Career Readiness Grants & Strategy Lead

ECMC Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ECMC Foundation in Los Angeles is seeking a Program Officer for Career Readiness to support grantmaking and program strategy. You will research potential grantees, analyze data, prepare summaries for the Board, manage relationships with partners, and help organize trainings and convenings.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3–5 years in education or philanthropy, and strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 3–5 years in education, philanthropy, or a related field.
• Experience researching and evaluating potential grantees.

Responsibilities

• Research potential grantees and perform due diligence.
• Prepare grant summaries and financial reviews for the Board.
• Manage grantee relationships and monitor progress.
• Coordinate trainings, convenings, and capacity-building activities.
• Ensure alignment with ECMC Foundation policies.

Skills

Grant research

Grant writing

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Financial statement review

Training and convenings

Relationship management

Technical assistance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Fluxx

Microsoft Office

Job description

ECMC Foundation in Los Angeles is seeking a Program Officer for Career Readiness to support grantmaking and program strategy. You will research potential grantees, analyze data, prepare summaries for the Board, manage relationships with partners, and help organize trainings and convenings.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3–5 years in education or philanthropy, and strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.