Program Manager

Foundation Overview:  For over two decades, Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation, a private foundation that has been investing in strengthening many of the unique institutions that define Los Angeles, with the goal of enriching our community, not just for the present, but for generations to come. Our giving focuses on improving health, the environment, higher education, outcomes for opportunity youth, and combating antisemitism.

Position Summary: The Program Manager will drive the execution of key initiatives that advance the Foundation’s priorities, with an initial primary focus on Grateful Bench, a project the Foundation is helping to fund and support through its advisory board role. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day workstreams that help advance the Foundation’s investment in the project, including coordinating timelines, consultants, communications, and multiple stakeholders, with the goal of keeping the Foundation’s involvement organized, strategic, and effective.

The ideal candidate is  highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities and following through effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate thrives as part of a small team   and exhibits strong communication, coordination and accountability traits. Equally essential is understanding and promoting the foundation’s values, exercising sound judgment, and demonstrating a commitment to community service.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support the Foundation’s role on the Grateful Bench Advisory Board by building and managing detailed project plans, tracking deliverables, and coordinating with consultants and stakeholders to help advance the Foundation’s investment in the project.
• Identify risks, gaps, or delays and take initiative to resolve issues and keep projects on track.
• Provide input on behalf of the Foundation regarding the Grateful Bench website, social media, and other marketing activities, consistent with the Foundation’s advisory role and investment in the project.
• Manage the Foundation website and support activities that contribute to our public profile including, but not limited to, managing donor recognition opportunities.
• Coordinate and execute special projects that complement the Foundation’s grantmaking and strategic priorities (e.g., Rainbow Resource Network).
• Manage and execute convenings, meetings, and special events, including logistics, materials, and stakeholder coordination.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience, preferably in nonprofit sector project management, development or marketing.
• Superior time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining attention to accuracy and detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with a demonstrated ability to interact well with and respect a diverse range of people, experiences, and constituencies.
• Commitment to excellence with strong attention to detail and self-review of product.
• Strong analytical skills, with an ability to distill complex information across a range of issues areas in order to develop recommendations and problem-solve.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ability to adopt and utilize new tools and systems to improve efficiency.
• Demonstrated maturity and appreciation for the importance of use of tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Valid driver's license and/or the ability to travel throughout the Southern California area is a requirement of the role

Regular and predictable on-site job attendance at the foundation’s office in Los Angeles is expected as part of this role, as is participation in occasional evening and/or weekend events.

To Apply: All qualified candidates should submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position and relevant experience, along with a current resume, to recruiting@pritzkergroup.com.

In addition to submitting a resume and cover letter, all candidates are required to complete this survey in order to be considered for the position.

Sheridan Place LLC, on behalf of its client Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation, (the “Company”) is conducting this search. Please note that the Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies.  Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the Company.  No phone calls, please. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.