Program Officer (Long Term, Temporary)CS Fund

Program Officer (Long Term, Temporary)CS Fund
Freestone, California
The CS Fund is seeking a long term, temporary program officer.
Organization: CS Fund is a small family foundation.
The scope of our grantmaking is primarily national, although we do
support food sovereignty initiatives outside the US. Our office is in
the tiny hamlet of Freestone in Sonoma County, California, about 50
miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. At present we have six staff and
six board members.
Grantmaking Program: Our grantmaking program
encompasses the work of two sister foundations - the CS Fund and the
Warsh/Mott Legacy. Our most recent grants can be seen by clicking on
the "grants list" link at www.csfund.org.
Together CSF/WML's annual grantmaking is approximately $3 million.
Job Responsibilities: This position requires a
program officer to be a talented generalist, able to work across
several issue areas including civil liberties, globalization, and
emerging technologies.
The ideal candidate will have a background in philanthropy,
nonprofit work experience and/or relevant academic credentials. The
position reports to the Executive Director and is expected to:
* Review and evaluate proposals and undertake related research.
* Conduct site visits.
* Write funding recommendations for the board of directors.
* Assist with board meeting preparations and participate in the
board meeting.
* Represent CS Fund at relevant conferences and professional
meetings.
* Take on special assignments at the request of the Executive
Director.
This is a full time position, and all program officers are expected
to work on site - telecommuting is not an option.
Qualifications and Attributes: We will be looking for
candidates with the following personal attributes and professional
qualifications:
* An understanding of progressive social change.
* Commitment to the foundation's mission and goals.
* A strategic thinker with intellectual curiosity, research and
networking skills, and an exceptional ability to synthesize and analyze
information.
* A capable writer, able to follow editorial direction.
* Able to balance a high degree of initiative with the ability to
work closely with a team.
* A clear sense of appropriate interaction with a board of
directors.
* Able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Able to maintain professionalism within an office culture
characterized by informality.
* A strong spirit of camaraderie and a sense of humor.
Compensation: The CS Fund offers a competitive benefits
package and a salary commensurate with experience.
To Apply: We hope to fill this position as soon as
possible. For inquiries, contact, and include a phone number where you
can be reached. Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample
to the same address.

CS Fund
E-mail: jobs@csfund. org
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