Program Officer, US Southeast — Grants & Capacity Building

Foundation for a Just Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation for a Just Society seeks a Program Officer for the US Southeast and travel will be required. Based in New York City, you will review grant requests, perform due diligence, make grant recommendations, manage a diverse portfolio, and help implement regional strategies and capacity-building efforts.

The role emphasizes strategic analysis, collaboration with grantees, and leadership in philanthropy as part of the foundation’s Theory of Change, with strong written and verbal communication

Qualifications

• At least five years of professional experience in women's rights and LGBTQI rights work in the US Southeast, ideally within philanthropy.
• Ability to write and speak about social justice with an intersectional lens.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Update and revise portfolio strategy; analyze regional trends and key actors.
• Oversee all stages of grantmaking including due diligence, funding recommendations, and docket writing.
• Monitor grant implementation and evaluate performance; report progress to leadership and board.
• Attend board meetings and engage with the Board and partners throughout the year.
• Recruit and manage external consultant resources and ensure adherence to grant processes.

Skills

Grantmaking

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Diversity and inclusion

Tools

Grant management system

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

Foundation for a Just Society seeks a Program Officer for the US Southeast and travel will be required. Based in New York City, you will review grant requests, perform due diligence, make grant recommendations, manage a diverse portfolio, and help implement regional strategies and capacity-building efforts.

The role emphasizes strategic analysis, collaboration with grantees, and leadership in philanthropy as part of the foundation’s Theory of Change, with strong written and verbal communication