Summary

The Klarman Family Foundation is thrilled to announce they are now seeking applications and nominations for a Program Officer. This position is ideal for a generalist who will thrive in contributing to several areas of grantmaking. With the Foundation strategically and thoughtfully granting out $117MM last year, this is an exciting and unique opportunity to advance impact in the charitable sector.

Reporting to the Director, Civic Initiatives, the Program Officer (PO) holds a generalist role with responsibility for furthering the Foundation’s grantmaking across several areas, including national-level work to strengthen civic life and place-based work in Massachusetts. The Program Officer will join a highly collaborative program team committed to continuous learning, partnership building, and problem solving, helping to realize the power of philanthropy as a critical lever for change. This is a team of lifelong learners, exploring complex issues and how best to translate learning into effective philanthropy. Biased towards action and eager to engage across multiple program areas, the PO will bring intellectual humility, curiosity to learn about new areas, flexibility, and a team-based approach to working with internal and external stakeholders.

To Apply

More information about The Klarman Family Foundation may be found at: www.klarmanfoundation.org/.

This search is being led by Rachel Burgoyne and Ashley Jones of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

The Klarman Family Foundation does not discriminate against applicants based on age, culture, race, color, religion, national or regional origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other status protected by law.‍ ‍