General Interest

The Agency Fund is a nonprofit innovation lab working to expand human agency — people's ability to make and act on meaningful choices.

We combine the agility of a startup with the reach of a global network, building projects at the intersection of technology, AI, and social science. Our small, distributed team brings together engineers, designers, researchers, and strategists who care deeply about using technology for human good. We've partnered with 200+ organizations worldwide, reaching millions annually through digital tools, behavioral insights, and scalable interventions. We value curiosity, autonomy, and collaboration — and we operate more like a mission-driven startup than a traditional NGO.

Don't see a role that fits right now?

We're a small team with a big mission, and we don't always have open roles — but we're always interested in hearing from people who care about the problems we're working on.

If you're excited about expanding human agency through AI, behavioral science, or technology and you think you could contribute to what we're building, we'd love to stay in touch. Submit a General Interest application and tell us who you are, what you're good at, and what draws you to our work. We review these on a rolling basis and reach out when something relevant opens up.

We're especially curious about people with backgrounds in:

Software engineering and AI/ML

Research, behavioral science, or development economics

Product design and UX

People operations, finance, or internal systems

Communications, content, or strategic partnerships

Program management and operational execution

This list isn't exhaustive so if you have a skill set that feels relevant to our mission, tell us about it.

Who you are:

You're drawn to mission-driven work and care about real-world impact, not just interesting problems

You're comfortable with ambiguity and thrive in small, entrepreneurial environments

You take initiative, work autonomously, and don't need a lot of hand-holding to get things done

You're a clear communicator and can work across a globally distributed team

You're humble, curious, and eager to keep learning

Bonus points if you have:

Experience working remotely and across time zones

Familiarity with global development, public health, or behavioral interventions

Prior experience at a startup, nonprofit innovation lab, or research organization

Why join us:

True Flexibility and Remote-First Culture: We believe in results over rigid schedules. As a globally distributed team, we've built a culture that supports you doing your best work, wherever and whenever that is.

Global Collaboration: Join a small, talented, and mission-driven team distributed across the globe.

Collaborate with Bold Thinkers: Work alongside experts in software, AI, social psychology, and development economics who are solving complex global problems.

Mission-Driven Impact: Your work will directly contribute to projects that improve health outcomes, social impact, and expand the capabilities of millions through AI and data-driven technology.

Compensation & Growth: We offer salaries benchmarked to be internationally competitive, paying higher than local market rates in most regions to attract world-class talent, while maintaining the sustainability of our non-profit mission.

Global Travel Opportunities: Opportunities for team meetups and project-related travel, contingent on visa acquisition.