Program Officer, President’s Office
MacArthur FoundationChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted March 27, 2026
120700 - 120700 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. ⚖🌿☮🌎 MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress is possible on some of the world’s most pressing social challenges, including over-incarceration, global climate change, nuclear risk, and significantly increasing financial capital for the social sector. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsible and responsive democracy; the strength and vitality of our headquarters city, Chicago; and generating new knowledge about critical issues.
Job Description
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation seeks a Program Officer, President's Office, to support the strategic, effective, and efficient implementation of grant-making and special initiatives. The successful candidate will have a strong background in policy, research, and practice, and excellent analytical and communication skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Six to ten years of working experience as a policy professional, researcher, or practitioner
- Previous grantmaking or grant seeking experience
- Graduate training desirable
- Computer fluency
- Ability to work productively across sectors
- Project management and strategic communications experience
Benefits
- Generous total compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits package