Senior Florida Community Impact Leader (Grants)

Knight Foundation; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Knight Foundation is seeking a community-rooted Senior Program Officer to work with residents, grantees, civic leaders, public agencies and funders to turn ideas into action in Miami, FL. Based in Miami, this role helps shape Knight’s investments across four Florida communities, driving transformational change in information, mobility and culture.

You will report to the VP/Community Impact, travel ~35% of the time, and translate strategy into clear plans, priorities and execution across major

Qualifications

• Field knowledge and community awareness to assess local context.
• Evidence-informed perspective to guide recommendations.
• Strong relationship-building skills with diverse partners.

Responsibilities

• Active management of grants portfolios across Florida communities with budgets and outcomes.
• Provide independent input and escalate risks and opportunities to leadership.
• Conduct rigorous due diligence on strategic fit and risk.
• Set and monitor clear outcome goals across initiatives.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and field learning.
• Build constructive relationships with grantees, residents and partners.
• Represent Knight in the field to raise visibility of the work.

Skills

Field knowledge

Community awareness

Context and stewardship

Learning-oriented

Relationship builder

Collaborative by instinct

Values-driven

Job description

Knight Foundation is seeking a community-rooted Senior Program Officer to work with residents, grantees, civic leaders, public agencies and funders to turn ideas into action in Miami, FL. Based in Miami, this role helps shape Knight’s investments across four Florida communities, driving transformational change in information, mobility and culture.

You will report to the VP/Community Impact, travel ~35% of the time, and translate strategy into clear plans, priorities and execution across major