Sesame Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Sesame Workshop will work actively to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to qualified applicants with a disability. Should you wish to apply for a position with Sesame Workshop and you require assistance due to a disability to complete the application please contact sesamecareers@sesame.org. Please indicate in the subject line “Request for Accommodation.”
Good People Deserve Good Benefits
We’re proud of the options we’re able to offer our team.
Health
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, plus HSA and FSA options.
Family
Parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child, plus bereavement and family emergency days.
Finance
401k matching program and bonus opportunities.
Connections
Get as involved as you like with softball, volleyball, bowling, Sesame Choir, yoga, workout classes, staff parties, and more.
Time Away
Generous paid time off to recharge your batteries or explore the world.
Diversity and Inclusion
We strive for a workforce that reflects the world we hope to create. We’re committed to building a place where everyone feels like they belong.
Diversity and Inclusion at Sesame
Sesame Workshop is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), both within our workplace and in society through the media we create. We care about recruiting, developing, and retaining staff and leaders with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We’re committed to lifting an array of voices through our Writers’ Room fellowship program and our comprehensive internal DEI initiatives.
Employees (US) as of March 2024
Race & Ethnicity Diversity
*Race and ethnicity designations are used in accordance with the standards set by the Department of Labor for being designated a Federal Employer. We are required to follow the requirements defined by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Race & Ethnicity Diversity: Assistant to Sr. Director
*Race and ethnicity designations are used in accordance with the standards set by the Department of Labor for being designated a Federal Employer. We are required to follow the requirements defined by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Race & Ethnicity Diversity: VP +
*Race and ethnicity designations are used in accordance with the standards set by the Department of Labor for being designated a Federal Employer. We are required to follow the requirements defined by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Gender Identity
Internship and Fellowship Programs
Just starting your career? Why not start it here? We’re always looking for more good people to help us bring learning and laughter to children everywhere.
Sesame Workshop accepts cryptocurrency donations through The Giving Block. Crypto donations are one of the most tax-efficient ways to give to Sesame Workshop. Your crypto contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law if you pay taxes in the U.S. By making a charitable gift, you may also be eligible to significantly reduce what you would otherwise owe in capital gains taxes.
Matching Gifts
You can increase your impact by making use of your company’s matching gift program. In these instances, you will be recognized for the full amount of your gift plus any employer match.
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Make a gift today and help Sesame Workshop transform how the world supports children, wherever they may be, for generations to come.