The William Davidson Foundation is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Program Officer, Southeast Michigan.
The William Davidson Foundation is a private family foundation dedicated to helping to secure a bright future for the communities that have inspired our founder’s family for generations. We imbue our work with a sense of possibility and believe deeply in the importance of building meaningful relationships across difference. Together with community leaders who share our sense of optimism and obligation related to Detroit, Israel, and the Jewish people, we make transformative investments and support catalytic initiatives that will deliver lasting value for future generations. The Foundation has assets of approximately $1.5 billion and grants approximately $60 million annually.
Our culture reflects our founder’s greatest strengths and traits. Like Mr. Davidson, we prize optimism and creativity as we carry out our work together. We also value relationship building and true partnership within our team and alongside our board, grantees, and community. But in short, we believe in working hard, collaborating closely, and maintaining a consistent mindset embodying curiosity, courage, and action.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Program Officer, Southeast Michigan is responsible for contributing to the development, refinement, and stewardship of grants across the Southeast Michigan Good Jobs portfolio and related strategies in Southeast Michigan. In Detroit and across Southeast Michigan, we work with our grantees and other partners to expand the number of good jobs and enhance our collection of great places. Together we see these as essential ingredients for a growing, connected community. As we define it, “good jobs” offer a sense of dignity, the promise of economic stability, and a path to prosperity for individuals and families. They can provide opportunities for people to grow into new roles or careers as markets and technologies inevitably evolve. The Program Officer, Southeast Michigan will advance the Good Jobs portfolio, furthering our efforts to support entrepreneurs in the region and stimulate the creation, growth, and retention of new businesses in technology, innovation, and other high-potential market sectors and industries that will yield good jobs for future generations.
Reporting to the Program Director, Southeast Michigan Economic and Cultural Vitality, this role is expected to perform strongly across a variety of tasks, including: independently creating and managing the Good Jobs portfolio of active grants, disciplined stewardship of funds, cultivating and sustaining strong relationships with grantees and partners, developing progress reports and materials for review and discussion by the grants committee and board, and assessing and acting on ethical duties and Foundation obligations to maintain the integrity of organization and oneself.
This role serves as a member of the Southeast Michigan program team and collaborates with other members of the program staff, board, and executive leadership to execute the strategic objectives of the Foundation. The Program Officer, Southeast Michigan thrives in a team environment and positively contributes to the organizational culture and is also adept at working independently.
This is a full-time position based out of our Troy, MI headquarters, with the expectation that the incumbent will reside in Southeast Michigan.
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HOW TO APPLY
Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and your resume should be sent to: jobs@williamdavidson.org. No phone calls please.
For further information about the William Davidson organization, please visit: https://williamdavidson.org/
The William Davidson Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.