Grantmaking Program Officer – Education & Environment

Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation in New Haven, CT seeks a Program Officer to shape and implement grantmaking across the Foundation’s three program areas (Art, Education and Environment); emphasis on education, learning and attention issues, and potential alignment with environmental grantmaking strategies at a community scale.

We are a nimble, integrated team valuing collaboration, learning, and partnerships with grantees and stakeholders, while providing strong administrative and logistical

Qualifications

• Experience in education, with emphasis on learning and attention issues.
• Experience in environmental grantmaking is a plus, especially community-scale sustainable development.
• 4+ years professional experience.
• Ability to build learning, relationships, and connections with diverse stakeholders.
• Administrative and logistical support skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage and communicate with grantees on sourcing proposals, tracking progress and offering growth support.
• Conduct site visits related to grantee work or foundation initiatives.
• Interact with board program committees and prepare materials for grants.
• Contribute to field building through meetings, events, and funder affinity groups.
• Collaborate with staff on strategic visions, feedback loops, and inclusive practices.
• Support overall learning and knowledge sharing.
• Co-craft and/or support relevant Foundation convenings and meetings.
• Provide administrative support up to 20% of the position.

Job description

The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation in New Haven, CT seeks a Program Officer to shape and implement grantmaking across the Foundation’s three program areas (Art, Education and Environment); emphasis on education, learning and attention issues, and potential alignment with environmental grantmaking strategies at a community scale.

We are a nimble, integrated team valuing collaboration, learning, and partnerships with grantees and stakeholders, while providing strong administrative and logistical