Overview

Full-Time; Non – Exempt

CCF is currently on a hybrid schedule (2 days in office) through June 2022. Beginning July 2022, CCF will resume in-office work, five (5) days per week.

All applicants must reside in the Los Angeles Region. We will only consider applicants that submit a cover letter, along with their resume.

***CCF IS A MANDATORY VACCINATION EMPLOYER***  

California Community Foundation’s mission is to lead positive systemic change that strengthens Los Angeles communities. We envision a future where all Angelenos have the opportunity to contribute to the productivity, health and well-being of our region. And we believe that our common fate will be determined by how successfully we improve the quality of life for all our residents. The impact we help create is of, by and for Los Angeles, because the community is our foundation.

CCF seeks to build a strong and diverse community. We strive to be an employer of choice – offering a competitive compensation package, development opportunities and a rewarding environment. CCF believes in equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or other protected status. We consider qualified applicants in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local laws.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Manage Research, Evaluation, and Data for Ready to Rise: Manage CCF’s relationship with the evaluator for the R2R. Sets expectations for reporting, grantee technical assistance, and data submission for the evaluator. Compile and share research from youth development and juvenile justice diversion work to share with project partners and evaluator. Duties include:  
  • Set expectations for key duties, address questions 
  • Facilitate collaboration between evaluator and lead capacity-builder 
  • Monitor progress for completion of key duties, notably:

Monthly Youth Counts 

Quarterly Evaluation Reports 

Expenditure Reports 

Coaching grant recipients, facilitating data proficiency exercises 

  • Support Ready to Rise Administration: Assist grant review process. Support planning and implementation of site visit process. Support final decision-making processes for grant applicants. Duties include: 
  • Design and adapt decision-making rubric 
  • Support and train application reviewers 
  • Organize and analyze applicant data 
  • Produce quantitative summary reports  
  • Support Research and Data Analysis for Education Team: Gather, analyze, and visualize quantitative or qualitative data as needed to inform the efforts of program officers. Conduct research necessary to inform education team activities which includes but is not limited to researching educational trends in potential investment areas, designing effective grant cycles/administration (Request for Information, Request for Proposals, etc.), and learning from peers and demonstration projects of relevance. Produce reports or deliverables that reflect education team’s efforts and/or the indicators that convey the state of educational opportunity in Los Angeles County. 
  • Support Grantmaking and Convening Activities for Education Team: In collaboration with program officers, support education initiatives related to the education team’s grantmaking and convening activities. This includes but is not limited to supporting the design of program strategies that are data-informed and research-based, collaborating with external groups, co-designing and supporting grantmaking processes, and assessing and reporting impact.  

 

Qualifications:      

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

  • Experience: Minimum of four years of experience working with or in the education, nonprofit and/or philanthropic sector, or with elected officials is preferred. Knowledge of and experience addressing issues impacting underserved communities, community organizing and a good understanding of local government policies and processes is preferred. Program management, strategy development experience and experience in managing consultants and project working teams to achieve results are essential. Previous experience with developing and working with program budgets is necessary. 
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree is required. Major or specialization in education, criminal justice, administration of justice, psychology, sociology, public policy, political science, evaluation or a related field is preferred. Master’s degree preferred.  
  • Analytical and Research Skills: Ability to gather, analyze, and visualize quantitative and qualitative data is required. Working understanding of outcome measures and evaluation methodologies aimed at assessing program effectiveness is required. A willingness and ability to learn appropriate database, spreadsheet and other computer programs is required. Mapping/Global Information System (GIS) experience preferred
  • Communication: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and excellent customer service skills required.  Ability to prepare and give presentations, collaborate and comfortably interact with diverse audiences including donors and Board members as well as nonprofit, government officials and community groups is required.
  • Convening and Facilitation Skills: Able to facilitate meetings and group processes for the purposes of fact-finding, decision-making, peer learning and problem solving. Good meeting management skills.  
  • Project Management Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize work effectively and adjust to multiple demands with consistent attention to timelines. Internet competency and strong computer proficiency, including mastery of the Microsoft Office software suite and a familiarity with database software, is required.
  • Teamwork & General Skills: Ability to work well independently and as team member. Ability to take initiative and follow tasks through to completion. Ability to lead a team toward CCF’s goals, leveraging each team member’s skill set. 
  • Hiring and Background Check Clearance: This position is funded, in part, by a grant to CCF from L.A. County Probation through a Public-Private Partnership. Final candidate(s) will need to be approved for hire by the L.A. County Probation Department and must clear a background investigation through the Department of Justice, as managed by the L.A. County Probation Department. 
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