Senior Program Officer within Strategy, Programs & Community Solutions
We are seeking two Senior Program Officers to help guide the Foundation’s Strategy, Program, and Community
Solutions (SPCS) team. Individuals with strong cultural connections and those that have experience leading community groups are strong candidates for these positions. We are also looking to have one of these positions based out of our Del Norte office with connections in the Curry and Del Norte area.
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Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to those who apply by 8am on June 6, 2022.
Application Procedure
Please email the following two (2) documents in Word or PDF format to jobs@hafoundation.org:
1. Resume
2. A cover letter addressing at least one of the questions detailed below
We evaluate applicants based on how well they match the qualifications and vision listed. Please use your cover letter as an opportunity to explain your interest in the organization and position, and provide short answers to at least one of the questions below:
The Humboldt Area Foundation and the Wild Rivers Community Foundation announced a new shared Strategic Vision to guide our foundation efforts for the next ten years and beyond. The new strategic vision is an assertion of our values as well as a road map to guide how we invest and collaborate across our 4-county region. We envision a generational outcome of: A Thriving, Just, Healthy and Equitable Region.
This vision will be animated by four specific, decade-long goals:
Racial Equity
Thriving Youth and Families
Healthy Ecosystems and Environment
A Just Economy and Economic Development
o What is your vision for a thriving, just, healthy and equitable region and what might it look like 10 years from now?
o What skills, methods and experience would you be able to provide to support the community in achieving that vision?
o How could your privilege (race, gender, socio-economic, positional, educational, experiential, etc.) serve you in this work? How are you using it to create more equity?