Park Foundation seeks nominations and applications for the position of Program Officer, Sustainable Ithaca. This is a new role for an existing and expanding grantmaking portfolio that is an important part of our support of local sustainability efforts. The Program Officer will report to the Executive Director in their role of managing grants and grantee relationships for the Sustainable Ithaca portfolio and assisting in other intersectional program related work such as helping implement new streamlined renewal processes across program areas and supporting Park Trustee priorities.
About Park Foundation
Park Foundation is a family foundation dedicated to advancing a more just, equitable and sustainable society and environment, both nationally and in our local Ithaca community. We are principled, strategic and fearless in our grantmaking, collaborative with our partners, and nimble and innovative in our approach. We are committed to challenging the powers that threaten an independent media, a robust democracy, and the future of our planet. Park Foundation was formed in 1966. Its original focus was on education and grant-making in communities where Park Communications had interests. The Staff includes 8 team members and there are three local priority areas and five national programs that reflect the mission of the Park Foundation. These priorities include national grantmaking programs in Media, Environment, Civic Participation, Democracy, Animal Welfare and local support for Community Needs, Sustainable Ithaca and School Food and Nutrition.
The Sustainable Ithaca Program
The vision of the Sustainable Ithaca program is that Ithaca and Tompkins County become a fully sustainable community – environmentally, socially and economically. Accordingly, grantmaking addresses a spectrum of topics with emphasis on integration of systems and cross-sectoral collaboration. A special interest is on projects that enable low-income and communities of color access to and participation in sustainability measures
Responsibilities/Focus
Support the management and oversight of the Sustainable Ithaca portfolio grants in the areas of Ecosystem Conservation, Energy and Climate Change, Environmental Education, and Smart Growth, with a strong focus on equity and justice and connecting across silos.
Strategy
Help research and develop grantmaking program strategies and provide vision for long-term program development in tandem with Trustees and other staff, including helping to identify program priorities and opportunities. Provide information and analysis from relevant conferences, meetings, and current events and research.
Grant Process and Administration
Oversee the grantmaking process throughout a grant cycle, including:
Qualifications, Competencies and Skill Sets
Salary & Benefits
The targeted starting salary range for this fulltime position is $80,000-$95,000, based on experience. Park Foundation offers an extensive and generous benefits package including health insurance paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution match.
Working with Park Foundation
We believe that diversity is critical to our mission, and we value an inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experiences related to our programs and applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Park Foundation is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age or sexual orientation.
This position will be based in Ithaca, NY. Consistent with Park Foundation’s vaccination policy, all new hires (except those granted reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law) are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. Park Foundation is currently operating in a hybrid work model.
Interested applicants are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume, to Rachel Leon, Executive Director c/o info@parkfoundation.org by November 21, 2022.
Park Foundation Inc
Ithaca, NY