Scholarships Program Officer

Pride Foundation fuels transformational movements to advance equity and justice for LGBTQ people in all communities across the Northwest. We envision a world in which all LGBTQ people live safely and openly as our whole selves in the communities we call home.Pride Foundation is the only community foundation by and for LGBTQ people and communities serving the Northwest region of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Founded in 1985 during the height of the HIV / AIDS epidemic, Pride Foundation is the result of generations of leaders who brought simple but revolutionary values to our movement : the courage to truly see one another, the compassion to recognize our shared humanity, and the conviction to show up every day to protect one another. Pride Foundation has an operating budget of more than $6 million with 16 full-time employees working from across the region we serve. Pride Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors with 17 members from across the five-state region with diverse professional and lived experiences.As an organization and as individuals, we are committed to anti-racism, and strive to center racial equity and justice throughout our organization and all aspects of our programmatic work. Together, we are intentionally and actively building an internal culture that reflects this commitment, and an organization where our team members can thrive. All team members are a part of this work and are active participants in building our culture.Role Responsibilities : Pride Foundation’s Scholarships Program Officer is a key position within the Programs department. The Scholarships Program Officer (SPO) brings a wealth of knowledge in building collaborative partnerships and has a deep passion for building up LGBTQ leadership that is anchored in equity and justice.This position works in partnership with the Director of Programs to implement Pride Foundation’s scholarship program and develop long-term strategies that center scholar’s leadership development that is in line with Pride Foundation’s values and the scholarship programs priorities.The Scholarships Program Officer reports to the Director of Programs.Primary Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day implementation of our scholarship program including developing key priorities and strategies for the program; project management of scholarship outreach, application, and review processes; implementing scholar support strategies; event management and coordination; data system management, and collaborating with the Community Engagement team Programs Operations Manager, and community volunteers.Participate in overall strategy development for the Scholarship program with the Director of Programs, including : visioning scholarship program goals and priorities; evaluating current program structure, process, and impact, and providing recommendations on process and program restructure and changes, and developing scholar leadership development and support opportunities.Research best practices in scholarship management and implementation and use that knowledge to provide recommendations for strategy development.Create the strategy in partnership with the DOP and develop the process for administering emergency funds to scholars.Create and lead development of scholarship program evaluation and metric tracking.Collaborate with Community Engagement to revise the process for engaging scholarship fundholders that is in line with Pride Foundation’s values, program priorities, and is scholar-centered.Work in partnership with Communications Manager and Director of Programs to create and maintain messaging framework for the Scholarship program.Candidate Qualifications : The ideal candidate will bring a mix of the below skills, experiences, and competencies. Pride Foundation believes that skills are gained from a variety of avenues, including through lived experience, paid work, volunteer, or unpaid experiences, and both traditional and non-traditional education and work.Meaningful commitment to Pride Foundation’s mission and to building a racially just, equitable, and inclusive environment through all levels of the organization.Strong understanding and experience working on issues related to racial, LGBTQ , gender, geographic disparities, economic, and reproductive justice, and experience working in communities comprised of diverse people.Exceptional project management experience and ability to scope, plan, and implement projects and deliverables in a timely way, with attention to detail, and amidst multiple deadlines and priorities.Experience supporting higher education and / or post-secondary students, or working in the education field, formally or informally.Strong experience working with and engaging diverse volunteers.Ability to share ideas around strategy, both excitement and constructive critique.Commitment to power-sharing and shifting to communities most impacted by inequities.Ability to engage in clear and transparent communication.Experience staying engaged in a process and noticing when it is not working and shifting for the betterment of work.Experience with program implementation and management in a virtual setting.Experience with survey data collection, analysis, and synthesis.Experience working with diverse staff and teams toward achieving strategic goals and developing organizational culture.Ability to hold uncertainty with a deep feeling of investment in continuous improvement that mitigates for stagnancy.Experience working with LGBTQ communities and / or communities disproportionately impacted by injustice, including communities of color, trans and non-binary communities, indigenous communities and tribal nations, immigrant communities, rural communities, etc.Understanding and experience working on issues related to intersectional social justice (including racial, LGBTQ , gender, disability, economic, and / or reproductive justice).Location and Position Details This is a full-time, exempt position. This position is remote, though candidates should live in or be willing to relocate to one of the five Northwest states Pride Foundation serves. Pride Foundation is place-based and our residence in the region we serve is a critical part of how we lean into our values. Staff members in the greater Puget Sound region have the option to work out of our headquarters office in Seattle. Pride Foundation has a 4-day, 32-hour work week. Flexibility to work some evenings, weekends, and occasionally travel are necessary.How to Apply Application Deadline : Priority deadline Feb 2, 2025Application Instructions : Pride Foundation is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment and to building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities who are underrepresented in the field of philanthropy are encouraged to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr