The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Inc.
Job Posting
Position: Program Officer – Education
Employment type: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Location: New York, NY
Job Summary:
The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation (PCLB) is seeking a Program Officer to support the overall work of The PCLB Foundation’s Education sector. PCLB’s education grant-making is rooted in the belief that all kids deserve access to a great public education, one which prepares them to succeed in college and in life. We currently fund three pieces of work which we believe critical to these ends:
§ Charter schools: Charter schools provide the framework – combining operational freedoms and accountability – in which principals and teachers have the opportunity to create and run great schools. PCLB therefore funds the growth and operation of high-performing charter schools in New York City and Connecticut.
§ Advocacy: Strong public policies foster and support great public schools. PCLB is particularly interested in ensuring that schools are funded in a rational way. PCLB therefore funds organizations that advocate for effective education policy and practices.
§ People quality: Great principals and teachers are, ultimately, the most important factors in students’ education. PCLB therefore funds programs that recruit and train high-quality school staff.
While believing each of these elements important in providing students with great schools, PCLB continues to seek additional strategies for speeding the pace at which we improve public education for all kids.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Research & Data:
§ Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of Education program area through research, conferences, literature review, communication with relevant professionals, etc.
§ Conduct and/or assist with various projects in support of Education sector grant-making (i.e., research projects, grantee surveys, asset mapping, etc.).
§ Develop and monitor progress on grantee performance measurement documents
Portfolio management:
§ Establish close working relationships with Education sector grantees through site visits, phone calls, meetings, and other communication, constantly seeking ways in which the Foundation might improve the effectiveness of its support
§ Identify potential grantees, and become familiar with their work, through site visits, phone calls, conversations with those familiar with such organization’s work and other communications
§ In conjunction with the VP, Programs & Administration, develop recommendations for grantees within assigned areas of the Education sector, suggesting organizations and amount of grant awards
§ Document visits, meetings, and substantive phone calls and emails with current or potential grantees
§ Conduct other activities – convene grantees, provide technical assistance/recommend resources to grantees, etc. – to increase collaboration among and effectiveness of the nonprofits working in assigned sector
§ Represent the Foundation as assigned in other settings (grantee events, panels, committees, conferences, etc.).
Grant Review:
§ Review progress reports and proposals submitted by assigned grantees, analyzing information, ensuring completeness, compliance with intent of Foundation support and preparing related materials for presentation at Board meetings
§ Monitor awarded grants, and evaluate impact of grants/grantees, through review of reports, design/analysis of metrics, conversations with grantees, and other observations
Qualifications:
§ Bachelor’s degree required
§ Minimum of 5 years work experience. Strongly prefer candidate with experience in the education field, particularly for or with the types of organization’s PCLB supports.
§ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
§ Commitment to the issue areas in which PCLB funds
§ Excellent research and analytical skills
§ Excellent judgment and common sense
§ Detail-oriented. Must have the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
§ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
§ Must be willing/able to travel regularly within New York and Connecticut
Salary: Commensurate with experience
How to Apply:Please send cover letter, salary requirements, and resume by June 2nd, 2017 .
The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.