The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation is dedicated to meeting the basic needs of people experiencing poverty. Each year, the Foundation gives about $150 million in grants to nonprofits in the United States and Israel that provide direct services in the areas of Housing, Health, Jobs, Education, and Aging. Grants serve a range of individuals, including women at risk and their children, older adults, people with disabilities, and the Jewish community.
Why Choose Weinberg?
- Engage in work that makes a difference: Help support efforts to improve lives and create lasting and meaningful change.
- Collaborate with dedicated colleagues: Work in a supportive environment alongside a passionate and talented team that shares a commitment to community, mission, and excellence — and a sense of humor.
- Join a flexible work environment: Enjoy our hybrid workplace and the flexibility around working remotely and in office.
The Foundation seeks individuals interested in helping to drive change in communities across the United States and Israel. If you want to contribute toward advancing our mission, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and apply now to join Team Weinberg!
Position Summary
The role will serve as an integral member of the Foundation’s Program team, managing a portfolio of grants, including setting strategic direction, conducting due diligence on prospective applicants, managing grantee relationships, and evaluating the impact and success of grants and initiatives. Specifically, the program officer will work with the program director in leading the Foundation’s U.S. Jewish grants portfolio, which provides approximately $25 million in grants each year across three priorities: (1) addressing poverty within the Jewish community, (2) strengthening the Jewish nonprofit sector, and (3) combatting antisemitism.
Overall Responsibilities
- Strategy Development: Help shape the vision, strategy, and grant priorities of the portfolio and support the design and implementation of strategic initiatives and special projects.
- Grant Management: Source grant applicants that are aligned to strategies, evaluate proposals for feasibility and organizational capability, build relationships with grantees, and manage compliance with grant deadlines.
- Evaluation and Learning: Assess the impact of both individual grants and the portfolio at large, analyzing grant reports and synthesizing learnings that will inform future grantmaking.
- Site Visits and Conferences: Perform in-person site visits and represent the Foundation at conferences and events with relevance to the portfolio.
- Collaboration and Presentation: Work collaboratively with program officers and other Foundation staff to prepare materials and analysis for board meetings and participate in weekly discussions regarding grants.
Skills and Qualifications
- Experience and Skills: Five to 10 years of experience in nonprofit, philanthropy, or other relevant sectors, with strong writing, research, and critical-thinking abilities, as well as demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the areas of philanthropy and the Jewish nonprofit sector.
- Collaboration and Initiative: Team player with a positive and proactive attitude who is capable of solving challenges creatively and independently, managing time efficiently, and collaborating effectively with colleagues and partners.
- Analysis and Communication: Proficiency in analyzing data, budgets, forecasts, and other materials and an ability to present it in clear and actionable formats.
- Values and Approach: Track record of integrity, humor, and thoughtfulness, demonstrating a commitment to confidentiality and seeing the strengths in people and communities.
Compensation and Benefits
In compliance with Maryland’s wage-transparency requirements, the compensation for this position includes an annual base pay range of $116,000–$125,000. Additionally, the Foundation’s benefits include generous vacation; sick, mental health, and personal leave; paid holidays; 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions; medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance; company-paid life insurance; and Flexible Spending Account options. The Foundation also offers a hybrid work environment, allowing staff to work a blended schedule at remote and in-office locations.
The Weinberg Foundation is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to complying with federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.