38 Programs jobs

About The Hollyhock Foundation The Hollyhock Foundation seeks to create a more just world through its investments in education, climate change mitigation, and journalism. Since 2003, we have supported exceptional leaders in organizations that share our vision. Education: We collaborate with outstanding schools in underserved neighborhoods to provide opportunities for students to reach their full potential. We also develop programs that provide aspiring and practicing K-12 teachers with opportunities to strengthen their instructional expertise and expand their networks. Climate: We fund solutions that help reduce planet-warming emissions. Local and Investigative Journalism: We sponsor reporting that holds institutions accountable in order to sustain a healthy democracy. The Opportunity The program manager will be responsible for leading the foundation’s work on climate change mitigation, working closely with Hollyhock’s co-founders. This is a relatively...

While young people from low-income communities – who are disproportionately young people of color – face systemic inequities in school, in the workforce, and in life, they possess unique strengths, resilience and tremendous potential. When provided with support and resources, these young people fulfill their potential and achieve success in school, work, and life.   Through a combination of mentoring and transformative experiences, Summer Search supports young people to successfully transition from adolescence into adulthood. We aim to unleash the potential of our young people while also building a toolkit for navigating and challenging systemic barriers to higher education and career opportunities.    THE OPPORTUNITY Summer Search’s Bay Area site is seeking a Regional Program Director (RPD) to support high-quality program delivery and performance for a region that spans eight Bay Area counties. This position supervises a team...

WHO WE ARE We know that our climate goals can only be met by rapidly reducing emissions and removing the carbon that already exists in our atmosphere. Carbon180 is a climate NGO with a vision to remove legacy carbon emissions from the atmosphere and create a livable climate in which current and future generations can thrive. Based in Washington, DC, we design and champion equitable, science-based policies that bring carbon removal solutions to gigaton scale. THE OPPORTUNITY Overview Carbon180 is seeking a deputy director of policy to lead Carbon180’s tech-based carbon removal policy work around direct air capture, mineralization, and other approaches. This role will manage and lead a team of policy experts to develop new policy ideas, engage with coalitions, and perform direct outreach and advocacy to policymakers. They will be responsible for developing and executing Carbon180’s federal policy strategy alongside other deputy directors and the policy...

Department:             Programs Reports To:               Special Projects Manager Direct Reports:        None Salary Band:             $65,000 Classification:          Full Time, Salary Exempt Location:                   Washington, DC   The Climate Reality Project is a nonprofit organization founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. Our mission is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society. At The Climate Reality Project, we come to work every day to help solve the climate crisis. We do it by working from the ground up, empowering people and communities worldwide to fight for their future and together drive a just transition to clean energy. We are committed to building a more just and equitable world, one where all voices are heard and respected regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, age, or physical ability....

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks an enterprising and determined senior manager to drive forward our work protecting artists at risk around the world. The role will develop a new emergency grantmaking initiative through the   Artists at Risk Connection   (ARC) program and expand PEN America’s protection programs for individuals in peril because of their creative expression. The ideal candidate will have the vision, expertise, and program management skills to shape ARC’s protection efforts, collaborating with the ARC team and the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Center.  The role requires experience working with individuals at risk or otherwise vulnerable communities, and a demonstrated commitment to the arts and human rights internationally. This is a new full-time position expected to be based at PEN America’s New York office. The position reports to the Director, Artists at Risk Connection. At PEN America, ARC...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks an enterprising and determined senior manager to strengthen and lead our work to fortify and expand the   Artist at Risk Connection   (ARC)’s international programs. The role will oversee ARC’s regional hubs and expand PEN America’s international reach in order to grow the network of organizations and individuals providing assistance to at-risk artists. The ideal candidate will have the vision, expertise, and program management skills to shape ARC’s international programs and manage ARC’s regional representatives, while also collaborating with the ARC team and the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Center.  The role requires strong project management skills, and a demonstrated commitment to the arts and human rights internationally. This is a new full-time position, expected to be based at PEN America’s New York office. The position reports to the Director, Artists at Risk...

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, based in Menlo Park, California, seeks a collaborative and outcomes-driven Program Officer for its National Governing Institutions strategy. As a key member of the U.S. Democracy Program, the Program Officer will lead the foundation’s efforts to strengthen our nation’s legislative and executive branches, making them more resilient, responsive, effective, and inclusive institutions in the face of our increasingly polarized politics. Over the next five years, the U.S. Democracy Program’s grant budget is expected to increase substantially from its current level of $30M, in response to pressing challenges. About the Foundation The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan, private charitable foundation that advances ideas and supports institutions to promote a better world. For more than 50 years, we have supported efforts to advance education for all, preserve the environment, support vibrant performing arts,...

Position Overview The Director, Legal Advocacy Program is responsible for the oversight and daily operations of the Legal Advocacy Program, as well as providing leadership for the program and relationship-building with colleagues and supporters to that end.  The Director provides supervision of the LAP attorneys (4), interns and fellows; provides legal representation, advice, pro se assistance, referrals, and other legal services to LAP clients; manages program development; conducts outreach to and relationship-building with the legal community; facilitates legal trainings; and manages grant-writing and -reporting. Expertise in housing and benefits, immigration, and/or family law is required.  The Director of Legal Services is a member of DOVE's Leadership Team.   The Legal Advocacy Program has a strong culture of collaboration and a collective-oriented decision-making structure. DOVE is seeking a Director who can foster this program culture and support the...

Job Purpose: The Director of Residential Services works with the Residential Services Staff to oversee and implement the daily operations and programming of the emergency shelter as well as transitional housing apartments, in keeping with the mission and stated goals of the organization. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruitment, hiring, scheduling, supervision, professional development, and evaluation of Advocates (3) Residential Services Staff, Interns, and volunteers; program development, implementation, tracking, and evaluation; and property/facilities maintenance and management. The Director works closely with the Executive Director to grow, adapt, and evaluate, DOVE’s services and programming.  The Director of Residential Services is a member of DOVE's Leadership Team. Supervisory Responsibilities:   The Director of Residential Services supervises Residential Services Staff (Residential Advocacy Manager, Housing and Economic Empowerment...

PEN America, a growing nonprofit organization that stands at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks an innovative and adept professional to serve as senior program manager of disinformation and community engagement, driving forward an expanding area of work engaging with communities to defend against disinformation during the 2022 and 2024 election cycles. This is a full-time position within PEN America’s Free Expression Programs department, reporting to the U.S. Free Expression Director. The position will be based in Florida, Texas, or Arizona, or at PEN America’s offices in New York, Washington, D.C., or Los Angeles. The senior program manager of disinformation and community engagement will build and manage a program to foster resilience to disinformation among communities in three geographic locations across the U.S. Working with populations disproportionately targeted by disinformation in states likely to see closely contested elections in 2022 and 2024,...

POSITION SPECIFICATION Manager, Programs (Youth Engagement) Peter G. Peterson Foundation New York, NY ABOUT THE PETERSON FOUNDATION: The Peter G. Peterson Foundation is working to secure a healthy, growing economy by addressing America’s long-term fiscal challenges. The Foundation partners with leading policy experts, elected officials and the public to build support for solutions to put America on a sustainable fiscal path. As a non-partisan organization, the Foundation engages in grant-making, partnerships, and research to educate and involve Americans from a variety of perspectives. Learn more at pgpf.org. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: The Manager, Programs (Youth Engagement) will support the Senior Manager and Vice President in the development and execution of current and new strategic initiatives and programs, including program implementation, grantee and partner management, and program strategy and design. More specifically, the Manager will focus on managing and...

POSITION SPECIFICATION Manager, Programs (Emerging Areas) Peter G. Peterson Foundation New York, NY ABOUT THE PETERSON FOUNDATION: The Peter G. Peterson Foundation is working to secure a healthy, growing economy by addressing America’s long-term fiscal challenges. The Foundation partners with leading policy experts, elected officials and the public to build support for solutions to put America on a sustainable fiscal path. As a non-partisan organization, the Foundation engages in grant-making, partnerships, and research to educate and involve Americans from a variety of perspectives. Learn more at pgpf.org. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: The Manager, Programs (Emerging Areas) will support the Senior Manager and Vice President in the development and execution of ongoing and new strategic initiatives, including research, ideation, strategy, and program design. As initiatives move forward, the Manager will work on program implementation and diligence around new grantees and partners....

POSITION SUMMARY: The Education Coordinator (EC) is responsible for a range of educational programs that reflect Pendle Hill’s mission and vision, serving the needs of Friends and other constituents.  Our educational programs (Programs) include on-campus workshops of varying lengths as well as online learning programs. The EC both envisions programs and coordinates their details in a timely and budget-conscious manner, such that: each program is strong and well-aligned in content and vision; the leaders are well prepared and in good relationship with Pendle Hill from initial contact through final wrap-up and payment of fees; the descriptions of programs are accurate and compelling; program participation meets goals; all efforts have been made to publicize them effectively; all details of recordkeeping, document improvement, communication, and data flow are accurate and up-to-date; interactions with all leaders, staff, and program participants are conducted warmly, professionally,...

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is dedicated to building a brighter future for millions of children and youth by improving educational, economic, social and health outcomes. The Foundation’s work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities and ensuring access to opportunity because children need all three to succeed. Casey advances research and solutions to overcome barriers to success, help communities demonstrate what works and influence decision makers to invest in strategies based on solid evidence. At Casey, you will find a dynamic environment with staff of diverse backgrounds and perspectives who share a deep commitment to advancing the Foundation’s mission. Casey staff also have flexible schedules, including a hybrid workweek, to support a healthy work and life balance. For its Atlanta Civic Site team, the Foundation seeks a senior-level professional who will manage projects that aim to strengthen families, increase access to opportunity and build...