Senior Programs Manager

Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation - Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,750 - 75,330; Full time

Job summary

Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Programs Manager to drive effective management of its national grantee portfolio, with a focus on Friends of Levitt venue partners. You will work across the organization and with the national Levitt network to optimize grantmaking and program delivery.

The ideal candidate will have program and project management experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and provide collaborative leadership while traveling to communities

Qualifications

• Experience in program and project management.
• Strong administrative, writing, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to communities nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective management support to the Foundation’s national portfolio of grantees, focusing on Friends of Levitt (FOL) venue partners.
• Identify resources to support the Levitt network and manage network-wide collaborations and programming.
• Manage audience and grantee data collection and support the development of new Levitt venues and grant programs.
• Coordinate national convenings and program initiatives in collaboration with Foundation staff and the Levitt network.

Skills

Program management

Project management

Data collection

Analytical skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation is a national social impact funder that partners with nonprofits to build thriving, more connected communities through the power of free, live music. We realize our mission of building community through music through two core programs: the Levitt venue program and the Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Awards, a multi-year grants program. In 2022, more than 500 free outdoor Levitt concerts are taking place in 25 towns and cities across America, bringing joy to more than 750,000 people of all ages and backgrounds.

The Levitt Foundation is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) throughout our organization and all aspects of our work, recognizing this commitment as essential to realizing the Levitt mission. Our commitment to EDI fosters a culture where team members can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We believe in the value of every individual and encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity. To learn more about the Levitt Foundation and the national Levitt network, visit levitt.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Levitt Foundation is seeking an experienced, high-performing Senior Programs Manager to provide effective management support to the Foundation’s growing national portfolio of grantees, with a focus on the Foundation’s portfolio of Friends of Levitt (FOL) venue partners. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team environment, working across the organization with Foundation staff and closely with the Programs team, as well as the national network of Levitt venue partners and grantees, to optimize the Foundation’s grantmaking efforts and maximize potential impact in communities.

Aligned with the Foundation’s values and mission, the Senior Programs Manager will play a key role in identifying resources to support the Levitt network, manage network-wide collaborations and programming, manage audience and grantee data collection, and support the development of new Levitt venues and implementation of new grant programs. This position will be responsible for various aspects of national network activities related to Levitt’s mission-driven work, including national convenings and program initiatives. The ideal candidate will have previous program and project management experience and an interest in traveling to communities across the country. This position requires strong administrative, writing, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, along with a passion for Levitt’s mission of supporting free, outdoor concerts as a means to create equitable, activated public spaces and invigorate community life.

COMPENSATION

$6,250.00 - $6,750.00/month; commensurate with experience