Grand Rapids Community Foundation is looking for a team member to embrace the following full-time position.
The Program Officer works with the Program Department team to advance the Community Foundation’s community engagement and resource activities. They will work with other program officer(s) on the grant activities of existing specialty funds such as the Nonprofit Technical Assistant Fund, geographic affiliates, Black Legacy Fund, Our LGBTQ Fund, Somos Comunidad Fund, Youth Fund, Fund for Community Good, or multiple designated funds for specific use.
The Program Officer will play a supportive role in informing strategic opportunities and connections between the Community Foundation and the community that balances systems-level work with support for catalytic opportunities at the grassroots level. Part of a collaborative team, they will work to identify opportunities for the Community Foundation to support emerging efforts that align with the organization’s North Star.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and commitment to the Community Foundation’s mission, North Star and vital behaviors, along with experience collaborating with persons of various cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds.
To learn more about this full-time position and how to apply please visit GRFoundation.org/Careers.