Program Officer, Democracy

JPB’s mission is to advance opportunity and justice in the US by reducing poverty, sustaining and enriching our environments, and furthering breakthrough medical research. Through our three core areas of focus – Poverty, Environment, and Medical Research – we work to eliminate systemic injustices that prevent people from thriving. We are dedicated to long-lasting, systemic change. That means we commit to our partners for the long haul, trusting in the strength and vision of the organizations we support to address some of our country’s most entrenched problems.

JPB was founded in 2011 by Barbara Picower, the current president of the Foundation and Chair of the Board, with funds bequeathed by her late husband, Jeffry. Over the last 10 years, JPB has grown to be one of the largest US foundations, awarding over $1B in grants across our programs.

The Poverty Program

Everyone in the U.S. deserves to achieve financial security, good health, and a voice in decisions that affect them. But millions of people are impacted by poverty due to longstanding structural inequities beyond their control. The JPB Foundation is working to address the systemic causes and impact of poverty by promoting economic justice and health equity and expanding access to our democracy.

We partner with national and local organizations to center the lived experiences of those facing the greatest inequities, especially communities of color and those living in poverty.

The Democracy Portfolio

Within the Poverty Program, JPB’s Democracy Portfolio seeks to ensure that all Americans, regardless of their socio-economic and immigration status, can participate fully in our democracy. Our partners aim to increase the voice and power of traditionally disenfranchised communities by expanding voting rights and access, encouraging civic engagement, and protecting and advancing the rights of immigrants.

The JPB Foundation (JPB) seeks nominations and applications for the position of Program Officer, Democracy. This is a new role for an expanding grantmaking portfolio. The Program Officer will work under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer to manage grants and relationships within the Democracy portfolio.

We value diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals with lived experiences related to our programs, including people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. JPB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sex, gender identity, age, or sexual orientation.

This position is based in New York, NY. Currently, due to COVID-19, all staff are working remotely. We plan to reopen the office in accordance with health guidelines by mid-April 2022. Once reopened, the position will be hybrid, requiring a minimum of one day per week in the office, up to three days, through the end of 2022. All new hires must be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is granted.