American Academy of Arts & Sciences · 5 hours ago
Program Officer for American Institutions, Society, and the Public Good
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe American Academy of Arts & Sciences is seeking a Program Officer for American Institutions, Society, and the Public Good. The Program Officer will be responsible for research, project management, and policy development related to the Academy's initiatives on the American economy and democracy.
ArtEducationKnowledge ManagementNon ProfitPublishing
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Hannah Zuccaro, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Collaborate with staff, Academy members, project members, and partner organizations to organize and facilitate meetings, to organize outreach and communications plans related to projects, initiatives, programs and reports
Collaborate with leadership to explore, develop, and advance program initiatives, research areas, and funding opportunities, including grant writing and fundraising
Draft, edit, and prepare written materials for internal and external audiences, including research reports, publications, proceedings, occasional papers, executive briefings, and leadership remarks
Identify and gather research materials for projects and meetings; facilitate the flow of information among committee/panel members, staff, consultants, and other applicable parties
Support scoping conversations and building new connections with civic leaders at the state and local level
Manage workshops, meetings, and/or conferences including developing agendas, inviting presenters and participants, overseeing meeting logistics and multimedia presentations, and preparing written summaries
Develop and maintain partnerships, implement outreach and communications strategies, represent the program area at meetings and convenings, and help expand the Academy’s profile in academic, policy, and professional communities
Conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and visualization as needed
May supervise permanent or temporary Academy staff in tasks related to their project and encourage staff development
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A PhD in social sciences, humanities or public policy, with two years of relevant project administration and professional work; or an MA or MPA in a relevant field with at least five years of professional work experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to synthesize research, analyze data, and present findings clearly to diverse audiences
Expertise in American politics, society, and/or public policy, including current scholarship and policy issues; political economy knowledge preferred
Deep commitment to interdisciplinary thinking and working across multiple sectors and disciplines
Ability to foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment, leveraging diverse perspectives of staff and committee members, and facilitate meaningful engagement with stakeholders across the ideological spectrum
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with a wide variety of internal and external groups including funders, academic, policy, and research institutions, and other potential partners
Demonstrated experience in, or leading partnerships with, place-based civic organizations a plus
Successful grant writing experience and familiarity with private foundations and other funding sources a plus
Experience managing complex projects under tight deadlines, with demonstrated creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word); SPSS, R or similar statistical software a plus; and social media tools
Occasional travel may be required
Preferred
Political economy knowledge preferred
Demonstrated experience in, or leading partnerships with, place-based civic organizations a plus
Successful grant writing experience and familiarity with private foundations and other funding sources a plus
Proficiency in SPSS, R or similar statistical software a plus
Company
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
The Academy honors excellence and leadership and works across disciplines and divides to advance the common good.
51-200 employees
Funding
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Laurie Patton
President
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