PROGRAM OFFICER
The Solidago Foundation is seeking a Program Officer to work on domestic grantmaking and strategy development within the Economic Justice program area, and collaborating with the program staff in the foundation’s other program areas of Electoral, Environmental, and Global Justice. Solidago supports social justice organizations building broad social movements for systemic political and economic change through grantmaking and strategic engagement in the field.
This position reports to the Foundation’s Managing Director. Qualified candidates will preferably have an advanced degree, a minimum of 3-5 years prior social justice grantmaking experience focused on economic justice and a solid non-profit background. S/he is responsible for providing objective analyses, and articulating clear rationales for recommendations and grant making decisions. Excellent writing skills required. S/he will possess the skills to: research, analyze and recommend program strategies; engage and develop strategic partnerships to advance a movement for social justice; and work as part of a strong team to advance cross program strategies.
The Solidago Foundation is located in Northampton, MA. The position requires significant domestic travel. The position is being offered as a full-time or near full time position, within a 32 to 40 hour range.
Solidago is an equal opportunity employer; people of color and women are encouraged to apply. Please reply via email to HR@Solidago.org by 7/1/11.
Please see the attached job description for more complete details, or visit our website at www.solidago.org to view the same.