Senior Program Manager, AIR Opportunity Fund

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee specific elements of programmatic initiatives from the planning stage through implementation and evaluation under the guidance of the portfolio manager and director.

• Act as a representative for the Fund at conferences, community meetings, and field-based events within the designated region and nationally as required.

• Manage several projects and workstreams, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time.

• Conduct research, landscape analyses, and environmental assessments to guide funding choices, program priorities, and new initiatives.

• Compile research results, field insights, and grantee experiences into reports, briefings, and presentations.

• Maintain relationships with grantees, community organizations, researchers, and other stakeholders.

• Organize meetings, convenings, site visits, and activities for stakeholder engagement.

• Provide expertise in workforce and economic opportunities, health, and/or youth pathways.

• Evaluate grant proposals, perform due diligence, and create funding recommendations.

• Track grant and program performance, monitor outcomes, and pinpoint opportunities for learning and improvement.

• Collaborate with AIR researchers, subject matter experts, and operational personnel.

• Oversee existing grants and partnerships, track progress, and support implementation and learning activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree in public policy, public health, social sciences, education, nonprofit management, community development, or a related discipline.

• At least seven years of professional experience encompassing both applied research and philanthropy, grantmaking, social impact investing, or similar funding experience.

• Expertise in workforce and economic opportunities, health, and/or youth pathways.

• Familiarity with communities, organizations, and the policy or funding environments in the served regions, particularly the Deep South, Cleveland, Chicago, and/or Washington, DC area.

• Experience employing research, evaluation, or data-driven methods to inform program design, funding decisions, strategy, or organizational learning.

• Proven experience in managing or supporting grant portfolios, philanthropic initiatives, research projects, or community-based programs.

• Background in collaborating with community-based organizations, research institutions, public agencies, philanthropic entities, or cross-sector partnerships.

• Capacity to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while delivering high-quality work.

• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.

• Proficient public speaking, presentation, and communication skills.

• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship management, and influencing capabilities.

• Advanced skills in project and program management, including leading complex initiatives.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Willingness to travel nationally as needed.

• Must currently possess authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

• Employment-based visa sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, is not available.

• May be required to meet specific residency criteria depending on project work.

• Candidates selected must complete reference and background checks.

• Must comply with AIR's child safeguarding standards and principles.

🏝️ Benefits

• AIR’s Total Rewards Program.

• Flexible remote work options within the United States or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations.

• Travel to AIR Opportunity Fund events may be required up to 30% of the time.

• Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employment practices.

• Reference and background checks for selected candidates.

• Drug-free workplace environment.