MAC Found

MAC Found

Cross-Foundation Program Officer

Chicago Office

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 37 days ago
ResearchCommunicationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • Job Description Summary: The John D. and Catherine T.
  • The position is currently hybrid and based in Chicago, Illinois.
  • Annual salary for this role will start at $120,700.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the design, implementation, refinement and adaptation of grantmaking strategies and in planning future program strategies, as needed
  • Assist in the design of new initiatives
  • Identify prospective grant recipients and work with prospective grantees to develop proposals that advance grantmaking strategies
  • Manage a caseload of active grants, review periodic reports and maintain accurate records and constructive contact with grantees
  • Keep abreast of current events, developments and issues in the field to maintain a balanced and objective perspective and approach to grantmaking.
  • Build and sustain relationships with colleagues across the Foundation, and with leaders, actors and organizations in relevant fields, including the public and commercial sectors
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • MacArthur Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world.
  • The Foundation also maintains offices in Nigeria and India.
  • The Foundation is seeking a Cross-Foundation Program Officer to provide programmatic support to multiple areas of work on an as-needed basis as back-up for, or in addition to, current program staff.

Requirements

  • Seasoned generalist with the ability to work across multiple subject areas
  • the ability to organize and convey problems and issues clearly and succinctly
  • The Program Officer must be willing to travel occasionally.
  • Graduate training and at least five years' experience working as a policy professional, researcher or practitioner in a relevant nonprofit or academic field preferred; previous grantmaking or grant seeking experience is desirable
  • Solid grounding in the theory, history and trends in a relevant area of work; a strong grasp of relevant empirical research and theoretical literature; and a good understanding of the substance and dynamics of public policies relevant to the work of the program(s)
  • Able to make effective connections among research, policy and practice and to work productively with government, community-based organizations, and academic institutions, and working knowledge of relevant government policies and programs
  • Excellent analytical and communications skills, including writing and public speaking
  • Self-confident, collegial, and diplomatic, with an appreciation of the role of a grantmaking institution
  • Computer literate, with a high level of comfort with new applications.

Nice to have

  • Graduate training and at least five years' experience working as a policy professional, researcher or practitioner in a relevant nonprofit or academic field preferred
  • previous grantmaking or grant seeking experience is desirable

Compensation

  • Annual salary for this role will start at $120,700.
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