The deadline to apply is July 31, 2026. Please submit both a resume and a cover letter to be considered.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Grants and Investment Portfolio Strategy and Management

• Review grant proposals and prepare analysis that reflects grants’ outcomes and contribution to team’s strategic goals, for discussions with the Senior Program Officer (SPO) and team.

• Engage in preliminary conversations with prospective new grantees, investees and other potential partners and make recommendations for follow up.

• Help plan and manage webinars and other activities for grantees and investees on specific topics of shared interest (examples include systems stewardship, AI and earned revenue generation).

• Coordinate and help conduct grant and investee diligence and management with other funders and investors. 

Research, Analytics, Monitoring, Reporting and Knowledge Management

• Conduct research for the SPO, Director and team members using a variety of external and internal resources (e.g., landscape grant or investment opportunities related to responsible AI, veterans issues, etc.); consult external experts or other resources as per the research protocol.

• Support the SPO, Director and team in analyzing data and identifying trends.

• Summarize research findings in written documents, databases, presentations, or multimedia formats.

Grantee Relationship Management

• Conduct regular (2-4x annually) check in conversations with grantees, alone or in partnership with SPO.

• Coordinate with Department Coordinator and Program Assistants on planning grantee and network convenings.

• For convenings and site visits, develop and prepare background research and meeting materials.

Internal and External Communication

• Plan and help execute learning sessions for FF colleagues and/or grantees.

• Curate and share information and knowledge from the team.

• Work with SPO and team on strategic external communications opportunities.

Relationship Management

• Collaborate closely with the Chief Innovation Officer to identify and help implement various innovation mechanisms, e.g. recoverable grants and venture studio services.

• Represent Mission Investments at internal and external meetings.

• Attend relevant meetings/conferences to gather information and knowledge to advance the foundation’s work.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• A minimum of four years of work experience, with a minimum of three years of experience working in a program-related support capacity in the social development sector.

• College degree in related field or relevant and equivalent experience.

• Strong proficiency with data collection, review, analysis and reporting.

• Strong proficiency with the use of software platforms and high degree of comfort with multiple technology applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and databases.

• Exceptional organizational and communications skills.

• Client-service orientation.

• Demonstrated ability to be a productive member of a community of people at work, respecting differences while working toward shared goals.

• Comfort with periods of ambiguity; constructive participation in ongoing organizational development.

• Ways of working and engaging that align with the Foundation’s mission, core values, and commitment to creating a .

• Personal qualities of humility, capacity for self-reflection, and a sense of humor.

• Willingness to work in New York City.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position is primarily a sedentary role. However, the person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with internal staff, access files, office machinery and a copy machine/printer.

SALARY: The Ford Foundation is committed to practicing salary transparency. The starting salary for this position is $104,000. We review global compensation on a regular basis to ensure market competitiveness and equity. The hiring range for this position has been carefully crafted in alignment with the market.

LOCATION: This position is based in the foundation’s New York office. We operate in a hybrid model and require staff to be in the office three days per week.

WORK AUTHORIZATION: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent.

WORKING AT FORD

• Commitment to creating a culture where everyone feels respected

• A hybrid working model and flexible work arrangement policies offer colleagues the opportunity to engage in meaningful ways and the space to maintain a healthy work-life balance

• Professional development and ample opportunities to build your expertise and expand your network

• Comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life needs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on your first day

• Generous time off, including personal, vacation, sick, extended holiday time off, and wellness days

• Generous parental leave policy, including birth, surrogacy, adoptive, foster parents, and resources for backup child and elder care that support our colleagues’ ability to attend to family responsibilities

• Comprehensive retirement benefits options (with employee and employer contributions of up to 13%), allowing you to invest in your financial future with confidence

Learn moreabout what its like to work at the Ford Foundation.