California Community Foundation
Sr Program Officer, Ed
California Community Foundation, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Senior Program Officer, Education (Special Initiatives)
Starting salary range: $128,000.00 - $137,800.00/Annually ($4,923.07-$5,300.00 biweekly)
Full-Time, Exempt/Salaried, Term Limited (currently up to September 2027)
This is an in-office position for the first 100 days. Requires in-office work five (5) days per week. Following the first 100 days, staff have the flexibility to work two (2) days remotely. Mandatory in-office workdays are Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Only applicants who possess extensive work experience in California and submit a cover letter will be considered.
***CCF IS A MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION EMPLOYER***
Job Summary:
California Community Foundation’s education program strategy builds on the belief that improving positive youth outcomes from cradle to career will increase economic productivity and vitality in the region. Our unified vision for a thriving public education system enhances the life course success of local youth by addressing root causes of structural inequities.
Current education priority areas include:
Young Learners - Increase access to high-quality early care and education for children from communities with limited access to affordable and quality care resources.
English Learners - Advance a multi-lingual, multi-cultural public education system that improves the outcomes for English Learners.
Resource Equity - Champion equitable funding and resource allocation to TK-12 schools and community colleges.
Youth Development - Promote a positive youth development system that utilizes a strengths-based approach to support the development and wellbeing of young people.
Postsecondary - Improve postsecondary access and success for low-income, first-generation, and historically underrepresented students.
CCF is committed to education solutions driven by racial equity, parent/family engagement, strategic leveraging of public/private funds, and meaningful policy change. This position requires experience and leadership skills which will enable CCF to carry out its work in an effective, fair, and thoughtful manner.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Portfolio Management:
Manages a set of high-profile, special grantmaking initiatives and projects. Develops portfolio grantmaking guidelines and timelines, including Request for Proposal (RFP), Peer Review/Due Diligence, and Reporting protocols. Oversees executed grants and maintains ongoing communication with grant partners.
Strategy Development and Implementation:
Collaborates with internal and external partners to achieve related activities and assumes primary responsibility for communicating results to multiple audiences.
Grantmaking and Monitoring:
Ensures that CCF’s grants are strategically aligned and invested to achieve maximum impact for underserved communities. Conducts due diligence including review and analysis of grant proposals.
Community Engagement and Partner Relations:
Works directly with foundation partners, consultants, and various constituency groups, including community-based service providers, policy and advocacy organizations.
Job Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree required. Master’s level degree in a field related to the primary funding areas of the foundation is preferred.
Work Experience:
At least ten (10) years of demonstrated education content expertise, related program design, program implementation, grantmaking and/or management experience is required.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Technical Knowledge:
Existing knowledge of and experience in education policy and practice, particularly in the context of Los Angeles and California.
Fundraising Skills:
Working knowledge of raising funds from individual donors, foundations and/or the public sector.
Communication Skills:
Excellent writing skills with the ability to write clear, concise analyses and narratives.
Leadership Skills:
Ability to make well-reasoned decisions in the best interests of the organization.
Working Conditions:
Requires the ability to sit and work at a desk for several hours at a time.
Requires the ability to travel and attend meetings, presentations and events outside the office.
This position is required to be available to speak with clients and/or others while away from the office.
Punctuality and satisfactory attendance are essential functions of the job.
Employee Benefits:
California Community Foundation (CCF) is proud to offer a generous benefits package. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans are provided at no cost for all full-time staff.
Equal Opportunity Hiring Statement:
The California Community Foundation (CCF) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
Disclaimer:
This description should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job classification.
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Starting salary range: $128,000.00 - $137,800.00/Annually ($4,923.07-$5,300.00 biweekly)
Full-Time, Exempt/Salaried, Term Limited (currently up to September 2027)
This is an in-office position for the first 100 days. Requires in-office work five (5) days per week. Following the first 100 days, staff have the flexibility to work two (2) days remotely. Mandatory in-office workdays are Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Only applicants who possess extensive work experience in California and submit a cover letter will be considered.
***CCF IS A MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION EMPLOYER***
Job Summary:
California Community Foundation’s education program strategy builds on the belief that improving positive youth outcomes from cradle to career will increase economic productivity and vitality in the region. Our unified vision for a thriving public education system enhances the life course success of local youth by addressing root causes of structural inequities.
Current education priority areas include:
Young Learners - Increase access to high-quality early care and education for children from communities with limited access to affordable and quality care resources.
English Learners - Advance a multi-lingual, multi-cultural public education system that improves the outcomes for English Learners.
Resource Equity - Champion equitable funding and resource allocation to TK-12 schools and community colleges.
Youth Development - Promote a positive youth development system that utilizes a strengths-based approach to support the development and wellbeing of young people.
Postsecondary - Improve postsecondary access and success for low-income, first-generation, and historically underrepresented students.
CCF is committed to education solutions driven by racial equity, parent/family engagement, strategic leveraging of public/private funds, and meaningful policy change. This position requires experience and leadership skills which will enable CCF to carry out its work in an effective, fair, and thoughtful manner.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Portfolio Management:
Manages a set of high-profile, special grantmaking initiatives and projects. Develops portfolio grantmaking guidelines and timelines, including Request for Proposal (RFP), Peer Review/Due Diligence, and Reporting protocols. Oversees executed grants and maintains ongoing communication with grant partners.
Strategy Development and Implementation:
Collaborates with internal and external partners to achieve related activities and assumes primary responsibility for communicating results to multiple audiences.
Grantmaking and Monitoring:
Ensures that CCF’s grants are strategically aligned and invested to achieve maximum impact for underserved communities. Conducts due diligence including review and analysis of grant proposals.
Community Engagement and Partner Relations:
Works directly with foundation partners, consultants, and various constituency groups, including community-based service providers, policy and advocacy organizations.
Job Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree required. Master’s level degree in a field related to the primary funding areas of the foundation is preferred.
Work Experience:
At least ten (10) years of demonstrated education content expertise, related program design, program implementation, grantmaking and/or management experience is required.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Technical Knowledge:
Existing knowledge of and experience in education policy and practice, particularly in the context of Los Angeles and California.
Fundraising Skills:
Working knowledge of raising funds from individual donors, foundations and/or the public sector.
Communication Skills:
Excellent writing skills with the ability to write clear, concise analyses and narratives.
Leadership Skills:
Ability to make well-reasoned decisions in the best interests of the organization.
Working Conditions:
Requires the ability to sit and work at a desk for several hours at a time.
Requires the ability to travel and attend meetings, presentations and events outside the office.
This position is required to be available to speak with clients and/or others while away from the office.
Punctuality and satisfactory attendance are essential functions of the job.
Employee Benefits:
California Community Foundation (CCF) is proud to offer a generous benefits package. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans are provided at no cost for all full-time staff.
Equal Opportunity Hiring Statement:
The California Community Foundation (CCF) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
Disclaimer:
This description should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job classification.
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