Orijin, PBC

Orijin is a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) and certified B-Corporation that provides educational and workforce development programs for justice-impacted individuals. Their mission is to prepare every justice-impacted individual for sustainable employment. Orijin partners with correctional facilities and employers to provide incarcerated individuals with access to a secure learning platform and a robust suite of educational and skilled trades courses, tailored to individual goals, skills, and interests. They never charge incarcerated individuals or their families for their technology or services.

Orijin's approach has proven to exceed the technological needs of correctional facilities, reduce recruitment and retention costs for employers, and lead their learners to sustainable employment. Their products and services are currently deployed in over 150 facilities across 18 states and growing. Their focus on providing education and job training opportunities has resulted in a 95% increase in access to education and technology for incarcerated individuals. They are committed to breaking the cycle of incarceration and helping individuals rebuild their lives and create sustainable employment.

Orijin offers a fully remote work environment with a preference for candidates located in the Eastern time zone. While the company has an office in New York City, 30% of its staff are based remotely. The job requires up to 20% travel, which would be field-based, meaning travel to various client locations.

Orijin provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance. Additionally, they offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a generous 5% yearly bonus.

Orijin is a public benefit corporation dedicated to breaking the cycle of incarceration by preparing every justice-impacted individual for sustainable employment. They partner with correctional facilities and employers to empower justice-impacted individuals with the necessary educational tools and skills development to rewrite their life stories. Orijin provides secure tablet computers connected to their robust cloud-based learning and communications platform, which offers access to a wide range of educational programs, vocational training, and job readiness resources. They never charge incarcerated individuals or their families for their technology or services.

Orijin promotes a culture of innovation, compassion, and social responsibility. Their mission to break the cycle of incarceration and provide educational opportunities to justice-impacted individuals is reflected in their values of seeing more than a single story, embracing a growth mindset, and pursuing ethical economics. This is further evidenced by their diverse leadership team and their commitment to hiring individuals with criminal records.

Orijin is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, prioritizing a workplace that values and respects diverse cultural, ethnic, and experiential backgrounds. They actively encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and have a 15% justice-impacted workforce, demonstrating their commitment to understanding that individuals are not defined by their past. They also believe in a growth mindset and ethical economics, making their services free for incarcerated individuals and their families.