Program Officer, Racial Equity and Community Engagement

W.K. Kellogg Foundation; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Program Officer, Racial Equity and Community Engagement at W.K. Kellogg Foundation leads a portfolio aimed at expanding investments, advancing racial equity, and building partnerships to drive systemic change in communities.

Working with colleagues and field leaders, the role supports investments and collaborations aligned with strategic priorities. Based on the Foundation’s DNA team goals, the officer helps develop leaders, engage communities, and catalyze efforts that address pressing

Responsibilities

• Identify and nurture opportunities for affecting positive policy and systemic change within communities.
• Execute investments and collaborations aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities.
• Advance racial equity and racial healing by developing leaders and engaging communities.

Job description

Program Officer, Racial Equity and Community Engagement

Posted on September 24, 2022

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation with headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan is a leading philanthropic institution supporting thriving children, working families, equitable communities, and the dynamic connection between the three.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Advancing the core values of the Foundation in strategic grantmaking, the Program Officer, Racial Equity and Community Engagement (RECE), on WKKF’s DNA team, is responsible for identifying and nurturing opportunities for affecting positive policy and systemic change within communities and executing investments and collaborations that are aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities. The Program Officer will work closely with colleagues within the Foundation, philanthropy, and the field to ensure that the Kellogg Foundation leverages opportunities to advance racial equity and racial healing, develop leaders, and engage communities. The Program Officer will lead a portfolio of work dedicated to expanding investments and calling on colleague foundations and field leaders to advance work and practices that intentionally address the most pressing challenges facing communities and champion racial equity.

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