Policy Initiatives Program Officer — Strategic Impact

Maimonides Fund, LLC; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Bonus program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Maimonides Fund, LLC in New York City seeks a Program Officer for Policy Initiatives to build and govern grants that advance policy, advocacy, and strategic communications related to Jewish life, Israel, and antisemitism.

The role involves due diligence, grantmaking strategy, collaboration with think tanks and partners, and representing MF at events. A track record in policy, finance, and changemaking is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a professional office environment.
• Engagement with policy questions through work in government, nonprofit, journalism, or related means.
• Excellent working knowledge of the organized Jewish community and Israel.
• Demonstrated ability to distill complex information into opinions and recommendations.
• Strong project management and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of grants, including due diligence, site visits, progress assessment, and evaluating current and potential grantees and partners.
• Evaluate invited grant requests, including financial statements and narratives.
• Prepare research memos, proposal analyses, and policy papers in areas of program interest.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and execute grantmaking strategies and MF-sponsored programs and events.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, literature, policy interventions, and innovations relevant to MF.
• Represent Maimonides Fund in nonprofit and philanthropic communities, communicating with grantees and partners.

Skills

Policy analysis

Grantmaking

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Maimonides Fund, LLC in New York City seeks a Program Officer for Policy Initiatives to build and govern grants that advance policy, advocacy, and strategic communications related to Jewish life, Israel, and antisemitism.

The role involves due diligence, grantmaking strategy, collaboration with think tanks and partners, and representing MF at events. A track record in policy, finance, and changemaking is essential.