Director, Community Investment & Chicago Prize Lead

Pritzker Traubert Foundation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan

On-site gym

Discretionary giving program

Job summary

The Pritzker Traubert Foundation in Chicago is seeking a Director of Community Investment to lead the implementation of the Foundation's Community Investment portfolio, including the Chicago Prize initiative, and advance place-based equitable economic opportunity in Chicago.

You will manage a multi-stage diligence process, collaborate with grantees, funders, civic institutions, and public-sector partners, and oversee portfolio learning to drive high-impact investments that expand opportunity for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in community development/finance, economic development, philanthropy, real estate development, public policy, consulting, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating, managing, financing, or supporting complex real estate and community development projects, including projects involving public subsidy and multiple sources of capital.
• Proven ability to cultivate funding partners, build cross-sector coalitions, and manage complex partnerships involving multiple funders and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and expanding economic opportunity.
• Ability to work effectively in a small, entrepreneurial team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Community Investment portfolio, including the Chicago Prize initiative.
• Manage multi-stage diligence process from open call through grant deployment and Board approvals.
• Oversee relationships with grantees, funders, civic partners, and public-sector leaders.
• Direct portfolio learning and evaluation to identify lessons and guide future investments.
• Identify and build coalitions with funding partners and other stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Equity focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Pritzker Traubert Foundation in Chicago is seeking a Director of Community Investment to lead the implementation of the Foundation's Community Investment portfolio, including the Chicago Prize initiative, and advance place-based equitable economic opportunity in Chicago.

You will manage a multi-stage diligence process, collaborate with grantees, funders, civic institutions, and public-sector partners, and oversee portfolio learning to drive high-impact investments that expand opportunity for