The Kenneth Rainin Foundation, Education Program Officer

Edgility Search•Oakland, CA

8h•$130,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Education Program Officer works collaboratively with the Director of Education Strategy and Ventures to execute effective evaluation of the Education Program, early childhood literacy program delivery, and grantmaking strategies. The collective work of the Education Department helps to break down systemic barriers, leveraging equity to co-design comprehensive solutions that help to develop learners and end generational poverty among Oakland’s marginalized communities.

Requirements

Experience with program evaluation, including collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data, measuring progress and impact
Enthusiasm for reading research and analytical, detail-oriented work
Bachelor's degree in Education
5+ years’ experience in early literacy education (PreK-2nd grade)
An understanding of the impact of systemic oppression on marginalized communities
A self-directed operator
Adept at managing projects and timelines
Able to take initiative and drive work with minimal supervision and guidance
Able to handle confidential information with complete discretion
Capable of using a variety of tech tools and software applications with fluency
A continuous learner
Committed to continuous development, reflection, and growth
Able to integrate constructive feedback
Able to engage in conflict with kindness and navigate tensions by seeking understanding
Committed to the Foundation’s mission, open and committed to honest, candid conversations and self-reflection about race, racial justice and equity
An evidence enthusiast
Committed to evidence and research-based approaches
Adept at making connections across organizations and systems, anticipating roadblocks, and proactively identifying solutions
Capable of applying insights to influence outcomes

Nice To Haves

a teaching credential, literacy specialist certification, or administrative credential is a plus
2+ years’ experience in philanthropy and/or non-profit management is a plus

Responsibilities

Implement the Program’s learning plan
Conduct grantee check-ins to evaluate progress and impact against grantee goals and program metrics
Conduct site visits and observations to evaluate progress and impact against grantee goals and program metrics
Effectively organize grantee and partner interactions, data, artifacts, and reports for progress monitoring and evaluation
Provide grantees technical assistance to collect, track, analyze and report on critical progress indicators
Gather evidence about the ROI of the Foundation’s grantmaking, analyzing, benchmarking, and messaging the impact and cost-effectiveness of grant strategies
Use data, data visualization and other tools to interpret, report, and present the Foundation’s grantmaking
Research trends, data, and issues in the early literacy field and provide logical and well-written findings to inform program direction
Contribute to the Foundation’s overall learning and evaluation processes
Implement the strategic direction of the Education Program
Conduct grantmaking activities with logistical efficiency, ensuring compliance with policies and processes, and maintaining integrity and accuracy
Optimize workflows by managing grantmaking and project timelines
Effectively organize and ensure accuracy of internal information for knowledge management
Collaborate with internal departments to execute grantmaking and projects
Engage stakeholders prior to decision-making using a collaborative decision-making framework
Represent the Foundation in written communications, presentations and more
Maintain clear, effective, and collaborative communication
Demonstrate transparency in communication and the exploration of new ideas to solve complex problems
Effectively communicate strategic priorities, opportunities, timelines, and requirements
Draft communications, including blogs, announcements, and website content considering audience, objective, and context