Program Specialist, Community Impact
Program Specialist, Community Impact
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$ 69000 - 75000
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Job Description
At San Diego Foundation we value our diverse and experienced staff who are committed to our mission of improving the quality of life within all of San Diegos communities. We strive to be an employer of choice offering a competitive compensation package and a professional and vibrant work environment for those who have a passion for our mission that is carried out every day by providing leadership for effective philanthropy and promoting community solutions.
San Diego Foundation is seeking an experienced Program Specialist to support Ready to Learn (R2L) a $15 million early literacy initiative made possible through a partnership with the Dr. Seuss Foundation. Launched in March 2025 R2L aims to expand access to early learning opportunities and improve literacy outcomes for young children in San Diego County.
The Program Specialist will play a key role in managing grantmaking operations data collection reporting and stakeholder communications. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented organized and passionate about education early literacy and community impact.
Essential Responsibilities:
Grantmaking Coordination
- Manage all aspects of Ready to Learn grant cycles including RFP processes application reviews and grantee check-ins.
- Oversee grant administration by maintaining trackers agreements memos and related documentation.
- Ensure timely communication with grantees regarding reporting requirements deadlines and compliance.
- Prepare grantmaking updates and reports for internal leadership and the programs founding partner.
Data Collection & Impact Reporting
- Collect and synthesize grantee data testimonials and program stories to highlight outcomes.
- Aggregate and analyze data to produce impact reports and dashboards.
- Serve as a team resource on data systems and contribute to future impact reporting strategies.
Program Operations
- Develop and maintain process documentation communication templates and file organization systems.
- Use Asana and other project management tools to track program milestones and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
- Collaborate across teams to monitor program performance and share progress with leadership and the founding partner.
- Support system training and software updates in coordination with IT and the People Team.
Additional
- Create written content data visualizations and presentations in support of program goals.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- 3 years of program or operations support experience in a foundation nonprofit government agency or related setting.
- Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (Asana preferred).
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
- Must reside in San Diego County.
- Experience in early literacy education or family-centered programming.
- Knowledge of San Diegos communities and regional equity issues.
- Experience preparing professional communications for funders boards or external audiences.
- Familiarity with data visualization and impact reporting tools.
Language Skills:
- Ability to read write and speak English fluently
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Hybrid work environment based in San Diego.
- Able to work in a fast-changing setting with multiple priorities.
- Able to enter and retrieve information using a keyboard or other tools.
- Able to sit stand walk or drive for periods of time with or without accommodation.
- Able to view and use a computer screen for up to two hours with or without accommodation.
- Able to communicate by phone or alternative methods with or without accommodation.
- Able to remain seated or standing for extended periods with or without accommodation.
Benefits
- Salaried Exempt: $69000.00 - $75000.00(San Diego Foundation is committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. Actual offers will be reflective of qualifications skills and experience internal equity alignment with market data among other relevant factors.)
- Supportive inclusive company culture; awarded Top Workplace by the San Diego Union Tribune 5 years in a row
- Flexibility to choose a 9/80 schedule giving you every other Friday off
- Hybrid work environment with support for at home office setup
- 100% Employer paid medical vision dental life AD&D and long-term disability premiums: 75% Employer-paid premiums for all dependents on your benefits
- 403B Retirement plan match up to 4% Annual discretionary contribution
- Earned Incentive Program
- 3 weeks of paid time off 1 additional week off with pay in July for all staff
- 4-week sabbatical for every 5 years of service
- 13 paid holidays 2 paid volunteer days off each year
- Extended Health Care Time accruing at 2.77 hours per pay period to a cap of 480 hours: use for sick time family care and parental leave baby bonding
- $100 monthly cell and internet reimbursement
- $75 quarterly gym reimbursement
- Donor Advised Fund contribution with no minimum and $600 annual match from the Foundation to a nonprofit of your choice
- Annual service award $100 donation to nonprofit of your choice
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
