Overview
Position Summary & Responsibilities
We seek a Program Officer who will work with the President, staff, and Trustees to guide The Fund for New Jersey into the future. Responsibilities will encompass both programmatic and strategic work, including:
Grant Making (60%)
- Cultivating and deepening relationships with potential and current grantee partners.
- Evaluating grants proposals and making recommendations, supported by research and analysis.
- Managing the grants process and fostering a culture of thoughtful improvement.
- Supporting grantee partners by connecting them with resources beyond the grant.
Collaboration, Communication, and Innovation (40%)
- Developing strong relationships with non-profit and public leaders and philanthropic colleagues.
- Strengthening collaborative partnerships.
- Hosting private and public convenings with grantees and philanthropic partners to build community, shared understanding, and trusted relationships.
- Understanding emerging policy directions and developing new initiatives.
- Exploring external partnerships with funders, philanthropy-serving organizations, and national networks operating outside New Jersey to grow resources for our grantees and areas of interest.
- Writing and speaking eloquently and effectively on behalf of The Fund for New Jersey.
- Working closely with the President, staff, and Trustees of The Fund to foster a culture of learning, growth, and impact.
Skills & Qualifications
The strongest candidate will have excellent academic and professional experience, including:
- Excellent judgment and ability to learn quickly.
- Clear understanding of public policy and non-profit organizations.
- Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and to progressive social change.
- Strong research skills and capacity for policy analysis and program evaluation.
- Outstanding writing, thinking, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage internal deadlines and scheduling.
- Flexibility, energy, and enthusiasm to address an array of issues facing New Jersey.
- Ease and experience with technology, digital media, and non-profit financial reporting.
Work Environment, Salary, & Benefits
The Fund has a small, energetic, and highly collaborative staff. The Fund offers an exceptional hybrid work environment with support for professional development and excellent benefits. The salary is between $90,000 and $120,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Fund promotes, values, and respects diversity.
Applications
Please submit a cover letter describing your interest and fit for the position, a resume, and a list of three references. Address materials to Brandon McKoy, President, at jobs@fundfornj.org.
Priority will be given to applicants whose materials are received by September 27th, 2024. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
To apply for this job email your details to jobs@fundfornj.org
About The Fund for New Jersey
The Fund for New Jersey works to improve the quality of public policy decision-making on the most significant issues affecting the people of New Jersey and our region. Our grant making advances systemic and sustainable solutions to public problems through the work of policy, advocacy, analysis, and organizing.