Program Manager

The Klarman Family Foundation - Boston, MA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Klarman Family Foundation seeks a Program Manager to lead day-to-day outreach and analysis for a new capital funding initiative aimed at strengthening communities of color in Massachusetts. The role will track a broad range of community assets and needs across the Commonwealth and support evolving place-based initiatives.

Ideal candidates will bring strong project management skills, familiarity with local ecosystems and philanthropy, meticulous attention to detail, and alignment with the

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within philanthropic or community-focused settings.
• Ability to analyze community needs and assets across a region.
• Familiarity with place-based initiatives and/or philanthropy.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Commitment to the principles and values of the Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day outreach and analysis for the capital funding initiative in Massachusetts.
• Coordinate with partners and maintain a pulse on community assets and needs across the Commonwealth.
• Support the Foundation’s evolving place-based initiatives and strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with the Director, Local Initiatives and Partnerships to ensure timely execution and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Community analytics

Place-based initiatives

Attention to detail

Commitment to values

Job description

The Klarman Family Foundation seeks to identify areas of unmet need and to advance solutions to addressing them. Their intention as a Foundation is to help make measurable progress in improving the lives of others. Founded in 1990, The Klarman Family Foundation granted approximately $82 million in 2021 to advance its philanthropic interests.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Program Manager is a new role at the Foundation with a primary responsibility to manage the day-to-day outreach and analysis for a soon-to-be-launched capital funding initiative designed to strengthen communities of color within Massachusetts. The position will also maintain a pulse on a range of community assets and needs across the Commonwealth and will support the Foundation’s evolving place-based initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be an effective project manager with the ability to provide proactive support to the Director, Local Initiatives and Partnerships, demonstrate familiarity with the local ecosystems that make communities stronger as well as with place-based initiatives and/or philanthropy, possess a strong attention to detail, and have a commitment to the principles and values of the Foundation.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this exempt position is expected to be $115,000 – $145,000