The Righteous Persons Foundation is dedicated to supporting efforts that build a vibrant, just and inclusive Jewish community in the United States.   The Program Officer manages the day-to-day grantmaking process for the Foundation, reporting to the Associate Director and Executive Director.

 Major Responsibilities include:

* Screening and conducting due diligence of all applicants: review Letters of Inquiry, initiate dialogue, conduct interviews and when appropriate site visits, and collect all relevant information necessary for a thorough review of grant proposals;

* Scanning the field of Jewish life in the United States to proactively identify promising applicants;

* Evaluating invited grant proposals, analyzing the organization’s mission and strategy, future plans and goals, financial data, outcome assessment, and other relevant information;

* Communicating with applicants on a timely and effective basis;

* Contributing to preparation of  all Board materials;

* Managing relations with awarded grantees, regularly monitoring progress and performance;

* Developing quarterly reports and additional reports for the Foundation; and,

* Performing administrative duties essential to carrying out the Foundation’s work.

 Qualifications & Experience:

* Qualified applicants will have at least a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of relevant work experience.  In addition, the ideal candidate possesses the following skills:

* Demonstrated commitment to the Foundation’s mission and vision;

* Track-record of work performed with the highest standards of quality and excellence;

* Strong analytical skills, including comfort reviewing organizational financials;

* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;

* Experience working in the non-profit sector, preferred;

* Superior proficiency in use of office technologies as well as comfort learning new database management tools; and

* Self-starter with the ability both to innovate and also adapt.

 Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits package

 To Apply:  Please submit the following

Cover Letter

Resume

3 References

Writing Sample

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