Racial Equity in Journalism Fund Program Officer (BP)

Borealis Philanthropy; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Borealis Philanthropy in the United States is seeking a Program Officer for the Racial Equity in Journalism (REJ) Fund. You will lead the design and implementation of programming, grantmaking and related activities to advance racial equity in journalism.

Working with a small team, you will identify new grantees, provide direct technical assistance, connect grantees to resources, and help refine program processes for greater impact.

Responsibilities

• Leads design and implementation of programming, grantmaking and other activities for the REJ Fund.
• Oversees day-to-day activities, identifies new potential grantees that align with the Fund strategy, and supports existing grantees through networking and technical assistance.

Job description

Racial Equity in Journalism Fund Program Officer (BP)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Program Officer, as part of a team of three, leads the design and implementation of programming, grantmaking and other activities for the REJ Fund. The Program Officer provides day-to-day oversight of key program activities, including identifying new potential grantees that align with the Fund strategy and supporting existing grantees through networking, direct technical assistance, and connections to additional resources. Under minimal oversight and within overall objectives, the Program Officer resolves complex problems and assesses different strategies to enhance program processes and systems for consideration.