Summary

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, one of the nation's largest independent foundations, supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur works on a few big bets that strive toward transformative change in areas of profound concern, including the existential threats of climate change, the challenges of criminal justice reform, revitalizing local news in the U.S., and corruption in Nigeria. In addition, MacArthur maintains enduring commitments in its hometown of Chicago, where the Foundation invests in people, places, and partnerships to build a more inclusive Chicago, and in journalism and media, where they invest in more just and inclusive news and narratives. MacArthur also make awards to extraordinarily creative individuals through the MacArthur Fellows program and for solutions to critical problems of our time through 100&Change.

The Director of Knowledge, Records and Information Management (Director) is a newly created operational leadership position with the opportunity to guide the evolution of MacArthur’s knowledge sharing and learning culture. The Director will create operational pathways and structures to leverage and access MacArthur’s information and data assets to scale the Foundation’s ability to make data-informed decisions for strategic impact. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative strategist, skilled communicator, an initiator and implementor who can drive cultural change and foster a new data and knowledge mindset across the Foundation.

To Apply

For more information about the MacArthur Foundation, please visit www.macfound.org.

As of August 19, 2025, the search will be led by Katherine Jacobs and Sharon Gerstman of NPAG. Applicants who have applied prior to this date are currently under review. New applicants may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity.
Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.