Senior Program Director, IECMH Strategy

The Irving Harris Foundation (IHF); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Irving Harris Foundation in Chicago seeks an experienced Program Director, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) to lead strategy development and execution of IECMH grants in Illinois and at national levels. The role collaborates with the Executive Director, Board, and team to influence services, systems, and policies addressing infant mental health and child trauma.

The IECMH program focuses on workforce diversity, program development, and policy initiatives such as the Harris

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategy development in infant and early childhood mental health.
• Proven track record shaping policy and grantmaking.
• Ability to collaborate with executive leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy development and implementation of IECMH grantmaking.
• Oversee IECMH initiatives, including the Harris Professional Development Network and the Tenets initiative.
• Contribute to development of a revised grantmaking strategy to have long-lasting impact.

Job description

The Irving Harris Foundation in Chicago seeks an experienced Program Director, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) to lead strategy development and execution of IECMH grants in Illinois and at national levels. The role collaborates with the Executive Director, Board, and team to influence services, systems, and policies addressing infant mental health and child trauma.

The IECMH program focuses on workforce diversity, program development, and policy initiatives such as the Harris