Program Officer, Environment
Margaret A Cargill Philanthropies
Hybrid in Eden Prairie, MN
Anticipated Start Date: TBD
Description
We are now seeking a passionate, experienced, and collaborative Program Officer to help advance our Environment Program, which aims to conserve and sustain terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems for the benefit of current and future generations.
Responsibilities
The Program Officer, Environment, will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing grantmaking portfolios within the Environment domain, initially focused on the Asia-Pacific region. Working closely with the Program Director, Managing Program Director, fellow Program Officers, Program Associates, and cross-functional colleagues, the Program Officer will play a key role in building, managing, and evaluating an effective grantmaking program that advances MACP's mission.
Requirements
The successful candidate will bring experience managing complex grant portfolios, strong credibility within the conservation and philanthropy sectors, and demonstrated expertise working in international, community-led conservation. They will have a deep understanding of the nonprofit and environmental landscape, exceptional relationship management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and with diverse stakeholders to support lasting conservation outcomes.
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
MACP has identified a salary range of $133,000 - $158,000 USD for this role. Actual starting salary of candidate will be commensurate with years, breadth, and depth of relevant experience, education, certifications, credentials, special skills, accomplishments, and other factors relevant to the position.
MACP benefits are generous and include:
Competitive compensation, including relocation support;
Professional development benefits, including opportunities to participate in relevant membership organizations and external learning activities;
A tuition reimbursement for employees pursuing college or advanced degrees or a certificate;
Strong medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff and their dependents with competitive monthly premiums and flexible spending accounts;
Reduced work week for all staff, with half-day closures on Fridays, year-round;
Minimum of four weeks of paid time off, in addition to a week-long year-end office closure;
Retirement programs, including 401(k) matching at 5%, with access to employer-paid financial planning resources;
In addition, the Organization may provide a discretionary contribution to employees’ 401(k) plan that vests over a five-year period;
Matching gift program for charitable donations;
Additional benefits such as an employee assistance plan, an onsite fitness room, and paid parental leave.
We know that engaging, building trust, and making a difference relies on the collective wisdom and strength of a truly diverse organization. Diverse perspectives are essential for advancing our mission and we welcome individuals from all backgrounds who bring various lived experiences and professional expertise, and who share a commitment to our donors' vision of providing meaningful assistance and support to society, the arts, and the environment. We are proud to welcome a diverse mix of candidates and to be an equal opportunity employer.
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How to Apply for this Job
To apply, please upload a full curriculum vitae (detailing the nature, scope and scale of responsibilities held) alongside a cover letter of application detailing relevant skills, experience and motivation to:
About the Organization
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies refers collectively to two grantmaking entities, Margaret A. Cargill Foundation (MACF) and Anne Ray Foundation (ARF). The two foundations have separate boards and investment portfolios but share a common mission of providing meaningful assistance and support to society, the arts, and the environment. Margaret A. Cargill Foundation is a private foundation that came into existence upon Ms. Cargill’s death in August 2006. MACF’s assets are approximately $3 billion. Anne Ray Foundation is a supporting organization, which may make grants only to beneficiary organizations specifically named by Ms. Cargill. ARF’s assets are approximately $4 billion.
MACP’s well developed Philosophy of Grantmaking underscores the values and guiding principles of Margaret A. Cargill by: using education and innovation as a means to achieve core purposes; empowering people to be self-sufficient; maintaining a low profile while meeting the needs of others; supporting programs that could have a broad impact, have socially redeeming values and standards, and that value life; and relieving suffering in times of disaster. As a core element of its philosophy, MACP invests in long-term relationships with key grantee organizations in order to find solutions that are consistent with the values of both parties.
Additionally, MACP is engaging in a diversity, equity, and inclusion process that includes: Building intercultural competency and emotional intelligence work at an organizational level, to include deeper learning and dialogue on racial and social equity. Increasing local racial equity grantmaking to fund local efforts to address systemic racism and social inequities; and, Reviewing each programmatic domain to more formally examine the role equity and inclusion currently play and can play in MACP’s grantmaking.
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