Community Programs Officer

Community Foundation Santa Cruz County; Seacliff (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401k with employer contribution

Sick time

Vacation 4 weeks

Holidays + 2 personal days

Job summary

Community Foundation Santa Cruz County in Aptos, CA is seeking a Senior Community Investment Officer to guide our grantmaking, scholarship, and fellowship programs.

You will support nonprofit capacity-building, engage with community leaders, and supervise program staff. This role positions the foundation as a trusted funder and catalyst for community change across housing, health, education, and equity.

Responsibilities

• The Community Programs Officer provides leadership for the Foundation's grantmaking, scholarship & fellowship programs while supporting nonprofit capacity-building efforts, and community engagement activities.
• The role ensures effective grantmaking practices, cultivates partnerships with community leaders and nonprofit organizations, and supervises program staff.
• The role serves as an ambassador for the Foundation and helps position the organization as a trusted funder, convener, and catalyst for community change.

Job description

Hours: Mostly M-F 8:30am-5:00pm, with occasional evening and weekend assignments
Location: Aptos, CA (Mostly in-person, with some work from home flexibility)
Reports to: Kevin Heuer
Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000 annually (Actual salary will be determined by the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and expertise.)
Application Deadline: Nov. 6, though qualified candidates will be interviewed and possibly offered the position prior to the closing date

Benefits

• Medical, dental, disability & life insurance (dependent coverage available, employee pays dependent premiums)
• options for Health Savings or Flexible Spending Accounts
• retirement 401k + employer contribution
• sick time
• 4 weeks’ vacation
• 12 paid holidays + 2 personal holidays

What’s great about this job

This is an important moment for Santa Cruz County. Nonprofits, donors, and community leaders are navigating increasing challenges alongside emerging opportunities. The Senior Community Investment Officer will help the Foundation identify where philanthropy can make the greatest difference, strengthen nonprofit organizations, and foster collaborative solutions that help our community thrive. Few roles offer the opportunity to influence so many aspects of community wellbeing in Santa Cruz County. You'll gain a unique county-wide perspective across issues spanning housing, arts, health, environment, economic mobility, youth development, seniors, racial equity, disaster resilience, safety net needs and more.

What you’ll be doing

The Community Programs Officer provides leadership for the Foundation's grantmaking, scholarship & fellowship programs while supporting nonprofit capacity-building efforts, and community engagement activities. The role ensures effective grantmaking practices, cultivates partnerships with community leaders and nonprofit organizations, and supervises program staff. The role serves as an ambassador for the Foundation and helps position the organization as a trusted funder, convener, and catalyst for community change.