Program Officer – Arts and Culture

The Kresge Foundation; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kresge Foundation in the United States seeks a Program Officer to lead and execute its grantmaking and social investing initiatives, reporting to the Managing Director. This role requires creativity, an action‑oriented, entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to work in cross‑team partnerships with colleagues across and outside the Foundation.

A track record in arts for social justice or community development is preferred, and a demonstrated commitment to advancing racial equity and justice

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute all aspects of the program's grantmaking and social investing strategies.
• Collaborate across teams and external partners to advance program goals.

Job description

The Program Officer will report to the Managing Director and share responsibility for developing and executing all aspects of the program's grantmaking and social investing strategies. This position will require the ability to be creative, action-oriented, entrepreneurial, and work in cross-team partnerships with colleagues across and outside of the Foundation. A track record of working in arts for social justice or community development is preferred, and a demonstrated commitment to and experience advancing racial equity and justice is required.

Kresge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.