[COMM-ORG] job: program officer, no salary info

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From:"Maria Brenes" <maria at innercitystruggle.org>


Dear Friend of the Funders' Collaborative on Youth Organizing:

We hope that this e-mail finds you well.  FCYO is currently looking to 
fill its Program Officer position.  Please feel free to forward this 
posting along.

 

Position Summary
The Program Officer (PO), working closely with the Executive Director 
(ED) and the Program Committee of the Advisory Board, will share program 
and administrative responsibilities for FCYO with the Executive 
Director.  The PO's primary responsibility will be to support and 
maintain learning relationships with our grantee partners, other 
practitioners, and with our Board in order to support FCYO's overall 
strategy development.  This position will require some travel.  

Areas of Responsibility
 
Research and Publications
·         Work with the ED on creating original research to inform 
theoretical frameworks and grantmaking initiatives for the Youth 
Organizing field, capitalizing on trends and opportunities to support 
broaden and deepen the potential of youth organizing.
·         Design and oversee research workplan and oversee the writing 
and dissemination of the Occasional Paper Series, including identifying 
issue areas; managing consultants; creating and managing a review 
committee for projects, including the board Program Committee and 
strategic partners; and hosting briefings with funders and practitioners.
 
Grantmaking
·         Staff the current grantmaking cohort with the PA.
·         Work with the ED to explore options for a new strategic 
grantmaking program.
·         Provide and organize technical assistance for grantmaking cohort.
·         Work with the PA, practitioners, and strategic partners to 
develop and implement national and regional convenings.
 
Fundraising
·         Support the ED in developing and implementing a fundraising 
strategy, including developing a national and regional funder scan.
·         Support the ED in proposal processes, including writing and 
coordination with funders.
 
Other Duties
·         Represent FCYO at conferences, briefings, and with funders.
·         Assist ED with administrative duties as needed.
 
Qualifications:

    * Five years experience in social justice work with significant 
understanding of the youth organizing landscape nationally, including 
experience with youth organizing groups.

    * Strong analytical and writing skills, including synthesizing 
information into clear, concise, and compelling reports and briefing 
papers. Qualitative and some quantitative research skills desired.

    * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate 
effectively and professionally with a diverse range of people.  
Management experience desired.

    * Strong oral skills; comfortable presenting information at board 
meetings and representing FCYO in the broader community.

    * Outstanding creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

    * Able to work independently and manage time effectively.

    * Able to identify and access relevant research, policy information, 
and individuals that will advance the work of FCYO.

    * Previous grantmaking or nonprofit experience desirable.

 
FCYO is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages 
applications from women, people of color, and members of the Lesbian, 
Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender communities.
 
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to 
fcyojobs at gmail.com by December 15, 2008.  Please put "Program Officer" 
in the subject line.