Great Lakes Program Officer

EPIP; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A philanthropic organization is seeking a Great Lakes Program Officer to expand their efforts in supporting ecological health and resilience in the Great Lakes. The role involves administering funding priorities and collaborating with team members to address environmental challenges faced by the region. Ideal candidates will have experience in grant administration and a passion for ecosystem conservation.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant administration or philanthropy.
• Knowledge of Great Lakes ecosystem issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Great Lakes funding priorities.
• Support organizations addressing environmental issues.
• Collaborate with team members on funding initiatives.

Job description

Overview

Now in its final decade of operation, the Erb Family Foundation has increased its grantmaking, including new funding directed to the Great Lakes focus area. To meet this need, the Foundation is expanding its Great Lakes team; the Great Lakes Program Officer, a new position, will report to the Senior Program Officer and work in partnership with the current Program Officer and a Philanthropy Fellow to administer the Great Lakes funding priorities. The Great Lakes funding priorities include: 1) Support people, organizations, and institutions working to achieve a flourishing, healthy, and resilient Great Lakes ecosystem at different scales, and 2) Strengthen efforts to address environmental harms and adapt to future challenges faced by Great Lakes communities and ecosystems.

• Administer the Great Lakes funding priorities in collaboration with the Senior Program Officer, the current Program Officer, and a Philanthropy Fellow.
• Support people, organizations, and institutions working to achieve a flourishing, healthy, and resilient Great Lakes ecosystem at different scales.
• Strengthen efforts to address environmental harms and adapt to future challenges faced by Great Lakes communities and ecosystems.