Ithaca, NY

Program Officer, Sustainable Ithaca, Park Foundation

The Organization

Park Foundation seeks nominations and applications for the position of Program Officer, Sustainable Ithaca.  This is a new role for an existing and expanding grantmaking portfolio that is an important part of our support of local sustainability efforts. The Program Officer will report to the Executive Director in their role of managing grants and grantee relationships for the Sustainable Ithaca portfolio and assisting in other intersectional program related work such as helping implement new streamlined renewal processes across program areas and supporting Park Trustee priorities.

About Park Foundation

Park Foundation is a family foundation dedicated to advancing a more just, equitable and sustainable society and environment, both nationally and in our local Ithaca community.  We are principled, strategic and fearless in our grantmaking, collaborative with our partners, and nimble and innovative in our approach.  We are committed to challenging the powers that threaten an independent media, a robust democracy, and the future of our planet. Park Foundation was formed in 1966. Its original focus was on education and grant-making in communities where Park Communications had interests.  The Staff includes 8 team members and there are three local priority areas and five national programs that reflect the mission of the Park Foundation. These priorities include national grantmaking programs in Media, Environment, Civic Participation, Democracy, Animal Welfare and local support for Community Needs, Sustainable Ithaca and School Food and Nutrition.

Position Overview

Park Foundation seeks nominations and applications for the position of Program Officer, Sustainable Ithaca.  This is a new role for an existing and expanding grantmaking portfolio that is an important part of our support of local sustainability efforts. The Program Officer will report to the Executive Director in their role of managing grants and grantee relationships for the Sustainable Ithaca portfolio and assisting in other intersectional program related work such as helping implement new streamlined renewal processes across program areas and supporting Park Trustee priorities.

The vision of the Sustainable Ithaca program is that Ithaca and Tompkins County become a fully sustainable community – environmentally, socially and economically.

Salary & Benefits
The targeted starting salary range for this fulltime position is $80,000-$95,000, based on experience. Park Foundation offers an extensive and generous benefits package including health insurance paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution match.

How To Apply

We believe that diversity is critical to our mission, and we value an inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experiences related to our programs and applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Park Foundation is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age or sexual orientation.

This position will be based in Ithaca, NY. Consistent with Park Foundation’s vaccination policy, all new hires (except those granted reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law) are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19.

Park Foundation is currently operating in a hybrid work model. Interested applicants are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume, to Rachel Leon, Executive Director c/o info@parkfoundation.org by November 21, 2022.

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