Program Officer, Strengthening Communities

The Sobrato Organization; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sobrato Organization is seeking a Program Officer (San Mateo County) to support cohesive strategy implementation, grantmaking and portfolio management focused on communities with infrastructure and capacity building needs in San Mateo County.

The PO will work with Sobrato Philanthropies to ensure planning, budgeting, grants management and learning, centering equity and community voice in partnerships and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support cohesive strategy implementation, grantmaking and portfolio management.
• Center equity and community voice in engaging with partners and making recommendations.

Job description

Founded by John A. Sobrato in 1979 and led by CEO Matthew Sonsini and President Rob Hollister, The Sobrato Organization remains a family-owned firm known for integrity and dedication, with no outside investors or joint venture partners. Since 1953, the Sobrato Family has played a pivotal role in shaping Silicon Valley through its real estate development. Its office, and R&D projects comprise 7.5 million square feet, most of which are Class A, mid-rise office buildings. The firm also owns 30 apartment communities totaling 6,700 units along the West Coast. Through Sobrato Philanthropies, the firm has donated more than $379 million in cash and real estate to the Silicon Valley community.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Program Officer (San Mateo County)

Reporting to the Senior Program Officer (SPO) - Strengthening Communities the Program Officer (PO) will support cohesive strategy implementation, grantmaking and portfolio management focusing on communities with infrastructure and capacity building needs in several communities in San Mateo County. This PO will demonstrate deep knowledge about promising strategies and approaches to strengthening communities through investments in capacity building, grassroots leadership, and community infrastructure. The PO will make grant, tenant, and resource allocation recommendations that support partners' goals and community needs within the local ecosystem. The PO will work with colleagues across Sobrato Philanthropies to ensure effective and efficient planning, budgeting, grants management and reporting, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning. The candidate will center equity and community voice in engaging with partners and making recommendations and will enjoy the opportunity to build authentic partnerships with grantees and partners.