Senior Program Manager, AIR Opportunity Fund

Required

• Education, Knowledge, and Experience
• Master's degree in public policy, public health, social sciences, education, nonprofit management, community development, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven years of professional experience that includes both applied research and philanthropy, grantmaking, social impact investing, or related funding experience.
• Subject matter expertise in one or more priority areas: workforce and economic opportunity, health, and/or youth pathways.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the communities, organizations, and policy or funding landscape within communities and regions served by the Fund, particularly the Deep South, Cleveland, Chicago, and/or Washington, DC region.
• Demonstrated experience using research, evaluation, or data-driven approaches to inform program design, funding decisions, strategy, or organizational learning.
• Experience managing or supporting grant portfolios, philanthropic initiatives, research projects, or community-based programs.
• Experience working with community-based organizations, research institutions, public agencies, philanthropic organizations, or cross-sector partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while producing high-quality work.
• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate evidence and identify actionable insights.
• Effective communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills and the ability to translate complex information for a variety of audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships across a variety of stakeholders.