Grants & Policy Program Officer — Poverty Solutions

Mott; Flint (MI); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation seeks a Program Officer to oversee the Flint Area grantmaking portfolio, managing grants from research to post-grant evaluation and shaping the Foundation’s work within the Child Poverty Solutions initiative.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nonprofits, external partners, and internal teams; travel for field learning and meetings is expected, with a focus on poverty-reduction policy and systemic improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree is preferred but not required.
• Five to ten years of relevant professional experience, including policy-related work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Experience working with diverse communities and a commitment to equity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Flint Area grant portfolio from research to post-grant evaluation.
• Assess opportunities for future grantmaking and prepare materials for management and trustees.
• Represent the Foundation externally through meetings, site visits and conferences.
• Collaborate with Grants Administration, Communications and other teams to advance program work.
• Monitor grants, ensure alignment with objectives, and provide technical assistance to grantees.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation seeks a Program Officer to oversee the Flint Area grantmaking portfolio, managing grants from research to post-grant evaluation and shaping the Foundation’s work within the Child Poverty Solutions initiative.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nonprofits, external partners, and internal teams; travel for field learning and meetings is expected, with a focus on poverty-reduction policy and systemic improvement.