Job Description:

Program Officer, Mars Wrigley Foundation

Chicago, IL

Hybrid

The Program Officer will be a new role within the Mars Wrigley Foundation leading strategic philanthropic partnerships, programs, and projects globally to further the Foundation’s mission. He/She/They will partner with the Foundation’s Executive Director in strategy and program design and execution, internal and external communications and managing a portfolio of partnerships and grants within its strategic focus areas. He/She/They will have broad responsibilities and direct accountability for research, grant review and monitoring, problem-solving, managing approvals and budget process, managing, and analyzing grant-related data and delivering related reports. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a global role within a multi-national organization and understand the complexities of global corporate philanthropy.

What are we looking for?

5-7 years’ experience preferably within a corporate or private foundation, corporate giving, philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, social policy, non-profit program evaluation.Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in a related field preferred but not required.Ability to cultivate collaborative working relationships with people at all organizational levels.Previous leadership experienceDemonstrated ability to inspire and motivate others without authority.Ability to understand shared value development between business and communities and negotiating them accordingly and consistently.Solid experience with measurement and reporting for organizational and program impact.Outstanding oral and written communication skillsAbility to deliver under tight deadlines and demonstrated ability to effectively resolve issues and implement solutions.Strong project management skillsAbility to remain flexible and adapt to changing needs and priorities.

What would be your key responsibilities?

Lead signature Foundation programs from concept to execution.Develop compelling internal and external Foundation communications and manage vendor relationships as appropriate.Experience in organizational development, strategic planning, capacity building, and/or financial management.Participate in the design, implementation, refinement and/or adaptation of grantmaking strategies and in planning future program strategies; assist in the design of new initiatives.Identify prospective grant recipients and work with prospective grant recipients to develop proposals that advance grantmaking strategies.Review and evaluate proposals.Conduct background research and due diligence, prepare grant recommendations and grantee reports, and respond to inquiries internally and externally.Monitor the performance of grants, including research and the implementation of grant strategies; participate in evaluating the grant portfolio.Organize meetings with prospective and current grant recipients, as well as key internal and external stakeholders.Keep up with current events, developments, and issues relative to strategic focus areas to maintain a balanced and objective perspective and approach to grantmaking.Partner internally across the global Corporate Affairs function and broader Mars Incorporated to align and deliver Foundation programs and goals.

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 130,000 with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Mars does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

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