Wayfinder

• Understand student, teacher, and admin needs through direct engagement and product analytics. • Translate concepts and technical requirements for new features into sketches, user flows, wireframes, and prototypes that prioritize intuitive user experience and business goals. • Define, manage, and execute research and prototyping needs related to product development. • Document and communicate research findings to internal stakeholders. • Design modern, delightful, and intuitive user interfaces that align to existing brand guidelines, design systems, and design patterns. • Collaborate with educators, designers, and engineers from discovery to delivery. • Contribute to the maintenance and standardization of our component library.

Role Description Wayfinder is seeking a Senior Product Designer contractor to help shape the future of our web platform by designing new and evolving features that support students, educators, and school communities. - The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience designing digital products in the education space. - Comfortable owning the full design lifecycle, from research and concepting through delivery. - Strong understanding of the needs of students, teachers, and administrators. - Ability to translate insights into thoughtful, usable product experiences. - This is a seasonal, contractor opportunity with an anticipated 3-month timeframe of work needed. - If interested in full-time employment, please see currently open opportunities on our Careers page. - We strongly encourage people from traditionally underrepresented populations in tech to apply. Responsibilities - Understand student, teacher, and admin needs through direct engagement and product analytics. - Translate concepts and technical requirements for new features into sketches, user flows, wireframes, and prototypes that prioritize intuitive user experience and business goals. - Define, manage, and execute research and prototyping needs related to product development. - Document and communicate research findings to internal stakeholders. - Design modern, delightful, and intuitive user interfaces that align to existing brand guidelines, design systems, and design patterns. - Collaborate with educators, designers, and engineers from discovery to delivery. - Contribute to the maintenance and standardization of our component library. Qualifications - Minimum of 5-7 years of demonstrated experience with UI and UX design. - A strong portfolio of case studies and relevant work samples. - Proficiency with Figma. - A track record of working with educators, designers, and engineers to create coherent and intuitive user experiences. - Ability to work independently with general supervision and willing to receive feedback/guidance. - Experience supporting design research projects, usability studies, and customer engagements. - Experience working directly with customers/stakeholders and interpreting their feedback. - Outstanding time-management skills and experience/comfort working efficiently in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication and presentation skills. - An entrepreneurial mindset and a bias towards action. - Fluency in written and spoken English. Preferred experience - An undergraduate degree or equivalent in product design, interaction design, software engineering, user experience, or a related discipline. - Experience designing features for AI-enabled workflows, and leveraging AI to streamline user experience. - Experience with fast-moving, startup environments. Compensation - Hourly rate between $45-70/hr, commensurate with experience. Location - Remote work. Wayfinder’s regular operating hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Organization What if K-12 education were designed to help all students develop lives of meaning and purpose? Wayfinder was founded at the Stanford d.school to answer this question. Our goal is to double our impact each year for the coming years. Our vision is to become the preeminent future-readiness curriculum company in the world — leading the global movement of purpose, meaning, and belonging-based education worldwide.  What We Value You’ll be joining a team of incredibly motivated and dedicated staff members committed to living our organization's values. We work collaboratively across teams, and we feel and act like a purpose-driven organization. To the best of our abilities, each person’s role aligns with their own sense of purpose, which feeds into Wayfinder’s larger sense of purpose. Read this article about our workplace culture in Conscious Company. We value equal access, inclusive community, and belonging, and these values are represented in our product, our team, and our school partners. Product: We develop our learning tools using human-centered design principles. We work with grade-level experts to ensure our curriculum is developmentally appropriate and engaging at all levels. Every Wayfinder lesson is supported by relevant research, prototyped in classrooms, and vetted by teachers over rounds of feedback and iteration. We use Universal Design for Learning principles to give every student an equal opportunity to succeed. Team: Our team is composed of people from all different backgrounds and walks of life. We intentionally recruit, hire, and work with people of all identities + experiences. We focus on belonging: being connected, accepted, and valued by the people around us.  School Partners: We intentionally target a wide array of educational partners, from traditional to non-traditional, that work with a range of students from different socioeconomic groups. We’ve taught our curriculum in high-need schools in the Bronx, independent schools in Silicon Valley, and after-school programs in San Antonio. The Role Wayfinder is seeking a seasonal Product Support Associate to deliver timely, high-quality support to our users. This role will handle high-volume, detail-oriented operational tasks, including rostering users, managing licenses, updating permissions, and working with spreadsheets and system data. This role will play an integral part in the Product Support team’s ability to deliver excellent customer and technical service. Our ideal candidate is technically literate, highly detail-oriented, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments where they manage multiple incoming requests simultaneously. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys structured, procedural, precision-based work involving spreadsheets, user systems, and ticket-based workflows. This is a full-time, seasonal position. This person will be expected to work up to 40 hours each week. The estimated duration for this position is May 2026 - October 2026.  The seasonal Product Support Associate will report to the Product Manager, Operations.  We strongly encourage people from traditionally underrepresented populations in tech - such as women, People of Color, People with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people, etc - to apply! Responsibilities - Manage and reduce support ticket backlog while addressing incoming requests in a timely manner - Provide on-demand, time-sensitive rostering support to users - Handle manual user additions, license assignments, and perform quality checks - Document and navigate Salesforce workflows to track, update, and resolve customer requests - Maintain and troubleshoot failed or errored data imports - Support demo account setup and management - Provide coverage for the rostering slack channels and respond to internal questions - Assist in identifying recurring issues and suggest process improvements

The Organization What if K-12 education were designed to help all students develop lives of meaning and purpose? Wayfinder was founded at the Stanford d.school to answer this question. Our goal is to double our impact each year for the coming years. Our vision is to become the preeminent future-ready skills curriculum company in the world — leading the global movement of purpose, meaning, and belonging-based education worldwide. What We Value In this contract work, you’ll be supporting a team of incredibly motivated and dedicated staff members committed to living our organization's values. We work collaboratively across teams, and we feel and act like a purpose-driven organization. To the best of our abilities, each person’s role aligns with their own sense of purpose, which feeds into Wayfinder’s larger sense of purpose. We value equal access, inclusive community, and belonging, and these values are represented in our product, our team, and our school partners. Product: We develop our learning tools using human-centered design principles. We work with grade-level experts to ensure our curriculum is developmentally appropriate and engaging at all levels. Every Wayfinder lesson is supported by relevant research, prototyped in classrooms, and vetted by teachers over rounds of feedback and iteration. We use Universal Design for Learning principles to give every student an equal opportunity to succeed. Team: Our team is composed of people from all different backgrounds and walks of life. We intentionally recruit, hire, and work with people of diverse identities + experiences. We focus on belonging: being connected, accepted, and valued by the people around us.  School Partners: We intentionally target a wide array of educational partners, from traditional to non-traditional, that work with a range of students from different socioeconomic groups. We’ve taught our curriculum in high-need schools in the Bronx, independent schools in Silicon Valley, and after-school programs in San Antonio. The Role Support our team of world-class Wayfinder trainers, or guides, as we like to call them. The ideal Wayfinder guide pairs an engaging and dynamic personality with a level of knowledge to facilitate professional learning experiences that leave educators feeling confident and excited to implement Wayfinder in their classrooms. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated person who is excited to work in a fast-paced environment and has a proven track-record of project management and an entrepreneurial mindset. You are extremely organized, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and thrive off of the opportunity to solve real-world problems for educators.  Due to the regional needs and nature of this work, we require someone based in the Midwest, USA. Please note that this is a seasonal, contractor opportunity. If you are interested in full-time employment with Wayfinder, please see currently open opportunities on our Careers page. No agreement for full-time employment is indicated through your acceptance of this contracted position.

The Organization What if K-12 education were designed to help all students develop lives of meaning and purpose? Wayfinder was founded at the Stanford d.school to answer this question. Our goal is to double our impact each year for the coming years. Our vision is to become the preeminent future-ready skills curriculum company in the world — leading the global movement of purpose, meaning, and belonging-based education worldwide. What We Value In this contract work, you’ll be supporting a team of incredibly motivated and dedicated staff members committed to living our organization's values. We work collaboratively across teams, and we feel and act like a purpose-driven organization. To the best of our abilities, each person’s role aligns with their own sense of purpose, which feeds into Wayfinder’s larger sense of purpose. We value equal access, inclusive community, and belonging, and these values are represented in our product, our team, and our school partners. Product: We develop our learning tools using human-centered design principles. We work with grade-level experts to ensure our curriculum is developmentally appropriate and engaging at all levels. Every Wayfinder lesson is supported by relevant research, prototyped in classrooms, and vetted by teachers over rounds of feedback and iteration. We use Universal Design for Learning principles to give every student an equal opportunity to succeed. Team: Our team is composed of people from all different backgrounds and walks of life. We intentionally recruit, hire, and work with people of diverse identities + experiences. We focus on belonging: being connected, accepted, and valued by the people around us.  School Partners: We intentionally target a wide array of educational partners, from traditional to non-traditional, that work with a range of students from different socioeconomic groups. We’ve taught our curriculum in high-need schools in the Bronx, independent schools in Silicon Valley, and after-school programs in San Antonio. The Role Support our team of world-class Wayfinder trainers, or guides, as we like to call them. The ideal Wayfinder guide pairs an engaging and dynamic personality with a level of knowledge to facilitate professional learning experiences that leave educators feeling confident and excited to implement Wayfinder in their classrooms. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated person who is excited to work in a fast-paced environment and has a proven track-record of project management and an entrepreneurial mindset. You are extremely organized, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and thrive off of the opportunity to solve real-world problems for educators.  Due to the regional needs and nature of this work, we require someone based on the West Coast, USA. Please note that this is a seasonal, contractor opportunity. If you are interested in full-time employment with Wayfinder, please see currently open opportunities on our Careers page. No agreement for full-time employment is indicated through your acceptance of this contracted position.

• Support Wayfinder’s back-to-school fulfillment season by placing orders, tracking progress, and troubleshooting issues in close partnership with our printing/shipping vendor • Support Accounts Payable by processing bill payments and coordinating approvals and coding so bills are paid on time and accurately recorded. • Liaise with customers to ensure timely payment of invoices and support an effective Accounts Receivable (AR) system • Monitor and triage multiple company email inboxes, responding to requests, routing messages to the right owners, and keeping communications organized and easy to find • Contribute to maintaining an accurate and actionable CRM (Salesforce) by updating accounts, pulling reports, and conducting analyses, as needed • Supported Wayfinder’s sales tax process by requesting and managing exemption certificates, tracking state-by-state requirements, supporting state registrations, and helping maintain ongoing compliance. • Work cross-departmentally to strategize and develop improvements and processes that contribute to the operational success of Wayfinder • Supported Business Operations by maintaining accurate company records and documentation (e.g., W-9s, insurance, corporate details), and providing information to customers and sales reps as needed. • Provide day-to-day tech support and reinforced company tech compliance (access, tools, and basic troubleshooting) • Support People Operations with Onboarding & Offboarding of Employees, Contractors, and other strategic partners

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Wayfinder is looking for a full-time Operations Associate to join our team! The ideal candidate will maintain keen attention to detail while operating in a fast-moving startup environment. The Operations Associate will contribute to Wayfinder financial operations, sales operations, and business operations efforts. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the Operations Associate should be highly adaptable and able to make contributions across a wide range of projects. This is an ideal role for someone interested in developing a broad skill set and wanting to get a front row seat to the behind-the-scenes operations of a fast-growing, venture-backed EdTech startup. We strongly encourage people from traditionally underrepresented populations in tech - such as women, People of Color, People with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people, etc - to apply! Responsibilities - Support Wayfinder’s back-to-school fulfillment season by placing orders, tracking progress, and troubleshooting issues in close partnership with our printing/shipping vendor. - Support Accounts Payable by processing bill payments and coordinating approvals and coding so bills are paid on time and accurately recorded. - Liaise with customers to ensure timely payment of invoices and support an effective Accounts Receivable (AR) system. - Monitor and triage multiple company email inboxes, responding to requests, routing messages to the right owners, and keeping communications organized and easy to find. - Contribute to maintaining an accurate and actionable CRM (Salesforce) by updating accounts, pulling reports, and conducting analyses, as needed. - Support Wayfinder’s sales tax process by requesting and managing exemption certificates, tracking state-by-state requirements, supporting state registrations, and helping maintain ongoing compliance. - Work cross-departmentally to strategize and develop improvements and processes that contribute to the operational success of Wayfinder. - Support Business Operations by maintaining accurate company records and documentation (e.g., W-9s, insurance, corporate details), and providing information to customers and sales reps as needed. - Provide day-to-day tech support and reinforce company tech compliance (access, tools, and basic troubleshooting). - Support People Operations with Onboarding & Offboarding of Employees, Contractors, and other strategic partners. Qualifications - Business or Finance bachelor’s degree, or 2-3 years of relevant experience in an Operations/Admin role preferred. - Highly proficient in the Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets). - Strong organizational and analytical skills—great at catching the small details that really matter. - Strong written and verbal communication skills and work ethic. - Ability to work independently and as a team player. - Self-starter who can learn new tools and processes independently – ready to dive in and figure it out. - Tech savvy —you don’t need to know it all, but you can learn quickly and then teach/help someone else. - Craves context, excited by being an expert, wants to understand all aspects of what they are doing, and doesn’t leave questions unanswered. Bonus Qualifications - Experience working in Salesforce. - Experience working in Maxio and QuickBooks. - Experience working in K12 Education. - Passion for purpose-driven work. - A background in Finance, Operations, Executive Assisting, or similar roles. Compensation & Benefits - Compensation - Salary range of $55,000-$70,000 commensurate with experience and location. - Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. - 401k: We care about your ability to save for your future. - Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families. - Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world. - Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision policies. - Goodies: Whatever hardware and software you need to get the job done. - Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, annual retreat, and celebrations. - Learning: Learning & Development Opportunities to grow your skills and career. - Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference! - Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day. - And much more! Lots of other perks make this company an incredible place to work. Location Remote work. Wayfinder’s regular operating hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The daily work schedule may vary depending on the crew in which you are working. Next Steps, If Interested If you are interested, please fill out the Application Form on Workable. EEO Statement At Wayfinder, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Wayfinder is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Pay Transparency Wayfinder compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Wayfinder’s total compensation package. Additionally, Wayfinder provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, a monthly stipend, office buildout stipend, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Reasonable Accommodations Wayfinder is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact HR at peopleoperations@withwayfinder.com. Additional Notice Please note that this job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

The Organization What if K-12 education were designed to help all students develop lives of meaning and purpose? Wayfinder was founded at the Stanford d.school to answer this question. Our goal is to double our impact each year for the coming years. Our vision is to become the preeminent future-ready skills curriculum company in the world — leading the global movement of purpose, meaning, and belonging-based education worldwide. What We Value In this contract work, you’ll be supporting a team of incredibly motivated and dedicated staff members committed to living our organization's values. We work collaboratively across teams, and we feel and act like a purpose-driven organization. To the best of our abilities, each person’s role aligns with their own sense of purpose, which feeds into Wayfinder’s larger sense of purpose. We value equal access, inclusive community, and belonging, and these values are represented in our product, our team, and our school partners. Product: We develop our learning tools using human-centered design principles. We work with grade-level experts to ensure our curriculum is developmentally appropriate and engaging at all levels. Every Wayfinder lesson is supported by relevant research, prototyped in classrooms, and vetted by teachers over rounds of feedback and iteration. We use Universal Design for Learning principles to give every student an equal opportunity to succeed. Team: Our team is composed of people from all different backgrounds and walks of life. We intentionally recruit, hire, and work with people of diverse identities + experiences. We focus on belonging: being connected, accepted, and valued by the people around us.  School Partners: We intentionally target a wide array of educational partners, from traditional to non-traditional, that work with a range of students from different socioeconomic groups. We’ve taught our curriculum in high-need schools in the Bronx, independent schools in Silicon Valley, and after-school programs in San Antonio. The Role Support our team of world-class Wayfinder trainers, or guides, as we like to call them. The ideal Wayfinder guide pairs an engaging and dynamic personality with a level of knowledge to facilitate professional learning experiences that leave educators feeling confident and excited to implement Wayfinder in their classrooms. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated person who is excited to work in a fast-paced environment and has a proven track-record of project management and an entrepreneurial mindset. You are extremely organized, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and thrive off of the opportunity to solve real-world problems for educators.  Please note that this is a seasonal, contractor opportunity. If you are interested in full-time employment with Wayfinder, please see currently open opportunities on our Careers page. No agreement for full-time employment is indicated through your acceptance of this contracted position.

• Own and execute regional account strategy to drive new partnerships and expand Wayfinder’s impact • Build and maintain strong relationships with district and school leaders, grounded in an understanding of K–12 challenges and trends • Identify partner needs and position Wayfinder as a strategic, mission-aligned solution • Proactively source, develop, and close new district and school partnerships through intentional outbound efforts • Lead 4–6 meaningful daily conversations with educators and district leaders to build alignment around purpose learning and Wayfinder’s model • Serve as a consultative problem-solver, supporting schools through the partnership journey and addressing barriers to adoption • Represent Wayfinder onsite and at conferences with prospective partners • Scope, negotiate, and close partnership agreements to meet or exceed revenue targets • Maintain accurate pipeline and account data in Salesforce and leverage existing partners to drive regional growth • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, implementation, and marketing teams to deepen engagement across target accounts