Program Officer

EPIP; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EPIP is seeking a Program Officer to oversee U.S. grantmaking as the CARE Fund transitions to a full-time staffing model. In this role, you will develop impactful strategies rooted in justice, lead grant processes, and collaborate with key partners to maximize the Fund's strategic impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in grantmaking and program development.
• Strong understanding of equity issues related to race, gender, and disability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement U.S. grantmaking strategies.
• Lead the grantmaking process, from solicitation to recommendations.
• Collaborate with partners to meet grantmaking requirements.

Skills

Racial Justice

Gender Justice

Disability Justice

Economic Justice

Advocacy

Strategic Planning

Job description

The CARE Fund will invest $50 million over five years in movement building for universal publicly supported care infrastructures that fuel economies, improve the wellbeing of kids and families, create millions of good jobs, promote equity, and enable people with disabilities and older adults to live independently with safety and dignity.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Program Officer will join the Fund as it transitions into a full-time staffing model. They will serve as the Fund’s primary U.S. grantmaking staff and will work with the Executive Director to develop all U.S. grantmaking and program work, ensuring the Fund achieves its strategic impact over its lifespan. Specifically, they will:

• Develop targeted, impactful grantmaking strategies grounded in racial, gender, disability, and economic justice.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop, recommend, and implement domestic grantmaking strategies, including equitable policy implementation, advocacy for policy innovation at local, state, and national levels, narrative and culture change, and field and power building.
• Build upon initial rapid response grantmaking rounds and ongoing strategy development with funder partners.
• Focus on movement building while balancing immediate opportunities with long-term needs and capacities.
• Lead all aspects of the grantmaking process, including developing solicitations, reviewing proposals, conducting due diligence, and making grant recommendations.
• Work closely with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to meet grantmaking requirements and obtain official board approval.