Program & Network Manager sought by Grantmakers for Education

The newly created Program & Network Manager position will play a key role in leveraging Grantmakers for Education’s (GFE) efforts to improve the craft of education grantmaking. This individual will serve in a dual capacity on the program team: coordinating two of GFE’s funder networks – the Education Policy Working Group (http://www.edfunders.org/funder_networks/policy.asp) and the Working Group on Education Organizing (http://www.edfunders.org/funder_networks/wgeo.asp) – and supporting the design and implementation of some of GFE’s web seminars and convenings.

Based in Portland, OR, the Program & Network Manager will report to the Director of Programs and will work closely with the leadership of the Education Policy Working Group and Working Group on Education Organizing as well as GFE’s other staff, and our national network of members. The Manager will also supervise the work of the consultant who coordinates GFE’s third funder network, the Out-of-School Time Funder Network.

This position is a unique opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial, diverse and collaborative team that is enhancing the impact of education philanthropy and working to improve outcomes and opportunities for all students. With a lean and dedicated staff of nine, the contributions of each team member are essential for us to achieve organizational success. As such, the successful candidate will be a self-directed, highly organized and solution-focused professional with a passion for GFE’s mission, a facilitative leadership style, and strong interpersonal skills.

View the full position announcement announcement at the website below. The anticipated start date of this position is January 2012. Review of applications begins immediately.