Program Officer - Education

Crown Family Philanthropies - Chicago, IL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A philanthropic organization in Chicago is seeking a Program Officer for Education to manage grantmaking operations and provide thought leadership in the education sector. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience in education research or policy and a passion for early childhood initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant positive social impact through grantmaking efforts.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of education research or policy expertise.
• Experience in early childhood education or kindergarten readiness is a plus.
• Natural curiosity and desire to learn.
• Appetite and skills to provide education sector thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage grantmaking operations to support educational initiatives.
• Provide thought leadership in the education sector.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve positive social impact.

Skills

Education research

Policy analysis

Grant management

Thought leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Crown Family Philanthropies (“CFP” or the “Foundation”) is the philanthropic division of Henry Crown and Company and supports the Crown Family’s philanthropic and grantmaking endeavors. In 2009, after more than 60 years of family grantmaking under the name Arie and Ida Crown Memorial, CFP was developed to represent an array of family grantmaking practices. Today the legacy of Arie and Ida Crown lives on in the work continued by their descendants, who remain dedicated to the Jewish tradition of tikun olam, or “repairing the world.” Supported by a professional staff of experts, CFP is led by more than 50 family members across multiple generations who come together to set strategy and make grantmaking decisions.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Crown Family Philanthropies (CFP or the Foundation) seeks a Program Officer, Education with at least seven years’ education research, policy, and/or practical expertise, and authentic interest in achieving positive social impact. Experience and interest in early childhood education/kindergarten readiness/prek-3rd grade issues a plus. Successful candidates will demonstrate a natural intellectual curiosity and appetite for learning, the technical abilities to manage grantmaking operations, and the appetite and skills to provide education sector thought leadership.