Program Officer - Environment

Pacific Foundation Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Program Officer at Pacific Foundation Services serves as a key manager of grantee relationships for client foundations. You will perform due diligence on applicant organizations and participate in grantmaking planning, strategy, and evaluation, with a major focus on environmental grantmaking.

This role dedicates approximately 50% time to overseeing the Watershed Restoration Program at the Bella Vista Foundation, and about 40% across other environmental grantmaking areas in California and

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating grantmaking and due diligence processes.
• Ability to assess applicant organizations and align with funding strategies.
• Strong communication with foundations and partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Watershed Restoration Program at the Bella Vista Foundation.
• Support grantmaking strategy and evaluation across environmental focus areas.
• Manage grantee relationships for multiple client foundations.

Skills

Grants management

Due diligence

Stakeholder management

Environmental grantmaking

Job description

Pacific Foundation Services, LLC (PFS) is a professional services firm that currently partners with over 40 independent private foundations. PFS provides substantial strategic expertise through a staffing model that enables foundations to each be more efficient and effective, choosing from a curated set of services including programmatic and strategic advice, grants management and compliance, financial management, board development and governance, communications, and a physical home. Our team includes 45 individuals who bring their diverse perspectives and experience from the nonprofit, philanthropic, and private sectors in service to the greater good. We value competence and camaraderie, and work together to make the most of our collective experience. We thrive on collaboration and share our talents to provide top-level service to our clients.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Program Officer serves as a key manager of grantee relationships assigned to multiple client foundations. The Program Officer performs due diligence on applicant organizations and participates in grantmaking planning, strategy, and evaluation relating to a variety of funding areas, with a majority focus on environmental grantmaking. This role will dedicate approximately 50% time to overseeing the Watershed Restoration Program at the Bella Vista Foundation, which focuses on the restoration and revitalization of key watershed ecosystems within specific geographic areas in California and Oregon and approximately 40% of their time across other grantmaking focus areas including, but limited to, environmental programs.

COMPENSATION

Range $106,000 to $112,000 DOE

Pacific Foundation Services is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment and our company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information and characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

All final candidates must provide three relevant employment references, and be able to verify the right to work in the United States.