Careers
Join our team and help shape the future of affordable housing!
Our Team’s Dedication
At Merritt, we live our values every day: dedication to mission, putting people first, kindness, openness, trust, and a solutions-oriented approach—while supporting a healthy work-life balance. We believe everyone deserves a home in a community where they can thrive, and we invest in both affordable housing and people to build a stronger California.
If this aligns with your values, join us and be part of a lasting impact that matters.
A Career at Merritt
Merritt offers exceptional benefits and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, gender identity, age, or sexual orientation. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, our goal is a workforce at every level that reflects and strengthens the communities we serve.
Open Positions
Merritt is one of California’s leading nonprofit affordable housing funders. Our mission is to invest in affordable housing and people to build a stronger California. For over 35 years, we have been a trusted partner, providing more than $1.6 billion in capital and creating over 12,000 affordable homes across California. Merritt has two primary businesses: (a)investing with mission-aligned developers and funders to make the most challenging affordable housing projects possible and (b) investing in programs that develop the next generation of affordable housing professionals with a focus on making the industry more equitable, diverse, and inclusive. Merritt is guided by our values: People-First, Solutions-Oriented, Trust, Openness, and Kindness
We are looking for exceptional people who have a passion for Merritt’s mission.