Walton Family Foundation · 1 day ago
Senior Program Officer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$197K/yr - $246K/yr
10+ years expThe Walton Family Foundation is seeking a skilled and collaborative individual to join its Environment Program as Senior Program Officer. This role involves shaping and advancing the Foundation’s strategy to protect and restore rivers and oceans while managing a team of Program Officers to implement innovative grantmaking opportunities.
ArtEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Serve as a Member of the Environment Program Leadership Team
Partner with the Program Director, Deputy Director, and other Environment Program leadership to shape and strengthen the Program’s culture, strategy, and impact
Provide counsel on current and emerging priorities, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s vision and goals
Contribute insights, data, and learnings to inform strategic shifts and long-term planning
Represent the Foundation internally and externally, modeling its values and inspiring collaboration across teams and with key stakeholders
Manage a Team of Program Officers Toward High Impact
Lead, coach, and develop Program Officers to design and implement innovative grantmaking opportunities
Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
Promote seamless collaboration across the Environment team, the Foundation, and external partners
Strengthen Grantee Relationships and Field Partnerships
Oversee and deepen relationships with current and prospective partners aligned with Program strategy
Provide proactive and responsive advising to grantees – anticipating needs, resolving challenges, and guiding strategies for sustainability, monitoring, and funding
Shepherd proposals through the Foundation’s approval process and support grantees in achieving meaningful, measurable impact
Identify and cultivate new opportunities, including due diligence on prospective grantees, funding partners, and coalitions that advance new approaches and greater impact
Convene grantees, funders, and stakeholders for learning and knowledge-sharing that strengthen the field
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree (master's or higher) is preferred
At least 10 years of experience that includes both philanthropic or nonprofit as well as sustainable supply chains, sustainable finance, or related fields
Demonstrated success leading and managing teams, including developing organizational strategy, shaping culture, and fostering high performance
Proven ability to coach, grow, and develop individuals and teams that value collaboration and accountability
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, timely, and compelling materials for diverse audiences
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and execute effectively across multiple projects
Ability to act as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues, exercising discretion, and demonstrating expertise and integrity
You are helpful, a team player, and show respect while collaborating with others to succeed together
A lifelong learner, who is inquisitive and solves problems with bold thinking and innovation
You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work
A visionary who plans for the future with imagination and wisdom
You are dedicated to achieving excellence and work with others to tackle the tasks at hand
Preferred
An advanced degree (master's or higher) is preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
A 401 (k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Company
Walton Family Foundation
The Walton Family Foundation supports causes such as education, environmental conservation and quality of life initiatives.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$6M2013-12-18Grant· $6M
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