Program Officer
- Posted
- 13 days ago
- Employment type
- Full-Time
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Closing date
About this organization
As a legacy of the 1984 Olympic Games, the LA84 Foundation is a nationally recognized leader in support of youth sport and play and elevating the importance of sports in positive youth development. LA84 seeks to provide an opportunity for every child to participate in sports and experience the wide range of positive outcomes associated with youth sport participation. Since its launch in 1985, LA84 has invested millions in the communities that supported the Games, reaching more than 3 million youth throughout Southern California, from Santa Barbara to San Diego County. The LA84 Foundation continues to promote the spirit of the 1984 Olympic Games by convening and engaging local, national, and international audiences about the role of sport in society. LA84’s headquarters is located in the historic Britt House near downtown Los Angeles, where it houses meeting facilities and the world’s premier sports library. For more information, please visit www.la84.org.
About this job
Program Officers (POs) are the primary grant-making professionals at LA84 Foundation supporting the Foundation’s mission and organizational goals through external activities, programs, and grantmaking. Program Officers serve as community liaisons to prospective organizations, maintain strong and active relationships with grantees, and are often the first point of contact between the community and the Foundation. Program Officers will cultivate and sustain relationships with stakeholders, other funders, and experts in the field of sports-based youth development and youth sports. Strong project and time management skills are a must. Program officers report to the Director, Grants and Programs.
Roles & responsibilities
Engaging grantees and prospective grantees each grant cycle, which includes community outreach to underrepresented populations/regions and application assistance
Review and analysis of grant applications including screening for financial health, and preparation of final written grant recommendations for review and approval by the board.
Assist grantees as needed to support successful implementation of grant proposal objectives
Monitors active grants through in-person and telephone communication, review of grantee progress and final reports.
Develops, analyzes and makes recommendations on programs and initiatives.
Ensures grantee compliance with grant outcomes and reporting requirements.
Actively engages in strategy development and participates in the grant peer review process.
Establishes and maintains collaborative and cooperative working relationships with staff.
Supports and reviews program and grant outcomes, analyzes data to inform future grant strategy development and management.
Inputs data into grants and programs system and prepares reports and correspondence related to assigned grants and programs.
Represents LA84 Foundation at community events and ceremonies and serves as a spokesperson for the foundation, as needed.
Works towards developing collaborative partnerships with relevant stakeholders, policy makers, opinion leaders, corporations, business, civic institutions, and other funders to advance the mission, values, and strategic vision
Other roles and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree; Masters Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
5-7 years’ experience, preferably in a grant-making or youth-focused nonprofit organization.
Programmatic knowledge based in youth sports and/or youth development.
Strong written communication skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collegial and collaborative approach.
Experience with nonprofit operations, finance, management, and structure.
Some knowledge of technical assistance in the non-profit sector.
Ability to organize detailed information, manage workflows and schedules.
Ability to effectively interact with the public and serve as a spokesperson for the Foundation.
Valid driver’s license and automobile for site visits, ability to travel throughout the Southern California region
Preferred skills:
Familiarity with youth programs in any of the following regions: San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Antelope Valley, Imperial County
Work or lived experience related to those historically underrepresented/underinvested by youth sports programs, such as: youth with disabilities, youth impacted by the justice system, either criminal or family court, LGBTQIA+ youth, etc.
Familiarity with grants management software and relational databases.
Spanish language fluency is desirable.
Entrepreneurial spirit.
Strong problem solving, analytical and presentation skills.
Polished in presentation and communication, both written and verbal.
To apply
Please send resume including cover letter and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references by e-mail to officemanager@la84.org. Please use as subject heading “Program Officer” and your last name. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.