Program Officer, Economic Power & Workforce Equity

Paul Angell Foundation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paul Angell Foundation seeks a Program Officer, Economic Power to advance its mission by managing the Economic Power grantmaking within the Social Impact program. The role focuses on strengthening worker protections, living-wage pathways, and financial resilience in Chicago and beyond.

Reporting to the Director of Social Impact, you will steward grants, conduct due diligence, engage with grantees and partners, and shape program strategy through collaboration and sector learning, while

Qualifications

• At least seven years of relevant professional experience in workforce development or philanthropy.
• Knowledge of workforce development strategies and economic mobility.
• Experience engaging communities historically underserved in economic mobility.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of grants focused on strong work practices, protections, and pathways to living-wage employment.
• Conduct due diligence on proposals and prepare funding recommendations.
• Engage with grantees, peer funders, and public-sector partners.
• Assist with grants data management and reporting.
• Collaborate on shaping programs and advancing the Economic Power strategy.
• Represent the Foundation at conferences and convenings.
• Support program administration and compliance.
• Foster equity-informed teamwork and organizational growth.

Job description

The Paul Angell Foundation seeks a Program Officer, Economic Power to advance its mission by managing the Economic Power grantmaking within the Social Impact program. The role focuses on strengthening worker protections, living-wage pathways, and financial resilience in Chicago and beyond.

Reporting to the Director of Social Impact, you will steward grants, conduct due diligence, engage with grantees and partners, and shape program strategy through collaboration and sector learning, while