Program Officer - New York
1 week ago
Job description
The Claims Conference is looking for a dynamic Program Officer to join our RED (Research, Education and Documentation) team in our New York office. We are looking for a diligent, detail-oriented and proactive team player who can develop strong internal and external relationships/partnerships while providing support to our grantmaking process. The ideal candidate is meticulous and organized as they will oversee our grant program while supporting additional ongoing - projects and initiatives.
Note: this is a hybrid position with a minimum of two days in the office.
The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), a nonprofit organization with offices in New York, Israel, Germany and Austria, secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors around the world. Founded in 1951 by representatives of 23 major international Jewish organizations, the Claims Conference negotiates for and disburses funds to individual survivors and organizations and seeks the return of Jewish property stolen during the Holocaust. As a result of negotiations with the Claims Conference since 1952, the German government has paid more than $95 billion in indemnification to individuals for suffering and losses resulting from persecution by the Nazis. For 2025, the Claims Conference will distribute approximately $530 million in compensation for survivors globally and $960 million for survivors� welfare needs such as home care, medicine and food.
You can read more about the Claims Conference here.
Tasks/Responsibilities
� Oversee a portfolio of grants, including the review of funding proposals, programmatic and financial reports; collaborate in other projects and initiatives;
� Assist potential applicants with proposal development;
� Maintain regular communication with applicants to ensure a full understanding of proposals;
� Prepare applications for presentation to the professional advisory committees, Allocations Committee and Board of Directors;
� Review decision letter templates and edit as appropriate;
� Prepare decision letters including allocation, deferral, and rejection letters;
� Review grant budgets to ensure compliance with funding guidelines;
� Monitor and review programmatic progress, and critically analyze reports including the successes and challenges;
� Establish and maintain relationships with grantee organizations;
� Conduct site visits as needed, and write corresponding reports;
� Review budgets, payment requests and process payments;
� Conduct research and analysis of Holocaust-related issues;
� Liaise with other departments, as necessary;
� Input information, when necessary, into the grants management system (Fluxx).
Qualifications
� Bachelor�s degree required; Master�s degree preferred;
� Prior work experience in a related field;
� Fluency in a foreign language is a plus (e.g. German, French, Polish);
� Grant-making experience and familiarity with grants management systems a plus;
� Experience with Holocaust education and/or Holocaust history preferred;
� Highly organized and detail-oriented;
� Strong attention to accuracy;
� Strong English oral and written communication skills.
Claims Conference offers generous benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive salaries based on geographic location. Our target salary range for the RED Program Officer in the New York City market is $80,000-$85,000. This salary range represents Claims Conference�s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate�s exact location, experience in similar roles, and expertise related to the qualifications. This information is offered in support of our commitment to transparency.
I acknowledge by proceeding with my application that if employed I will abide by the Claims Conference Statement of Values which can be found at this link.
The Claims Conference is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of any category protected by law, including (without limitation) race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In compliance with NYS Labor Law Section 194-a, the Claims Conference does not seek salary history information from job applicants.
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