Employment Program Lead, Grants & Impact

Employment Program Officer; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation in Chicago seeks an Employment Program Officer to develop and lead the Foundation’s Employment grantmaking. Based in Chicago, this role advances programs that help families and individuals move out of poverty through job training and living-wage opportunities.

We look for a candidate who can identify trends, rapidly investigate topics, synthesize diverse information, and adapt ideas across new contexts to strengthen practice in the field.

Qualifications

• Develop and lead the Foundation’s Employment grantmaking.
• Identify trends and common challenges across organizations.
• Investigate new topics quickly and synthesize a wide range of information.
• Adapt and apply ideas across new contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Employment grantmaking program and strategy.
• Analyze labor market and program data to inform grant decisions.
• Collaborate with grantees and partners to advance effective job training and policy initiatives.

Job description

The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation in Chicago seeks an Employment Program Officer to develop and lead the Foundation’s Employment grantmaking. Based in Chicago, this role advances programs that help families and individuals move out of poverty through job training and living-wage opportunities.

We look for a candidate who can identify trends, rapidly investigate topics, synthesize diverse information, and adapt ideas across new contexts to strengthen practice in the field.