Program Associate - Posting No. 1390

Date Posted

September 26, 2008

Employer

The Park Foundation

Location

Ithaca, NY

Job Description

The Park Foundation is seeking a Program Associate to support its

Environment Program grantmaking activities.



Background



The Park Foundation is a family foundation founded in 1966 and is based

in Ithaca, NY. It operates with six trustees and an office staff of

seven. With assets in excess of $300 million dollars, it awards

approximately $18-20 million in grants annually. National program areas

include Higher Education, Media, Environment, and Animal Welfare as well

local program interests in Ithaca in Sustainability, and Human Services

and Culture.



The Environment Program is national in scope with state-level grants

east of the Mississippi River. Specific interests are in water quality

and quantity. It awards approximately $2.5 million per year in grants.

It focuses on water policy, media, grassroots capacity building, and

privatization issues.



This is a new position. The staff person will work with the staff and

trustees to expand the program. Responsibilities will include program

development, proposal review and presentation, related grants

management, and other special projects as assigned. This person will

also work with specific Trustees on Trustee discretionary grants.

Job Qualifications

Current program staff includes the Executive Director and two Program

Associates. The ideal candidate will have experience in grantmaking

and/or nonprofit organizations, and a background and interest in water

issues. A master's level degree and/or equivalent experience is preferred.

Successful candidates will have strong written and verbal communication skills.

A commitment to teamwork is vital as is an ability to work effectively with trustees,

other staff, grantees, colleagues in other foundations, and the community at large.

Intelligence, energy, inquisitiveness and sense of humor are a must. Some travel

will be required as part of grantee contact and work with peer affinity groups.

 

Salary

The Foundation offers competitive salary, vacation, health and

Contact Information

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to:

Jon M Jensen

Executive Director

The Park Foundation

PO Box 500

Ithaca, NY 14851

 

Phone - 607.272.9124

Fax - 607.272.6057

Cell Phone - Not Available

Email - info@parkfoundation.org

Website - www.parkfoundation.org