Careers
Our cause is our code
Ready to make an impact?
Our mission to defend children from sexual abuse is deeply embedded within our core — a shared code that drives us to do challenging work with resilience and determination.
As a nonprofit that develops and uses technology to defend children, we offer the best of both worlds. Our culture of innovation will challenge you to continually develop your skills while building groundbreaking solutions that create a safer world for kids.
We collaborate with the sharpest minds from tech, nonprofit, government, and law enforcement, and influence decisions that impact children across the globe. You’ll witness the real-world impact of your work as you create solutions alongside colleagues with top skills and unique perspectives.
Join us and take your place among some of the best hearts and minds as we build a world where every child can be safe, curious, and happy.
The employee experience
Our values of trust, inclusion, and resilience form the foundation of our employee experience. These values are expressed in four unique ways.
Critically committed
Our mission to defend children from sexual exploitation and abuse is our top priority and the driving force behind everything we do.
Whole-istically human
There is humanity in our mission, in how we treat each other, in our lives, in our work, and in our culture of wellness, care, and compassion.
Transformational tech
We are an unstoppable force — resting but never quitting. Constantly improving, challenging, adapting, and solving problems with technology and programs that drive positive change in children’s lives.
Purposeful growth
Combining our organizational stability with teamwork and passion, we create a foundation for individuals to become better versions of themselves together.
Unique, people-centered benefits
Work from the comfort of anywhere, inside the continental United States, with flexible schedules that revolve around you, a technology stipend to cover your home office needs, and occasional in-person team meet-ups.
Mental well-being
Thorn offers company-paid wellness support inclusive of therapy, coaching, trauma-informed counseling, and more.
Matched 401(k)
Invest in your future and financial well-being with our matched support.
Health benefits & paid leave
Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents as well as paid leave to grow your family, care for your loved ones, and care for yourself.
Generous time off
Adventure and rest how you see fit with flexible PTO and generous company time off, including a fall and winter break. Plus, a 6-week paid sabbatical after 4 years tenure.
Learning & development
A professional development budget to support your continued growth.
Our culture
We take immense pride and satisfaction in our efforts to build a safer world for children. The work we do every day drives tangible and meaningful results. Although this requires resilience, we add levity to our day-to-day by fostering a supportive environment where every person is afforded the space to work hard and rest well.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, & BELONGING
Making DEIB our priority
We believe that building a culture where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are woven into the fabric of our organization is vital to our mission. Thorn is committed to building a diverse team where there is equitable opportunity for growth and inclusive ways of working, and where every team member can feel a true sense of belonging as they bring their whole selves to this work.
WELLNESS COMMITMENT
Equipped for the journey
We foster an environment of wellness, care, and compassion. Our employees’ personal and professional well-being is key to our strong and resilient workforce. Supporting our team with wellness groups, individual coaching, and a connected community full of compassionate colleagues is vital to the sustainability of our work.
FLEXIBLE WORK MODEL
Work that works with you
As a remote-first organization since our inception in 2012, we’ve mastered how to create a connected culture and community that embraces teamwork and collaboration. We value and recognize that our human experiences — family, health, adventure — are important and necessary. We provide the autonomy and flexibility to succeed both individually and collectively.
Career with Cause: hear from our team
Learn about a career with Thorn from the people whose passion drives our mission — the Thorn team. Together, we blog about our unique culture, what inspires us to do what we do, and how a career here is unlike anything you’ve experienced.
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After three years, Thorn continues to be my dream job that I wake up excited for every morning. It is the rare intersection of cutting-edge technology, wonderful and passionate people, and a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.
David, Sr. Data Scientist
Working at Thorn is a highlight of my career. Not only do I get the opportunity to make a global impact every day, but I work with such brilliant and wonderful people. Thorn takes such great care of its employees through wellness benefits and professional development – I can’t think of anywhere else I would rather work.