Senior Program Officer (JIF)

The James Irvine Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

The James Irvine Foundation is seeking a Senior Program Officer to advance the Better Careers Initiative in California. The role emphasizes strong analytical abilities, initiative, and collaboration with program staff and partners to drive workforce development efforts.

The SPO will serve as an advisor to staff, provide coaching, and oversee key projects, while contributing to strategy, grantmaking, and cross‑stakeholder partnerships that expand economic opportunity for low‑income workers.

Qualifications

• Experience in public and private sector workforce development.
• Strategy development and implementation.
• Grantmaking experience.
• Developing partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Managing projects and teams.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise other staff, provide coaching, and oversee performance assessments.
• Partner with program staff and others on the Better Careers Initiative to advance Irvine’s vision.

Skills

Analytical skills

Initiative

Collaboration

Interpersonal

Written communication

Job description

The Senior Program Officer (SPO) role requires a professional with strong analytical abilities, a high degree of initiative, and proven collaborative skills. Reporting to a member of the Program Management Team, this SPO will work in partnership with the Foundation’s program staff and others on the Better Careers Initiative to advance Irvine’s vision of a California where all low-income workers have the power to advance economically. The ideal candidate has experience in public and private sector workforce development, strategy development and implementation, grantmaking, developing partnerships with diverse stakeholders, managing projects, and strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.

Senior Program Officers also regularly serve as an Advisor to other staff and provide professional development coaching, performance assessments, and oversight. Irvine has a progressive Work Location Policy and offers generous retirement, leave, and benefit plans .

http://www.irvine.org/about-us/job-opportunities

The James Irvine Foundation offers an attractive benefits package. The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants who reflect the diversity of California. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (“FCO”).