Program Officer

Nonprofit Leadership Opportunity | Program Officer – Capacity Building | $35/hr | 4-Day Workweek

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Jillian Morgan
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $30 - $35 per hour

A bit about us:

Our client is an established, mission-driven organization focused on strengthening communities, developing nonprofit leadership, and creating meaningful, lasting social impact.

We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and relationship-driven professional to support initiatives focused on nonprofit capacity building, organizational development, grantmaking, and community partnerships.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the nonprofit world and enjoys helping organizations grow stronger, become more sustainable, and expand their impact.

The ideal candidate may come from nonprofit leadership, program management, community development, philanthropy, fundraising, or organizational development. More important than a specific job title is an understanding of how nonprofit organizations operate, the challenges they face, and what it takes to help them succeed.

Why join us?

● Make a meaningful difference: Help nonprofit organizations strengthen their operations, leadership, and long-term sustainability.

● Four-day workweek: Work Tuesday–Friday, typically 36–40 hours per week.

● Excellent benefits: Healthcare benefits, sick time, and 401(k) benefits are available during the initial consulting period.

● Long-term opportunity: This is a true temporary-to-hire opportunity with the goal of transitioning into a permanent position.

● Professional growth: Expand your experience in nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, organizational development, and strategic partnerships.

● Collaborative environment: Work with a passionate team committed to community impact, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Job Details

We are seeking a passionate, strategic, and highly organized Nonprofit Program Manager – Capacity Building & Community Impact to help strengthen nonprofit organizations, develop community leaders, and drive meaningful, long-term social impact.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with experience in nonprofit leadership, program management, organizational development, philanthropy, or community engagement who understands the challenges nonprofits face and enjoys helping organizations grow and succeed.

In this role, you'll work closely with nonprofit leaders, community partners, and internal stakeholders to assess organizational needs, develop customized capacity-building strategies, coordinate training and professional development opportunities, and evaluate program effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Nonprofit Capacity Building & Organizational Development

● Partner with nonprofit leaders to assess organizational strengths, challenges, leadership effectiveness, and opportunities for growth.

● Develop and implement customized capacity-building plans to strengthen nonprofit operations, leadership, strategy, and long-term sustainability.

● Identify and coordinate professional development opportunities, workshops, coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance.

● Recruit and collaborate with consultants, facilitators, and community partners to deliver meaningful learning opportunities.

● Monitor organizational progress and evaluate the effectiveness of capacity-building initiatives.

● Help nonprofit organizations build stronger networks, partnerships, and access to resources.

Program Management & Grantmaking

● Manage capacity-building programs and related initiatives from planning and assessment through implementation and evaluation.

● Support grantmaking activities, including reviewing applications, researching organizations, evaluating proposals, and preparing recommendations.

● Coordinate project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

● Track program outcomes, analyze data, and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and community impact.

● Support the development of strategies that strengthen nonprofit organizations and address evolving community needs.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

● Build and maintain relationships with nonprofit executives, grassroots organizations, community leaders, and other stakeholders.

● Identify opportunities for collaboration, partnership development, and community engagement.

● Facilitate meetings, workshops, learning sessions, and other community-focused initiatives.

● Promote inclusive participation and equitable access to organizational resources and development opportunities.

● Stay informed about nonprofit trends, community challenges, and best practices in organizational development.

Collaboration & Administrative Responsibilities

● Coordinate meetings, agendas, materials, documentation, and follow-up activities.

● Maintain accurate program records, reports, and supporting documentation.

● Collaborate with internal teams to ensure initiatives align with organizational priorities and goals.

● Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen program delivery, and maximize organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

● Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Social Services, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent relevant education and experience considered.

● 3+ years of project or program management experience, including coordination of stakeholders, external partners, consultants, and budgets.

● 3+ years of nonprofit or philanthropic experience strongly preferred.

● At least 1 year of supervisory experience.

● Experience in nonprofit leadership, capacity building, organizational development, program management, grantmaking, fundraising, or community engagement.

● Strong relationship-building, communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.

● Ability to manage multiple projects independently, prioritize effectively, and deliver measurable results.

● Experience developing or facilitating workshops, professional development programs, or community initiatives is a plus.

● Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools; grantmaking platforms are a plus.

● Commitment to equity, inclusion, collaboration, and community-centered work.

Ideal Background

● Successful candidates may have experience as a Nonprofit Executive Director, Program Director, Program Manager, Development Director, Community Engagement Manager, Organizational Development Manager, or Foundation Program Officer.

● We're particularly interested in professionals who have helped nonprofit organizations grow, managed meaningful programs, developed community partnerships, secured or administered grant funding, or strengthened organizational operations.

● You don't need to have held the title of Program Officer. We're looking for someone who understands nonprofit organizations, brings strong leadership and project management experience, and is passionate about helping others succeed.

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.

<sub>Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy</sub>