MAC Found

Program Officer, Native Self-Determination

Chicago Office

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 37 days ago

ResearchCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

Job Description Summary: The John D. and Catherine T.
MacArthur Foundation is one of the nation's largest independent foundations.
As the same time, it advances accountable, trust-based relationships between philanthropy and Indigenous communities.

Manage a caseload of active grants, including reviewing proposals, writing grant briefs, reviewing periodic reports maintaining accurate records and thoughtfully engaging with grantees
Maintain and nurture relationships with grantees
Maintain active relationships with peer funders, partners, tribal and community leaders
Field Building & Ecosystem Development
Build and sustain relationships with the Native Self-Determination team, colleagues across the Foundation, and with leaders and organizations in relevant fields
Perform other duties, as assigned

Six to ten years relevant experience and expertise working with Native Nations, communities and/or organizations
Ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and consistently produce high-quality work
the ability to organize and convey problems and issues clearly and succinctly
The Program Officer must be willing to travel frequently (once or twice a month).
Mature understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Native Nations and communities
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
Other essential skills include effectiveness in interpersonal relations with a proven ability to work as part of a team; the ability to organize and convey problems and issues clearly and succinctly; ease with and openness to people who hold diverse views; a talent for managing multiple tasks with significant initiative

With the Director, the role works collaboratively across the Foundation to align strategy, learning, and operations with Indigenous values and community-defined outcomes.
Support grantee capacity building through convenings, peer learning, and connections to shared services
Collaborate with learning and evaluation colleagues

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