Program on Human and Community Development
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Chicago, IL
BACKGROUND:
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a private, independent
grantmaking institution dedicated to helping groups and individuals foster
lasting improvement in the human condition. Through the support it provides,
the Foundation fosters the development of knowledge, nurtures individual
creativity, helps strengthen institutions, helps improve public policy, and
provides information to the public, primarily through support for public
interest media. The Foundation makes grants through four programs and by
making program-related investments.
The Program on Global Security and Sustainability focuses on international
issues, including peace and security, conservation and sustainable
development, population and reproductive health, and human rights. The
program also supports initiatives in Russia and Nigeria, particularly
concerning the improvement of higher education. International offices are
located in Mexico, India, Nigeria, and Russia.
The Program on Human and Community Development operates primarily within the
United States. Issues of interest to the program include community and
economic development; affordable housing, with a particular emphasis on the
preservation of rental housing; education, with a focus on digital media and
learning; and system reform in juvenile justice, and mental health. In
addition to grants, the program makes program-related investments, primarily
for affordable housing and U.S.-based community development financial
institutions.
The General Program supports public interest media, including public radio
and the production of independent documentary film. Grants are made to arts
and cultural institutions in the Chicago area and for special initiatives,
currently including intellectual property rights in a digital environment.
The MacArthur Fellows Program awards five-year, unrestricted fellowships to
individuals across all ages and fields who show exceptional merit and
promise of continued creative work. It is limited to U.S. citizens and other
residents of the United States.
GENERAL SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This Program Officer will be responsible for managing grantmaking activities
with a focus on juvenile justice and related issues including neuroscience
in the law. The Program Officer will craft and implement grantmaking
strategies; identify prospective grant recipients; review and evaluate
proposals; prepare grant descriptions for administrative and board
consideration; maintain relationships with individuals and organizations
relevant to the fields of interest; monitor the performance of grantees and
the implementation of grant strategies; organize meetings with prospective
grantees, grantees and program advisors; represent the Foundation at
program-related meetings and conferences; and participate in planning future
program strategies.
PROGRAM OFFICER - JUVENILE JUSTICE
Program on Human and Community Development
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Chicago, IL
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Specific responsibilities will involve all facets of the Foundation's
juvenile justice reform initiative, Models for Change
(www.modelsforchange.net). This national initiative is an effort to create
successful and replicable models of juvenile justice reform through targeted
investments in four key states-Illinois, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and
Washington-where comprehensive systems change efforts are underway. In
addition, 12 states receive support to participate in action networks
focusing on mental health, disproportionate minority contact, and juvenile
indigent defense. Reporting to the Program Director, the program officer
will build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with state and local
leaders involved in Models for Change, and coordinate and provide oversight
of national grantees who serve as a resource network for all the states.
Significant exposure to and experience in juvenile justice systems change
and improvement is highly desired. Ability to travel regularly is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
Ideal applicants will have seven to ten years experience in juvenile justice
policy or related areas. Advanced graduate training is required and
experience as a practitioner or policy professional is desirable. Attorneys
are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have deep knowledge and
appreciation - based on practical "on the ground" experience - of the
substance and dynamics of public policy relevant to juvenile justice reform,
including other child and family serving institutions and systems. The
ability to make effective connections among state and local officials, the
courts, and practitioners is essential. Other qualifications include strong
interpersonal skills and proven ability to function as part of a team and
excellent oral and written communications, including the ability to write
for publication, and make speeches and other public presentations.
Candidates should have demonstrated ability to be well-organized and
efficient at managing multiple tasks, self-confidant, diplomatic and
collegial, with high professional standards and good judgment.
APPLICATION:
To apply, candidates should visit www.macfound.org and click on "About the
Foundation" and then "Career Opportunities". (Electronic Submissions are
preferred.) Application deadline: June 30, 2008.
Contact Information:
Search Director
Human Resources Department
The MacArthur Foundation
140 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60603-5285
No Phone Inquiries
The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and benefits from the
various perspectives and talents of a racially and culturally diverse staff.
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