What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at William and Flora Hewlett Foundation?
Career Opportunities with The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation invests in creative thinkers and problem solvers working to ensure that people, communities, and the planet can flourish.
Together with our partners, we are harnessing society's collective capacity to solve our toughest problems — from the existential threat of climate change, to persistent and pervasive inequities, to attacks on democracy itself.
A nonpartisan philanthropy, the Hewlett Foundation has made grants in the U.S. and globally for nearly six decades based on an approach that emphasizes long-term support, collaboration, and trust.
About the Education Program
The Education Program seeks to provide grants that support students across the United States with rigorous, relevant, and innovative educational opportunities so they are equipped to lead the world they live in and positively impact the future of their communities.
In 2023, the Education Program proudly awarded 134 grants that totaled over $54M.
Grantmaking Strategies
The Program's grantmaking focuses on two strategies designed to revitalize and advance a positive and robust vision of public education:
- K-12 Teaching and Learning: Grants are made in the effort to promote the adoption of high-quality educational experiences in public schools and that support problem solving, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and the development of academic mindsets.
- Open Education: Investments are made with the intent to democratize and personalize learning, strengthen pedagogy, and energize classrooms in the effort to ultimately build systems of learning that center student success and collective experiences.
About the Position
This position represents an exciting opportunity for a seasoned education leader who is passionate about helping to improve education, particularly within U.K-12 public school systems.
The Program Director will be a strategic, systems-level thinker who has deep experience with both the education policy and practice landscapes; and believes that empowering grantees and their communities is the most effective way to support their work.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Engage substantively with staff in the Education Program and across the foundation's programmatic areas.
- Uphold the continued commitment of the Education Program's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the portfolio.
- Maintain a strong and successful relationship with Hewlett's president and serve as a key member of senior staff.
In addition to the annual salary, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation offers a strong benefits package.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
