CRS you will help create lasting change. We invite you to view our openings and explore a world of possibilities.
CRS is actively engaged with communities and partners around the world, helping them effectively manage their Covid response. As a global public health organization, CRS has an obligation and responsibility to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
To ensure the safety of our staff, our partners, and the people we serve, CRS requires that staff be vaccinated against Covid-19. CRS complies with all federal and state laws to allow for accommodations, as needed with supporting documentation. However, accommodations may limit the roles that candidates are eligible for if the role requires travel, meetings with staff, partners, or donors
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MEANINGFUL AND ENGAGING WORK
HELPING PEOPLE
You will find yourself immersed in work that is engaging, purposeful, and has lasting impact. We build upon our extensive partnerships, strong local reputation, and technical expertise to achieve impactful and sustainable outcomes. CRS values inform how we interact with our peers, partners and the people we serve. The work of CRS transforms lives, families and communities, and everyone at CRS plays a role in achieving our goals.
Every day CRS gives me a chance to devote my talents and skills to work for a more just world.
Haydee Diaz
Head of Programming
Uganda
At CRS, you’ll be surrounded by people who share your passion for fighting injustice, for helping people, and for making the world a better place.
Jennifer Overton
Regional Director
West Africa
DIVERSE PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS
VALUING DIFFERENCES
At CRS, we value our diverse global workforce who bring different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs to the organization. Our colleagues’ multiple viewpoints and experiences work together to foster a workplace culture that exemplifies Respect, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI), and to find innovative, sustainable solutions to the world’s most challenging problems.
The most precious asset we have is our staff who work directly with beneficiaries. They work with love, passion, innovation and enthusiasm.
Mariem Ghoniem
Head of Operations
Egypt
My CRS colleagues represent several faiths, ethnicities and nationalities. Despite these differences, our team spirit is second to none; everyone is so supportive.
Azeez Oseni
Head of Programming
Sierra Leone
LEARNING AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
REWARDING CAREER
At CRS, you will find extensive learning resources and opportunities for professional development and career growth. Staff are encouraged to own their own development by taking advantage of a variety of learning resources provided by leading content providers. CRS also provides managerial and leadership courses as well as tuition assistance for those pursuing degrees and certifications. With many opportunities for learning and advancement, CRS staff often grow in positions of greater responsibility within CRS.
When I came to CRS, I realized I was at the right place to express my full potential. I built my career growing from a logistics assistant to supply chain manager.
Landry Ouedraogo
Supply Chain Manager
Sierra Leone
I joined CRS in Haiti in 2008 as an administrative assistant. Now I am a human resources manager. My supervisors truly believed in mentoring.
Rose Datshing Exalus
Human Resources Manager
Haiti
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
BENEFITS OVERVIEW
At CRS, we value employee health and well-being and provide comprehensive benefits to meet your needs and those of your family. Benefits include an international PPO medical plan, dental and vision insurance, generous leave, a highly competitive retirement program, and family-friendly allowances for overseas staff. CRS also prioritizes and invests in staff safety and security and provides travel and property insurance, disability coverage and Employee Assistance Programs.
Medical/Dental/Vision
Beginning on the first day of employment, CRS employees working 20 or more hours per week enjoy an international PPO medical plan as well as vision coverage with zero deductible for in-network providers and low coinsurance and copayments. Additionally, our comprehensive dental benefits include adult orthodontia and a broad PPO network. Learn more about medical coverage costs.
Retirement Benefits (403B)
CRS offers a 50% match on the first 6% of contributions as well as a contribution of 7% of pay regardless of employee contributions, after six months of service. (Note: Employees without a social security number are eligible to participate in an offshore retirement fund with the same contribution calculation.)
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, & personal)
CRS provides its staff 15 days of paid vacation along with 12 days of sick leave annually. In addition, we offer 4 personal days to full-time staff to attend to emergency or non-emergency situations occurring during a normally scheduled work day.
Disability
CRS provides 100% employer-funded short- and long-term disability plans that pay a percentage of base pay when an employee is unable to work due to illness or injury, after six months of employment. Maternity disability benefits are also provided at 100% for the first eight weeks following delivery (regardless of delivery method).
Life Insurance
Employees are automatically covered at 2x base pay for life insurance, with an additional 2x base pay available through Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage. Supplemental plans are available as a buy-up option for employees and their spouses and children. Business Travel Accident coverage is also provided.
Tuition Reimbursement
CRS will reimburse up to $5,200 per year for employees pursuing degrees and professional certifications, after one year of employment.
Explore more benefits in detail at CRS’ Benefits Page >
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WHERE WE WORK
WHERE WE WORK
CRS employs over 7,000 staff working in more than 100 countries around the world. Our employees work with and through partner organizations, developing and implementing relief and development programs across multiple sectors, including emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, water, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.
As you consider a career with CRS, we invite you to discover more about where we work by viewing the highlighted countries below. We hope you find a place where you can use your passion, skills, and experience to realize your full potential.
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MORE OPPORTUNITIES
FELLOWSHIPS
Designed to prepare fellows for success in a range of onward positions with CRS by providing foundational training.
INTERNSHIPS
Provides you with the professional experience, knowledge and skills to help you enter the world of international non-governmental organizations.
TALENT POOL - KEY PERSONNEL
Interested in Director Level Key Personnel Roles on CRS projects? Add your information to CRS’ Talent Pool.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
CRS is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Selection and hiring decisions are made without regard to sex, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status or any other protected area.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, due to a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected].
Third Party Recruitment Agencies
CRS does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with CRS.
Any unsolicited resumes sent to CRS, including unsolicited resumes sent to a CRS address, or email address or to CRS employees, or to the CRS resume database will be considered CRS property, and CRS will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Posters
FMLA, EEO, and EPPA posters are required to be placed where they can be seen by applicants for employment. Please click the links below to view the posters:
