Program Officer, AIR Opportunity Fund

5 hours, 37 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Project and Program Management
American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research is a leading behavioral and social science research organization dedicated to using rigorous evidence to enhance everyday life and address critical societal issues across various fields, including education, health, and...

Professional Services
1K-5K
Founded 1946

Description

  • Manage assigned program initiatives from planning through implementation and evaluation.
  • Coordinate multiple projects and workstreams while ensuring timely deliverables.
  • Conduct research, landscape analyses, and environmental scans to inform programs and funding decisions.
  • Synthesize research, field insights, and grantee learning into reports, briefings, and presentations.
  • Manage relationships with grantees, community organizations, researchers, and other stakeholders.
  • Coordinate meetings, convenings, site visits, and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Review grant proposals, conduct due diligence, and develop funding recommendations.
  • Monitor grant and program performance, track outcomes, and identify opportunities for learning and improvement.
  • Represent the Fund at regional and national conferences, community meetings, and field events.
  • Collaborate with AIR researchers, subject-matter experts, and operational staff.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in public policy, public health, social sciences, education, nonprofit management, community development, or a related field.
  • At least four years of professional experience combining applied research with philanthropy, grantmaking, social impact investing, or related funding experience.
  • Subject-matter expertise in workforce and economic opportunity, health, and/or youth pathways.
  • Familiarity with communities in the Midwest, Deep South, or Washington, DC region, particularly Chicago, Cleveland, Arkansas, Alabama, or Mississippi.
  • Experience using research, evaluation, or data-driven approaches to inform programs, funding, strategy, or organizational learning.
  • Experience managing grant portfolios, philanthropic initiatives, research projects, or community-based programs.
  • Experience working with community organizations, research institutions, public agencies, philanthropic organizations, or cross-sector partnerships.
  • Strong research, analytical, communication, presentation, relationship-building, project management, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
  • Must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without employment-based visa sponsorship; must be based in or near a priority region and able to travel up to 30%.

Benefits

  • Remote work within the United States or from an AIR U.S. office location.
  • Anticipated annual salary of $105,000–$130,000 USD.
  • AIR Total Rewards Program.
  • Equal employment opportunity and reasonable workplace accommodations.

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