Program Officer, Early Childhood Grants & Policy

The Burke Foundation; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Burke Foundation, headquartered in Princeton, NJ, seeks a Program Officer to manage a growing portfolio focused on expanding high-quality childcare, early relational health in pediatric settings, and family economic mobility. The role requires building deep grantee relationships and coordinating cross-sector collaborations to maximize impact.

The successful candidate will bring experience in program management, research, policy, or grantmaking related to early childhood development, paired

Qualifications

• Background in program management, research, policy, or grantmaking related to early childhood development.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate across nonprofits, government, and funders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a growing portfolio of grants and programs in NJ.
• Lead grantee partner selection and oversee large-scale collaborations.
• Represent the Foundation with policymakers, funders, and field experts.
• Support expansion of high-quality childcare and early relational health initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional staff and reporting processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Research

Policy analysis

Grantmaking

Job description

The Burke Foundation, headquartered in Princeton, NJ, seeks a Program Officer to manage a growing portfolio focused on expanding high-quality childcare, early relational health in pediatric settings, and family economic mobility. The role requires building deep grantee relationships and coordinating cross-sector collaborations to maximize impact.

The successful candidate will bring experience in program management, research, policy, or grantmaking related to early childhood development, paired