11/06/2025: Basta is Hiring!

November 06, 2025

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11/06/2025

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Here's what we got on tap for you today

  • Meme of the Week

  • Article of the Week: Basta is Hiring!

  • New Job Opportunities

  • Win of the Week: The Merck Foundation Provides Cardiac Care to Underserved Communities Across America

  • Bummer of the Week: In the US, Millions Could Lose Access to Food Assistance Programs

Meme of the Week

Article of the Week

Basta is Hiring!

Happy November, Impact Jobbers! We’re back with another organization feature, and we think this one is really dang cool (we know we say that every time, but why would we feature uncool organizations?!).

But for real, this org is close to our hearts because, like us, they help people get jobs. Specifically, they help first-generation college students secure great jobs and launch meaningful careers.

Here’s the great news for you: Basta is currently hiring multiple remote positions. Read on, dear reader!

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Here’s everything you need to know about Basta:

  1. What they do: “We close the employment gap by combining data-driven career preparation with the power of human connection. Our AI-enabled programs and partnerships with leading employers have accelerated thousands of first-gen journeys on 300+ campuses.” Read their full About page here.

  2. Org size: 11-50 employees

  3. Year founded: 2016

  4. Headquartered: Brooklyn, New York (remote and hybrid positions available)

  5. Mission: “Basta is building the infrastructure that transforms how first-gen talent enter and advance in the workforce.”

Basta is currently hiring a Data Analytics Manager, Staff Engineer, and a Director of their new program called Discovery. You can find all the applications here.

Are you passionate about helping first-gen college grads succeed? Basta could be just the place for you.

Not the right fit? No worries, there’s more where that came from! Scroll down for the newest Impact Jobs on the marketplace.

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Win of the Week:

The Merck Foundation announced the launch of a new initiative that provides high-quality care to people living with heart diseases in underserved communities. The Collaborative for Equity in Cardiac Care initiative is a $22 million, five-year program that will provide grants to 11 public health organizations across the US.

Bummer of the Week:

As the government shutdown drags on in the US, millions of people could lose access to food assistance programs like SNAP. Click below for ways you can help.