Careers2025-01-28T15:23:57-08:00

Never Stop Growing

Consider a career working with older adults

Thank you for considering joining our incredible team at Sequoia Living.

We are more than a workplace; we are united by a shared purpose and driven by meaningful values that guide everything we do. Together, we’re creating a place where everyone—our residents, participants, and team members—can feel supported, valued, and inspired.

Our three core values are the foundation of our work, and they’ll guide you as you embark on this journey with us:

  • Accountability: We make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Your dedication and passion will help strengthen the trust that makes Sequoia Living extraordinary.
  • Caring: We foster a culture of respect, empathy, and thoughtfulness where everyone feels valued. By embracing diverse perspectives and experiences, we create a space of belonging.
  • Teamwork: We’re stronger together. We celebrate each other’s strengths, offer patience and kindness, and uplift one another through every challenge.

Our nonprofit is a place where you can truly make an impact. Come join us!

Sara McVey
President and CEO

Personal Growth

Team members throughout are encouraged to explore their passions and expand their horizons. Fulfilled and joyful individual bring their best self to work, to their team, and to their community.

Professional Development

Whether through training programs, workshops, or mentoring, Sequoia Living team members have resources to help cultivate their talents and grow skillset.

Challenging the Status Quo

Team members are encouraged to explore new approaches to problem-solving and share innovative ideas. Unique perspectives help drive change and growth.

Continuous Learning

A fundamental aspect of our culture is the pursuit of knowledge. Continuous growth enriches lives, fosters joy, and strengthens communities.

In 2023, Sequoia Living achieved World’s Best Culture certification. This certification showcases our commitment to world-class excellence. We were recognized for having organizational values that fuel a rewarding work experience.

We believe we’re stronger together. We welcome people of different backgrounds and value their contributions. They are family, friends, and part of our communities; they make us better. We are stronger together — making us Sequoia Strong.

We’re fostering an environment that honors individuals of different backgrounds to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).

Core Values Guide Everything We Do

ACCOUNTABILITY

We are responsible to ourselves and others.

We know and exceed expectations.

We know our outcomes.

CARING

We are respectful and inclusive.

We listen and seek to understand.

We act with good intentions.

TEAMWORK

We actively look for ways to help.

We acknowledge and celebrate often.

We embrace common goals.

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