Program Officer - Health Program

Kresge Foundation•Troy, MI

2d•$141,033•Hybrid

About The Position

The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private philanthropic foundations in the United States and the only one focused exclusively on expanding opportunities for people with low income in American cities. With an endowment of approximately $4 billion and a staff of over 100 employees, the foundation deploys grants and social investments across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development. The foundation’s state-of-the-art headquarters maintains an array of energy-efficient, water-conserving and health-promoting systems. The foundation also operates an office in Detroit’s Midtown district. The Health Program Officer will play a key role in advancing the goals of the Health Program, focused on helping communities build equity-focused systems of health that create opportunities for all people to achieve well-being. The Program Officer will manage a diverse portfolio, including overseeing grants within the program’s Community Safety portfolio as well as field-building efforts aimed at strengthening the public health system. The Program Officer will also manage grants that advance racial justice and health equity by supporting community leadership and advocacy to address the social and structural conditions that impact health. In addition, the Program Officer will work closely with other members of the Health team to contribute to the design and execution of the program’s broader grantmaking and social investment strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to public health is required; a master’s degree or commensurate experience is preferred.
A minimum of five years of progressive, relevant work experience advancing equitable outcomes in fields such as public health, healthcare, public policy, community development, or philanthropy.
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and a successful track record implementing justice-oriented outcomes. Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse workload and implement strategies.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong project-management skills.
Strong team orientation, including the ability to collaborate effectively within and across teams, functions, and sectors to reach common goals.
Demonstrated adaptability, integrity, and a positive, enthusiastic work style.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in governmental public health at a local or state level is preferred.
Experience in consulting/analysis, project management, or strategy development in the for-profit, non-profit, or public sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and collaborate on Community Safety portfolio to support community-led solutions for safety, health, and well-being with program staff from the Arts and Culture, Detroit, and American Cities teams.
Obtain, maintain, and share knowledge of effective strategies and current thinking in the field – what works, what are the most effective and /or innovative ways to support the work, and how to implement strategies with community-based partners.
Collaborate with other public health and healthcare grant makers, nonprofit leaders, and public and private sector stakeholders to assess developments in the field and strategic points for philanthropic engagement.
Act as a thought partner and identify opportunities for collaborative strategy development and grantmaking with other Kresge program teams.
Contribute to the design and execution of grantmaking and social investment strategies across the Health Program.
Build and manage relationships with nonprofits, philanthropic institutions, government and/or community partners, and assess opportunities for impact and collaboration through research, site visits, and stakeholder interactions.
Participate in funder and cross-sector collaboratives as needed to achieve program objectives.
Stay abreast of emerging trends and new developments in intersection of health, equity, and community-led innovations in public health.
Prepare materials for internal and external presentations and meetings and represent the foundation publicly to share program approaches and outcomes.
Travel to conferences, convenings, and site visits with grantees and funding partners.
Lead special projects as needed.