Program Officer

Reporting to The Staten Island Foundation Executive Director, the Program Officer (PO) will be responsible for long- and short-term Grant Program Management.

The Foundation seeks a thoughtful and motivated professional with demonstrated passion for Staten Island and intellectual curiosity to serve as Program Officer. This full-time position will work closely with the Executive Director focused primarily on the Foundation’s grant-making role.

The Program Officer is responsible for the implementation of the grant-making and program activities of the Foundation. This includes working with potential applicants to develop strong applications that align with the Foundation’s priorities and preparation of application materials to present to the Foundation Board for review. In addition, the Program Officer will periodically assess the efficacy of application and reporting forms and recommend revisions as necessary. At the conclusion of grant periods, the Program Officer will review reports and assess outcomes as part of the Foundation’s results-based approach to grant making.

The Foundation Program Officer also works closely with local nonprofit organizations in a variety of ways that advances the Foundation’s mission to improve the quality of life in the Staten Island community. The Foundation learns about additional resources that may be appropriate for Foundation grantees or is able to advance opportunities for collaboration. The Program Officer will have a role in building this capacity.

The Foundation emphasizes its ability to respond to critical community needs over time and as emergencies occur. This requires that Foundation staff have significant knowledge of a wide range of community representatives and resources and relationships with service providers.

Evolving trends in philanthropy have offered the Foundation new ways to think about its work in recent years, especially in the areas of social justice, assessing impact and tracking data, and collaborative approaches. Where new methods in philanthropy may be a good fit for our community, the Foundation has offered its staff and community to learn together. The Program Officer will be an active participant in learning and help shape what the Foundation offers.