Program Officer — Grants & Community Impact

Posted 2 days ago

oc sports entertainmentNewport Beach (CA)

Social and Community Service Managers Grantmaking Foundations

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About the role

The Samueli Foundation is seeking a Program Officer to manage grant portfolios in Orange County, overseeing sourcing, diligence, execution, monitoring, and closeout. You will build strong grantee relationships and help shape funding strategies across areas such as housing, STEM, workforce development, and social sector strengthening. Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, you will synthesize data for leadership, collaborate with programs, grants management, and accounting teams, and advance the

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