Career Opportunities

First 5 LA offers its staff members a challenging, creative and fast-paced environment as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the quality of life for children ages 0-5 in Los Angeles County. Join the team of experienced and committed professionals and help First 5 LA meet the goals of its Strategic Plan (pdf).

First 5 LA offers full-time and part-time staff members excellent employee benefits.

To Apply:

If you are interested in pursuing a professional opportunity with First 5 LA, click on the position headings below. You will be redirected to another website that will give the full job description for the position as well as an electronic application form to complete.

If you do not have access to a computer or cannot complete the application electronically, please contact 213.482.5902 and ask for the Department of Human Resources for assistance in submitting your application.

Please note that the formatting of your uploaded resume may cause the document to appear altered on your monitor.  Please be assured that this will not affect the viewing of the document on our end. 
 
If you do not have access to a computer please contact 213.482.5902 and ask for the Department of Human Resources for assistance in submitting your application.
 
Due to the high volume of responses we receive for our postings we are regrettably unable to provide status updates and verifications in addition to the electronic verification that your application was received.
 
First 5 LA is an equal opportunity employer.

All positions open until filled.

• Public Affairs Officer II/Best Start Communications Coordinator
  Best Start Communities:  Gateway Cities
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt
• Public Affairs Officer II/Best Start Communications Coordinator
  Best Start Communities:  South Central Los Angeles/Compton
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt
• Program Officer II / Best Start Communities: Lancaster/Palmdale
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt
• Research Analyst II / Research & Evaluation Department
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt
• Program Officer III / Program Development
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt
• Director - Policy Department
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt
• Policy Analyst III - Policy Department
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt
• Policy Analyst II - Policy Department
  2 Fulltime Positions available - FLSA Status: Exempt
• Director - Program Development
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt
• Director - Information Technology Department
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt
• CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER - Programs Division
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt

• PLACE BASED MARKETING MANAGER - Public Affairs Department
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt

• COUNTYWIDE MARKETING MANAGER - Public Affairs Department
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt

• PROGRAM OFFICER II - Program Development Department
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt 

• Program Officer II - Community Investments Department
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt

• Director - Best Start Communities
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt

• *Expired Program Officer II - Best Start Communities Department
  Best Start Communities:  Palmdale/Lancaster
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt
• *Expired Writer / Editor - Public Affairs Department
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt
• *Expired Social Media Coordinator - Public Affairs Department
  Fulltime Position - FLSA Status: Exempt

*Due to an overwhelming response for these positions we are no longer accepting applications. Given our staffing resources we are unable to respond to individual inquiries as to application status;  however all candidates who have submitted their application will be notified of their status in the coming weeks.