Careers

Join our team and help shape the future of affordable housing!

Merritt group photo at Pony Express ground breaking

Our Team’s Dedication

At Merritt, we live our values every day: dedication to mission, putting people first, kindness, openness, trust, and a solutions-oriented approach—while supporting a healthy work-life balance. We believe everyone deserves a home in a community where they can thrive, and we invest in both affordable housing and people to build stronger communities.

If this aligns with your values, join us and be part of a lasting impact that matters.

A Career at Merritt

Merritt offers exceptional benefits and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, gender identity, age, or sexual orientation. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, our goal is a workforce at every level that reflects and strengthens the communities we serve.

Open Positions

Merritt is a mission-oriented affordable housing investor and lender. Rooted in California for more than 35 years, Merritt has been a trusted partner, investing more than $1.7 billion and creating over 12,500 affordable homes.

Merritt has two primary focus areas:

(a) investing with mission-aligned developers and funders to make the most challenging affordable housing projects possible

(b) investing in programs that develop the next generation of affordable housing professionals with a focus on strengthening the industry

Merritt is guided by our core values: People-First, Solutions-Oriented, Trust, Openness, and Kindness.

We are looking for exceptional people who have a passion for Merritt’s mission.