(Recently Posted Job, Closing Date 15 Days from Posting) Program Officer — Flint Area Program The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is seeking a Program Officer to oversee a grantmaking portfolio within its Flint Area Program, including the Child Poverty Solutions grantmaking initiative, part of the Foundation's new 10-year strategic program plan. The role manages the full grantmaking process: program research, planning and development, proposal evaluation, grant administration, monitoring and post-grant evaluation. Grantmaking will include local, state and potentially national grantees advancing permanent policy solutions that increase assets for families with children living in poverty.

Key responsibilities:

monitor trends and emerging issues in the assigned initiative and recommend future grantmaking; prepare written materials for management and trustees; manage an assigned grant portfolio, evaluating proposals and monitoring grantee progress; serve as primary liaison to grantees, providing technical assistance; conduct site visits for due diligence; collaborate with Grants Administration and Communications; potentially supervise and mentor associate program officers and support staff; represent the Foundation at meetings, conferences and external events.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required (advanced degree preferred); five to 10 years of relevant professional experience, including demonstrated success on policy-related solutions; knowledge of poverty-reduction policies and policy advocacy experience preferred; excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience working with diverse communities and multisector coalitions; strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational and project-management skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports and presentations. Salary starts at $135,000, with a strong benefits package from day one (fully covered medical and dental premiums, life insurance, 401(k) and pension). The position is based in Flint, Michigan, with in-person work four days per week and remote work on Fridays, plus regular domestic travel.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in the position and your fit for the role via the application link (The Mav Group, exclusively retained for this search). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged.

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