2,281 Program Officer jobs in the United States

Program Officer

Job Family

Professional/Managerial

Type

Regular Full-Time

Position Status

Getty Center

Workplace Type

Hybrid/Partially Remote

Salaried/Hourly

Salaried

Hiring Pay Scale

$98,820 - $133,380 Annually

Salary

Commensurate with experience and internal equity

Program/Department

Foundation - 1045-Grants Programming

Requisition Number



ERRP Eligible

No

Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Job Summary

The Getty Foundation seeks an experienced arts professional to serve as the full-time Program Officer leading grantmaking for PST ART, the signature Southern California-wide celebration of visual art that has become the largest art event in the United States.

The Foundation and PST ART

The Foundation fulfills Getty's philanthropic mission by supporting individuals and institutions committed to advancing the greater understanding and preservation of the visual arts in Los Angeles and throughout the world. Through strategic grant initiatives, the Foundation strengthens art history as a global discipline, promotes the interdisciplinary practice of conservation, increases access to museum and archival collections, and develops the next generation of arts professionals.

Getty Foundation grants are a key component of Getty's PST ART, empowering the region's nonprofit arts organizations to research, design, and implement groundbreaking exhibitions and programming under a unifying theme. In 2011, the first edition of PST ART, Pacific Standard Time: Art in LA , rewrote the history of modern art from the perspective of the region. In 2017, the second edition, PST: LA/LA, put Latin American and Latinx art in dialogue with Los Angeles. The third, recently completed edition, PST ART: Art & Science Collide, explored the intersections of art and science-past, present, and in the imaginable future. This landmark regional series will now occur every five years beginning in 2030.

The Position

Working closely with the Creative Director of PST ART and the Foundation Associate Director, the Program Officer will be responsible for PST ART grantmaking across the five-year cycle, including funding rounds for exhibition research and implementation, and for programming. The Program Officer will help develop grantmaking strategies; design, implement, and promote calls for proposals; work closely with grantee organizations to offer support and ensure success over the life of the grant; and regularly evaluate and enhance the grantmaking approach over time. The Program Officer may also support other grantmaking activities to be determined based on their skills and experience and on the evolving needs of the Foundation's grantmaking.

Getty offers paid vacation, every other Friday off, excellent benefits, and a commitment to balancing work and personal life. We work onsite, and the expectation is that the Program Officer will reside within a commutable distance of the Getty Center. However, Getty offers a partial telework policy, for which this position is eligible, based on satisfactory job performance.

Major Job Responsibilities

Develop, implement, manage, and evaluate grantmaking for PST ART

• Act as a key contributor to the development of PST ART policies, long-range planning, and strategic direction

• Work with potential grantees to prepare proposals, manage review and award processes, and monitor the progress and impact of awarded grants

• Manage relationships with current and potential grantee organizations through site visits, written and oral communication, and problem-solving

• Participate in developing PST ART-related convenings

• Represent Getty, the Foundation, and PST ART at professional convenings, conferences, and presentations to a range of audiences

• Manage relationships across departments and programs of Getty

• Maintain and expand a professional network among local arts organizations and experts as well as relevant national and international connections

• Continually build knowledge of scholarship and activities in the visual arts in Los Angeles and around the world to inform the work of PST ART

• May supervise support staff, including monitoring work assignments, coaching, and evaluating staff performance

Qualifications

• A graduate degree in art history, museum studies, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and professional experience will also be considered

• Minimum 7-10 years' work experience in the visual arts and/or philanthropy, with museum experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of and passion for the visual arts, including deep understanding of what makes exhibitions and arts programming successful; familiarity with arts institutions throughout Southern California a plus

• Grantmaking experience and/or knowledge of the philanthropic sector a plus

**Please note: a cover letter is required to be considered for this role - either with your resume as a PDF or as a text entry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Broad expertise in the traditions and trends of the visual arts

• Strong strategic thinker able to translate understanding of organizations and their needs into effective grant programs

• Meaningful exposure to grantmaking as a recipient or, ideally, funder

• Superior listening and observation skills and high-level capacity to distill complex information and ideas into succinct summaries

• Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, balancing big-picture thinking with detail-oriented execution effectively

• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of applicants, grantees, outside advisors, and other experts

• Comfort with and ability to navigate through ambiguity and disagreement while balancing the perspectives of multiple stakeholders

• Flexibility, integrity, tact, and intellectual curiosity

Benefits and Perks

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
• 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan - with up to 5% Getty Match
• Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
• Educational Assistance and professional development
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
• On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
• Community service opportunities

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR .

Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. Job Summary

The Getty Foundation seeks an experienced arts professional to serve as the full-time Program Officer leading grantmaking for PST ART, the signature Southern California-wide celebration of visual art that has become the largest art event in the United States.

The Foundation and PST ART

The Foundation fulfills Getty’s philanthropic mission by supporting individuals and institutions committed to advancing the greater understanding and preservation of the visual arts in Los Angeles and throughout the world. Through strategic grant initiatives, the Foundation strengthens art history as a global discipline, promotes the interdisciplinary practice of conservation, increases access to museum and archival collections, and develops the next generation of arts professionals.  

Getty Foundation grants are a key component of Getty’s PST ART, empowering the region’s nonprofit arts organizations to research, design, and implement groundbreaking exhibitions and programming under a unifying theme. In 2011, the first edition of PST ART, Pacific Standard Time: Art in LA 1945–1980, rewrote the history of modern art from the perspective of the region. In 2017, the second edition, PST: LA/LA, put Latin American and Latinx art in dialogue with Los Angeles. The third, recently completed edition, PST ART: Art & Science Collide, explored the intersections of art and science—past, present, and in the imaginable future. This landmark regional series will now occur every five years beginning in 2030.

The Position

Working closely with the Creative Director of PST ART and the Foundation Associate Director, the Program Officer will be responsible for PST ART grantmaking across the five-year cycle, including funding rounds for exhibition research and implementation, and for programming. The Program Officer will help develop grantmaking strategies; design, implement, and promote calls for proposals; work closely with grantee organizations to offer support and ensure success over the life of the grant; and regularly evaluate and enhance the grantmaking approach over time. The Program Officer may also support other grantmaking activities to be determined based on their skills and experience and on the evolving needs of the Foundation’s grantmaking.

Getty offers paid vacation, every other Friday off, excellent benefits, and a commitment to balancing work and personal life. We work onsite, and the expectation is that the Program Officer will reside within a commutable distance of the Getty Center. However, Getty offers a partial telework policy, for which this position is eligible, based on satisfactory job performance.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, manage, and evaluate grantmaking for PST ART

• Act as a key contributor to the development of PST ART policies, long-range planning, and strategic direction

• Work with potential grantees to prepare proposals, manage review and award processes, and monitor the progress and impact of awarded grants

• Manage relationships with current and potential grantee organizations through site visits, written and oral communication, and problem-solving

• Participate in developing PST ART-related convenings

• Represent Getty, the Foundation, and PST ART at professional convenings, conferences, and presentations to a range of audiences

• Manage relationships across departments and programs of Getty

• Maintain and expand a professional network among local arts organizations and experts as well as relevant national and international connections

• Continually build knowledge of scholarship and activities in the visual arts in Los Angeles and around the world to inform the work of PST ART

• May supervise support staff, including monitoring work assignments, coaching, and evaluating staff performance

Qualifications

• A graduate degree in art history, museum studies, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and professional experience will also be considered

• Minimum 7-10 years’ work experience in the visual arts and/or philanthropy, with museum experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of and passion for the visual arts, including deep understanding of what makes exhibitions and arts programming successful; familiarity with arts institutions throughout Southern California a plus

• Grantmaking experience and/or knowledge of the philanthropic sector a plus

**Please note: a cover letter is required to be considered for this role - either with your resume as a PDF or as a text entry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Broad expertise in the traditions and trends of the visual arts

• Strong strategic thinker able to translate understanding of organizations and their needs into effective grant programs

• Meaningful exposure to grantmaking as a recipient or, ideally, funder

• Superior listening and observation skills and high-level capacity to distill complex information and ideas into succinct summaries

• Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, balancing big-picture thinking with detail-oriented execution effectively

• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of applicants, grantees, outside advisors, and other experts

• Comfort with and ability to navigate through ambiguity and disagreement while balancing the perspectives of multiple stakeholders

• Flexibility, integrity, tact, and intellectual curiosity

Benefits and Perks

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
• 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
• Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
• Educational Assistance and professional development
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
• On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
• Community service opportunities

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR .

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan, global philanthropy committed to helping people, communities, and the planet flourish. For nearly six decades, the foundation has supported creative thinkers and problem solvers working on some of the world's most pressing challenges-from climate change and economic inequality to threats to democracy and gender injustice.

With assets of approximately $12.8 billion and annual grantmaking exceeding $00 million, the foundation invests in long-term, trust-based partnerships with organizations across the U.S. and around the world. Its approach centers on collaboration, learning, and equity, with a deep commitment to racial justice and strengthening the effectiveness of philanthropy itself.

The Gender Equity and Governance Program seeks a Program Officer for its Global Reproductive Equity (GRE) strategy which focuses on ensuring that all people and especially women and girls facing the greatest barriers - in East Africa and Francophone West Africa - can seek, access, and use comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including safe and legal abortion care, to support their health, well-being, and life aspirations. The role may evolve over time to be inclusive of other areas of work in the gender, rights, governance, and global development field.

The position is based in Menlo Park, California. Staff are currently expected to work from the Hewlett Foundation offices at least 2-3 times per week when they are not traveling. The salary range for this role is 195,000 - 223,000. Program Officers of the Hewlett Foundation serve an eight-year term.

About the Gender Equity and Governance Program:

The Gender Equity and Governance Program (GEG) supports people-especially young people, women, and girls-to advocate for their needs and shape their futures. It funds efforts to build inclusive societies by strengthening the systems, policies, narratives, and practices that promote gender equity and responsive governance. The program operates across five interconnected strategies:

• Global Reproductive Equity
• U.S. Reproductive Equity
• Women's Economic Empowerment
• Inclusive Governance
• Evidence-Informed Policymaking

GEG works in East and West Africa, the Americas, and at regional and global levels. It supports civil society organizations, grassroots movements, and advocacy networks that advance sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice (SRHRJ), and promotes equitable, and inclusive approaches to governance and economic and social development.

The Gender Equity and Governance Program team is comprised of 20 staff, including nine Program Officers.

The Opportunity: Program Officer, Global Reproductive Equity:

The Program Officer will lead the Global Reproductive Equity (GRE) strategy, which focuses on ensuring that all people and especially women and girls facing the greatest barriers - in East Africa and Francophone West Africa - can seek, access, and use comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including safe and legal abortion care, to support their health, well-being, and life aspirations.

Reporting to Gender Equity and Governance Program Director Mallika Dutt, the Program Officer will have primary responsibilities within the Global Reproductive Equity strategy and will collaborate with colleagues across the program. They will contribute to the foundation's interest in and practice of outcome-focused philanthropy, developing and updating strategies, identifying benchmarks and milestones to assess progress against these strategies, and planning and commissioning evaluations to contribute to learning and better understand impact.

This is a dynamic and evolving role that invites bold thinking, deep listening, and collaborative action. The Program Officer will work closely with grantee partners, peer funders, and other stakeholders to co-create solutions, strengthen networks, and amplify voices in the field. They will also contribute to shaping the future of the GEG Program as it undergoes a strategic review in 2026 and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Grantmaking & Strategy Implementation
  Manage and evolve a portfolio of grants aligned with the GRE strategy. Support the transition to refreshed programming and contribute to strategy development, learning, and evaluation.
• Field Building & Ecosystem Strengthening
  Engage with diverse actors - grantee partners, funders, researchers, advocates - to assess needs, identify gaps, and promote collaboration. Commission research and learning initiatives to explore catalytic approaches.
• Partner Support & Capacity Strengthening
  Build trust-based relationships with grantee partners. Identify opportunities to support organizational resilience and amplify their work through storytelling, convening, and connection.
• Cross-Program & Cross-Foundation Collaboration
  Work with colleagues across the GEG Program and the foundation to identify shared learning opportunities and foster a healthy, inclusive organizational culture.
• Knowledge Sharing & Influence
  Represent the foundation in donor collaboratives and philanthropic fora. Share insights through speaking engagements, and other platforms to elevate grantee voices and field learnings.

Who You Are:

You are a strategic, curious, and collaborative leader who thrives in emergent spaces. You bring a deep commitment to reproductive equity, social movements, and equitable philanthropic practice. You are energized by co-creating with others and navigating complexity with humility and creativity.

You will also bring:

• 8-10 years of experience in global development, health, or reproductive rights, especially in African contexts.
• Lived or professional experience in Francophone West Africa and/or East Africa.
• Comfort working on abortion rights and navigating diverse perspectives with diplomacy.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across cultures and sectors.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice in your work.
• Working proficiency in French (fluency preferred).
• Experience with civil society organizations, grassroots movements, and advocacy networks.
• Familiarity with philanthropic practice centered on trust, equity, and feminist principles.

Work Environment & Travel:

• Based in Menlo Park, CA, with hybrid work expectations (2-3 days/week in office).
• Flexibility to work remotely for up to 4 weeks/year.
• Travel up to 35% of the time, primarily to East and West Africa.

Compensation & Benefits:

The Hewlett Foundation is committed to providing compensation that is competitive within the philanthropic sector. We offer a generous total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and comprehensive benefits.

The salary range for this role is 195,000 - 223,000. Offers are based on the candidate's years of experience and our practice of maintaining salary equity within the foundation. This position is exempt and full-time. Program Officers of the Hewlett Foundation serve for an eight-year term.

To Apply:

To learn more about the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation please visit:

This search is being led by Allison Kupfer Poteet, Alejandra Villa, and Robert Diggs of NPAG. Candidates may submit an application including a resume and cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications via NPAG's website (open link in a separate tab).

Prospective candidates may sign up to learn more via Microsoft Bookings. Nominations may be submitted via this link.

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation embraces the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, both internally in our hiring process and organizational culture, and externally, in our grantmaking and related practices. We are an equal opportunity employer, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

Position Title: Program Officer

Reports To: Vice President of Programs

Location: Echo Park, Los Angeles; hybrid schedule (3 days/week in-office required)

Time Commitment: Full-time

Announcement Date: September 5, 2025

Applications Due: open until filled

Compensation: $8,800- $9,600/month; commensurate with experience

Position Summary

The Levitt Foundation is seeking an experienced, high-performing Program Officer to oversee the Foundation’s growing national portfolio of Levitt Music Series grantees, comprised of nonprofits based in small towns to large cities across the country. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team environment, working across the organization with Foundation staff and closely with the Programs team to expand the reach of the Foundation’s grantmaking and deepen impact in communities. The Program Officer will work with grant applicants, new and existing grantees, conduct site visits throughout the country, manage each phase of grant cycles, and identify and develop resources to support the local efforts of grantees and advance programmatic goals and outcomes.

The Program Officer will play a key role in identifying opportunities and developing strategies aligned with the Foundation’s values and mission to inform Levitt network initiatives and new grant programs. The ideal candidate will have an interest in traveling to communities across the country and strong interpersonal and analytical skills and program management experience, along with a passion for Levitt’s mission of supporting free, outdoor concerts as a means to create welcoming, vibrant public spaces and invigorate community life.

Major Areas of Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains strong, authentic relationships with grant seekers and grantees
• Identifies and builds relationships with a range of organizations to support outreach efforts to help attract diverse applicant pools from across the country and nonprofit sector
• Manages each phase of the Levitt Music Series application period, including the review and award process
• Provides guidance, technical assistance and support to grant seekers throughout the application process
• Manages portfolio of Levitt Music Series grantees including tracking grant deliverables, disbursements, and reporting
• Provides guidance and support to grantees, including technical assistance and regular communication, for impactful execution of funded programs
• Performs site visits of current grantees to nurture relationships and discuss feedback and ideas regarding Levitt Foundation support
• Identifies, develops and provides resources and learning opportunities for grantees to effectively support their Levitt Music Series and work in the field
• Evaluates grant program measures and outcomes, identifies key findings, and provides recommendations to support program impact
• Plays a role in the development, implementation, and management of new grant programs
• Performs site visits of prospective grantees to learn about their communities and assess potential match for future Levitt Foundation funding
• Co-creates and facilitates in-person and online Levitt training sessions for potential and existing grantees
• Collaborates with cross-departmental teams to facilitate information sharing amongst the Levitt network
• Plays a key role in the development and implementation of processes and systems to support efficiencies within the Programs department
• Ensures program-related information and resources are current on the Levitt network's grants portal and information exchange platform
• Remains abreast of evolving practices in the fields of philanthropy, creative placemaking, arts funding, and performing arts presenting
• Represents the Levitt Foundation at events, conferences, and other related activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in effective grantmaking, program development, and/or project management
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to develop productive relationships with colleagues, potential applicants, grantees, partners, and stakeholders
• Excellent project management skills with a strong ability to balance multiple, often competing, priorities, without loss of attention to detail
• Innovative and critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent writing skills with keen ability to communicate clearly
• Working knowledge of creative placemaking and driving social impact through the arts; experience in the performing arts a plus
• Ability to commit to and interest in traveling throughout the country for site visits and national conferences throughout the summer and fall, up to 3 times per month; duration of travel is approx. 2 to 5 days per trip
• Willingness to adapt as programs evolve and comfortable adjusting based on organization and grantee needs
• Strong leadership qualities with ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Self-motivated with high degree of initiative and entrepreneurial spirit
• Passion for the Levitt mission of building community through music
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new technologies
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Application Submission

To apply, upload your cover letter and resume at

The Levitt Foundation offers a dynamic work environment and competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and other benefits. EEO/AAW employer.

About the Levitt Foundation

The Levitt Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We’re a national social impact funder at the intersection of music, public space, and community building that partners with nonprofits and changemakers to build a more healthy, equitable, and thriving future for all. We realize our mission of building community through music through supporting free live music, as well as projects and programs that advance vibrant music ecosystems. In 2025, more than 650 free outdoor Levitt concerts will take place in 50+ towns and cities across America, bringing joy to nearly one million people of all ages and backgrounds.

The Levitt Foundation is committed to equal opportunity throughout our organization and all aspects of our work, recognizing this commitment as essential to realizing the Levitt mission. We value having a team with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and skills so our approach to grantmaking is well-rounded and the connection with our team members and the communities we support is authentic. Thus, we encourage applicants from all walks of life and backgrounds. We strive to create a positive working culture through professional development opportunities, employee recognition, and team-building events and activities. We focus on creating a working environment that promotes collaboration and fairness. This commitment fosters a culture where team members can truly belong, contribute, and grow. To learn more about the Levitt Foundation and the national Levitt network, visitlevitt.org.

Overview

Intrepid, an SPA Company, brings more than 20 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense and U.S. Government, consistently setting the standard for excellence in the federal marketplace. Committed to advancing the mission of the U.S. Warfighter, Intrepid leverages technological superiority to deliver innovative solutions across air, space, land, and sea domains. We are proud to foster a collaborative, dynamic work environment, offering competitive compensation and an industry-leading 401k contribution. Our team is built through merit and achievement, and we're always looking for the best and brightest to join us in our growth. We treat our people like family, we are mission-focused, and we give back! Join us today.

This role will serve as a Program Officer supporting the IFMC Management Support Office.

Responsibilities

Support an Army Project Office providing program analyst support to the coordination and execution of Staff Action Coordination Office (SACO) actions assigned to the project office. Responsible for utilizing an internal Task Management System to manage actions. Primary duties include working within the Program Executive Office Sharepoint TeamTrack system to receive, acknowledge, assign, track and close out all SACO actions assigned to the project office. Responsible for identifying the appropriate project office subject matter expert to work the action, assigning the action and collecting responses to consolidate and submit through TeamTrack to close out the action. Reviews and determines all appropriate requirements required for task completion. Administers all phases of task responses, including final coordination with Leadership for concurrence. Additional responsibilities include tracking and reporting weekly metrics on project office performance accomplishing the assigned actions. The incumbent provides analysis, evaluation and problem-solving services on specific command driven Organic Industrial Base (OIB) centric problems, projects, programs, or functions. Monitors security and industrial policy issues that may impact the Command's mission.

Ensures dissemination of information to the staff and coordinates the staffs efforts to ensure their expertise is available to the Program Operations Director during the decision making process. Organizes and develops briefings. Monitors and reviews strategies, doctrine, policies, directives, and instructions from higher echelon headquarters and makes recommendations to the Program Operations Director. Collects appropriate data and prepares project and position papers. Organizes and delivers briefings and updates to directors, managers and supervisors at all levels within and outside of IFMC. Develops comprehensive plans and procedures for the integration of material into briefings and staff reports. Analyzes and evaluates issues typically diverse in nature, that require expertise and input from IFMC leadership. Develops plans and strategies for the internal and external integration of day-to-day and long range projects, actions and activities requiring collaboration from multiple staff elements. Provides critical guidance and instruction on execution objectives. Reviews and interprets taskings and clarifies requests from various government and non-government agencies. Receives and evaluates products containing information that may be sensitive or controversial in nature, and require delicate coordination and diplomacy.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in associated field
• 3-5 years of program analyst experience within or supporting an Army project office
• Proficient MS office product-line expertise
• Be a US citizen
• Be a resident of the Huntsville/Tennessee Valley area
• Strong attention to detail
• Active DoD Secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication's skills, people skills and enthusiasm
• Highly organized, flexible and demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to meet time-sensitive tasks
• Ability to work with minimum guidance in addressing actions, and then use knowledge, ingenuity, innovation and experience to complete the product
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks in a team environment
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II or better Certification in the area of acquisition, financial management or engineering a plus

JOB OVERVIEW

Philanthropy Northwest is seeking a limited-term Program Officer to join our team for 18 months and contribute to the successful execution of the Thriving Communities grantmaking program. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in partnering with community-based organizations to facilitate their access to and management of federal grant funds.

As a Program Officer, you will partner with a multi-disciplinary team to provide clear communication of expectations and requirements, collaborate to solve problems, and provide technical assistance with the goal of reducing administrative burden and increasing access to federal grant funding for environmental justice.

We are looking for candidates who are well-versed in participatory grant-making practices and are committed to advancing our program's overarching goals while championing principles of equity. While familiarity with federal grant-making practices is advantageous, it is not mandatory for consideration.

If you are passionate about empowering communities, fostering equity, and driving positive change, we encourage you to apply and join us in this important endeavor.

About the EPA Thriving Communities Environmental Program

EPA’s Thriving Communities Grantmaking program makes it easier for small community-based organizations to access federal funding, responds to community feedback about the need to reduce barriers to federal funds and improve the efficiency of the awards process to ensure communities that have long faced underinvestment can access the benefits of the largest climate investment in history. Communities will be able to apply to a Grantmaker for a subgrant to fund a range of different environmental project activities. Philanthropy Northwest is the Region 10 grantmaker, serving Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington; and will collaborate with regional philanthropic partners to ensure the equitable distribution of funding to support community-led environmental work.

• FLSA classification – Exempt
• Role Type Full-time (
• 18-month LTE(JF1) (DC2) (3) )
• Reports to – Director, Grantmaking
• Location
• Hybrid position based in Seattle or anywhere in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, or Washington state, with periodic in-person presence at HQ in Seattle.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages a portfolio of subgrantees which includes; implementing a monitoring plan, providing technical assistance and support, monitoring program progress and evaluation, and managing communications and reporting
• In collaboration with Grant Administrators, work closely with grantee partners to foster understanding of grant processes and systems including programmatic, financial and data collection requirements.
• Serve as a key resource for subgrantees, providing information and connections to aid in the successful execution of environmental projects.
• Collaborate with grantee partners and other stakeholders to identify and address potential challenges, fostering a solution-oriented approach.
• Implement and manage user-friendly data collection systems to streamline reporting processes for grant recipients, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist subgrantees in the accurate and timely submission of required documents and reports.
• With guidance from the grant systems analyst, support analysis of trends and identification of areas of improvement.
• Maintain comprehensive grant documentation in accordance with PNW and EPA requirements.
• Coordinate with technical experts to organize and facilitate both virtual and in-person meetings, providing essential information, resources, and technical knowledge to support project implementation.

Other

• Engage in enterprise-wide activities and team building, including staff meetings, peer coaching, learning and development, annual conference, staff committees and other enterprise events throughout the year.
  • This is not a comprehensive list of duties and may be asked to take on other administrative and operational tasks, as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• • Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in community engagement fostering trust and confidence within diverse communities.
  • Proven track record of effectively collaborating with diverse communities and cultures in the Pacific Northwest, specifically WA, OR, ID, or AK.
  • Demonstrated success in working in a diverse and inclusive work environment that values racial equity and inclusion.
  • Familiarity and experience providing grants management support either as a grant recipient and preferably as a funder
  • Substantial experience in the philanthropic, nonprofit, or public sector, with a strong understanding of community dynamics.
  • Familiarity with climate change, demonstrating a commitment to equity.
• Proficiency in participatory practices and community-based approaches, with a focus on empowering community voices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse groups.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of handling multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite for documentation and communication purposes.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a clean driving record for business travel.
• Ability to travel frequently and drive long distances, adhering to safety regulations and maintaining composure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated success in implementing participatory practices and driving community-led initiatives that promote equity and social justice.
• A capacity for self-reflection, humility, and curiosity, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented approach.
• Multi-lingual/multi-literate candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, enhancing the ability to engage with diverse communities effectively.
• Experience using a grantmaking/CRM platform for data management and tracking grants management and community engagement efforts.
• Familiarity with federal grant processes, including knowledge of grant requirements and reporting procedures, to support effective project implementation.

About the job Program Officer

Position Summary :

The Program Officer Alabama will be responsible for assisting with: (1) implementing a continuum of programs and business advisory services that creates opportunities for more entrepreneurs, small businesses and not-for-profits to increase business knowledge, strengthen management capacity, and access affordable and adequate capital for business growth; (2) maintaining relationships with outside experts/vendors/consultants, funders and government agencies, (3) performance outcome data tracking and the preparation of reports as required by funding partners and/or senior management

Primary Job Functions:
Business Training, Program Administration and Management

• Provides administrative support for the planning, coordination, implementation and assessment of all program activity, events, training and workshops in the market, in accordance with organizational goals and timelines.
• Provides one on one support, working directly with entrepreneurs and business owners to support capacity building, business education and business growth.
• Conducts trainings and facilitates workshops for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

• Provides administrative support for all lending activity in market by assisting with loan packaging, client follow-up, document screening, and CRM compliance management.
• Assists with a range of project management and administrative responsibilities, including, budget and expenditure tracking, organizing meetings and workshops, and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Ensures organizational goals, reporting guidelines, and project timelines are met.
• Utilizes program-specific tracking systems.
• Processes program applications and contributes to participant selection.

• Administers and maintains client surveys and questionnaires for quality assurance and reporting.

Community Outreach & Relationship Management

• Cultivates good working relationships with key agencies and stakeholders critical to TruFund's ongoing business advisory services, program delivery, business relationships loan and program referral activity, and branding.
• Support program and lending goals, while nurturing a quality client experience.
• Works with Communications Department on outreach and marketing efforts designed to solicit and promote TruFund's training opportunities to businesses, employers, and other target audiences.

• Attends community outreach, industry and partner events and maintains a calendar of related activity and events in the market.
• Assists with workshops, new borrower trainings, panel discussions, and speaking engagements for audiences with a wide range of professional backgrounds.
• Facilitates business networking and peer to peer learning.
• Communicates with vendors, consultants, subject matter experts and other external stakeholders to support program implementation.

Materials Development

• Works collaboratively to inform, develop and distribute program materials to support program and community engagement goals.
• Supports resource development activity as needed, including grant writing and management.
• Informs and supports the development of program reports and agreements.

Qualifications:
Education and Related Work Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in related field or 3 - 5 years of training and/or technical assistance experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and previous experience in planning and conducting basic, intermediate and advanced training programs for diverse audiences
• Lending experience a plus

• Experience working with MWBE, LMI businesses and not-for-profit organizations a plus
• Experience working in supplier diversity, construction and professional services contracting, small business resiliency and/or disaster recovery a plus

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Must be able to work on multiple projects and to prioritize effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work both as a team member and independently is required.

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required
• Working knowledge/experience with project management software/applications a plus
• Previous experience in the development and facilitation of workshops, panels and one on one coaching, and other business advisory experience
• Must have demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders
• Knowledge of marketing, small business planning, financial management, strategic planning, project management and community development is strongly preferred.

• Working experience/knowledge of the low-mod income communities in Alabama
• This position requires a high degree of self-motivation, dedication, creativity, and willingness to accept a demanding (and personally satisfying) position.

Other Special Considerations

• Must be able to travel throughout Alabama, as needed

• Must be able to work nights and weekends where required for program coordination and implementation
• This job is performed under general office conditions, and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

Organization

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust ("Helmsley") is a global philanthropy driven by a vision of building better futures for people by increasing access to healthcare, advancing new research and ideas, and improving the quality of everyday life. Helmsley strives to make a meaningful impact in its focus areas, matching its significant financial assets with a rigorous and results-oriented approach. Helmsley is committed to close and productive partnerships with its grantees, as well as with other funders and impact players in government, academia, and the private sector who share its interests and goals. Above all, Helmsley endeavors to be forward-thinking in every aspect of its work and will take risks that others cannot or will not take when the risk/reward trade-off warrants.

Since 2008, when Helmsley began its active grantmaking, it has committed more than $4.5 billion. For more information on Helmsley, please visit

The Vulnerable Children in Sub-Saharan Africa Program (VCSSA Program)

The Helmsley Charitable Trust funds holistic programs to help ensure the well-being of children and families in remote communities in sub-Saharan Africa. We learn from the communities themselves what they need to thrive. Building resilience is at the core of our grantmaking. We work with rural communities in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Zambia.

Our work falls under two overarching pillars. The first, increasing access to quality healthcare focuses on maternal and infant health outcomes, fighting neglected tropical diseases and strengthening healthcare ecosystems. Under our second pillar, we aim to build rural health infrastructure and strengthen economic development.

Position Summary

The Helmsley Charitable Trust seeks a Program Officer (PO) to directly support the Vulnerable Children in sub-Saharan Africa Program Director within an evolving grant portfolio that aims to identify and support high-impact interventions to improve the health and livelihoods of children, their families, and their communities in target countries within sub-Saharan Africa. The Program Officer will assist the Program Director with the continual development and implementation of a multi-million-dollar annual grants program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The VCSSA Program Officer will support the Program Director and Trustee with all aspects of developing and implementing the VCSSA strategic plan, including responsibilities for grant and relationship management, program development and monitoring, and internal and external engagement.

Grant & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship manager with grantees.
• Manage the program's grants through each grant life cycle, including grant application, due diligence and reporting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and provide ongoing technical support, guidance and accompaniment to applicants and grantees.
• Work with grantees to track progress and outcomes.
• Identify constructive solutions for grantees when challenges arise.
• Work with colleagues and grantees to help identify other implementing partners, donors, technical resources and collaborators working in the same geographic and programmatic sector space to optimize the impact of VCSSA grant funding and promote knowledge sharing among Helmsley grantees and partners.

Program Development & Monitoring

• Identify and source new projects and potential grantees.
• Review and evaluate proposals and prepare concise and analytical grant recommendations for Trustees.
• Contribute to program development and monitoring by organizing, conducting and/or attending meetings, symposia and site visits that further VCSSA program goals, including virtual engagements as well as domestic and international travel (including Sub-Saharan Africa) as needed.
• Remain abreast of geopolitical, environmental and contextual issues impacting the geographic and programmatic focus areas of the VCSSA portfolio, advising the Program Director or Trustees as appropriate.

External Engagement

• Assist the Program Director with identifying and managing external consultants and contracts.
• Effectively communicate information about the VCSSA program and Helmsley's mission to target audiences, collaborating with and providing support to Helmsley's Communications department as needed.
• Represent Helmsley at external meetings and events.

Internal Collaboration

• Collaborate with colleagues in cooperative approaches to grant making.
• Amplify awareness of the VCSSA program within Helmsley by serving as a champion of and ambassador for program grantees, projects and strategy; Collaborate with and provide support to Helmsley's Communications department as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Completion of an advanced degree (master's degree or higher) in international development, global health, medicine, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant project and/or grant management experience in a non-governmental, non-profit, or philanthropic organization.
• Demonstrated experience or technical expertise in global health, health systems strengthening (HSS), innovative health technologies, maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), economic development or related discipline; experience in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred.
• Familiarity with the types of challenges and opportunities which may arise for grantees and local communities in Helmsley's programmatic and geographic focus areas in Sub-Saharan Africa (Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Zambia).
• Experience with grantmaking and/or grant management; working on grants to Sub-Saharan African countries preferred.
• Proficiency in reviewing and managing budgets.
• Experience with monitoring and impact evaluation, including setting and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to translate concepts succinctly to diverse stakeholders and audiences.
• Must be detail-orientated and have strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage priorities on projects with multiple collaborators.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative, prioritize and accurately complete multiple tasks, and work under deadlines and changing priorities.
• Ability to think creatively, encourage innovative problem-solving, and co-create solutions with colleagues and grantees.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Proven track-record of working effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Experience living or working in Sub-Saharan Africa a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Salary, Health, Well-being, and Living Our Mission

Helmsley is dedicated to creating stronger, healthier futures for communities in the U.S. and around the world. Helmsley colleagues are intelligent, creative, forward-thinking, and strongly committed to working productively with each other and with our grantee partners. Each was drawn to Helmsley by the same opportunity: to help build this young organization into a leading global charitable institution that will drive meaningful and measurable positive change in lives throughout the U.S. and around the world for years to come.

Helmsley is committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation commensurate with experience. The targeted starting salary range for this position is $72,000- 190,000.

Comprehensive benefits currently offered to employees (subject to change) include:

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and their families
• Generous 401(k) employer contribution
• Hybrid work schedule (up to two remote days a week)
• 23+ paid vacation and sick days
• 13+ paid holidays
• End of year office closure
• Summer Fridays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Personal and team professional development opportunities

Application Information

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume (in Word or PDF format) to the posting listed on the Helmsley Career Page. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact

The position is based at Helmsley's main office in New York City. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

All persons hired must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Helmsley will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Except when working remotely as permitted by Helmsley's temporary hybrid work policy, the ability to work and collaborate in person with colleagues at Helmsley's office is an essential function of this job.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required for the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Helmsley provides equal employment and promotional opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Science Program Officer

OceanX

About OceanX:

OceanX is a nonprofit working to unlock the ocean's sustainable potential. Through a dual focus on science and education, we're building a new paradigm where humanity and the ocean mutually thrive. Our approach is fueled by exploration, leveraging advanced research, multimedia educational programs, cross-sector partnerships, and advanced technology to help transform how people understand and value the ocean. Our work strives to fortify biodiversity and increase the sustainable use of ocean resources to help ensure the ocean remains a foundation for human wellbeing and potential. OceanX is a nonprofit operating program of Dalio Philanthropies.

For more information, visit and follow OceanX on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and LinkedIn.

Position Summary:

OceanX is seeking a Science Program Officer to drive scientific missions aboard the research vessel, OceanXplorer. Reporting directly to the OceanX co-CEO on all science-related matters, this role will play a central part in shaping and managing the science program. The Science Program Officer will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team spanning science, media, education, and marine operations, while serving as a key liaison with the global scientific and ocean exploration communities.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with external research organizations to identify, evaluate, and develop missions that are both scientifically significant and aligned with OceanX's broader mission. With the support of team members, the Science Program Officer will contribute across the full mission lifecycle- from ideation and proposal review to planning, execution, and post-mission evaluation - ensuring that each expedition delivers meaningful scientific impact and storytelling value.

OceanX is an entrepreneurial environment which values team players who can manage priorities and workstreams simultaneously. To thrive and succeed within our unique culture and work environment, you must demonstrate humility, innate curiosity, and openness to new ideas/approaches. You also must be hard working, composed and goal oriented. All employees are expected to be honest, excited about providing and receiving objective feedback, constantly striving for self-improvement, and committed to the pursuit of excellence

Position Location:

New York City, NY

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as expedition coordinator onboard the vessel, overseeing all elements of scientific missions
• Act as Head of Scientific Operations while onboard, ensuring scientific missions are effectively executed
• Lead outreach to the scientific and ocean exploration communities to build strategic alliances and partnerships in alignment with OceanX Partnerships
• Evaluate and recommend science mission proposals in collaboration with Digital Programs, Partnerships, and Education teams
• Manage communications on scientific programs and mission outputs with internal Digital Programs/Marketing & Communication teams and external partners (pre-mission, on-mission, and post-mission reporting)
• Oversee planning and logistics to ensure timely delivery of mission enablers (e.g., permitting, scientific equipment, and supplies)
• Direct onboard science and technical teams to ensure missions have the necessary resources and capabilities for success
• Develop and maintain budgets for science operations and projects
• Oversee Science team resources, including contractors, consultants, and onshore/offshore personnel
• Willingness to spend extended periods at sea, with travel comprising up to 35% of the year
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings or late evenings, to support cross-time zone collaboration
• Adaptable to varying workloads, balancing periods of focused execution with lighter operational phases
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Professional Experience:
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related scientific field
  • 7+ years of experience in a comparable organization or domain (e.g., marine research, exploration, conservation, or science operations)
  • Proven experience coordinating or managing offshore missions, field-based research, or marine operations, with a strong professional network in the ocean science or exploration community
  • Background in marine science, oceanography, or related fieldwork; direct experience with oceanographic expeditions strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated success planning and executing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in dynamic and fast-paced environments
• Personal Attributes:
  • Determined, resourceful and practical. An independent, self-starter, with a "roll up your sleeves" attitude and strong work ethic
  • Agility, with a track record of getting things done
  • Organized, reliable, and meticulous
  • Ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines, anticipate needs, and maintain high quality work
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Comfortable with ambiguity
  • Maintains high standards
  • Highly collaborative

Illustrative Benefits:

• Access to a World Class Exploration Vessel

• 100% company paid medical premiums

• 17 company paid holidays

• Friday summer hours

• Monthly community happy hours

• Hybrid work environment

• 2 One-Month Periods of Remote First Work

• Free catered food services for in-office Thursdays

• Generous PTO offering

• Casual dress code

• 150% 401(k) match up to $7,500 and 100% match above $,500 ( 15k match limit)

• Gym reimbursement, back up childcare services, insurance, financial, and legal services, and much more!

Compensation :

Compensation for the role includes a competitive salary in the range from 135,000 - 160,000 (inclusive of a merit-based bonus, dependent on years of experience, level of education obtained, as well as applicable skillset), potentially a success-driven incentive payment and an excellent benefits package, including a comprehensive employer paid medical plan and generous employer match for 401k.

Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. OceanX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All correspondence will remain confidential.