Program Officer Jobs

Carrot has 12+ years of experience providing end-to-end services for competitions that engage fresh perspectives, produce new solutions, and drive tangible results. Our clients include corporations, government entities, nonprofit foundations and other philanthropic individuals and organizations who offer awards ranging up to $100 million to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems in areas including economic opportunity, gender and racial equity, aging, democracy, health and wellness, space and technology, housing and homelessness, the environment and more.

Carrot is an equal opportunity employer – we know a diverse team is essential for success. We are committed to an inclusive work environment and strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Like our competitions, Carrot fosters an open, fair and transparent environment where all team members have the opportunity to use their voice and contribute.

PROGRAM OFFICER

Program Officers are the face of Carrot and are key to connecting and activating the larger Carrot team to meet client goals and objectives. A successful candidate for this role will be an expert project manager and communicator with impeccable organizational skills, strong problem-solving strategies, and a deep commitment to doing good by doing well.

Carrot is seeking candidates based in California, other locations may be considered depending on qualifications of candidate. This position is fully remote. Salary range is $80,000 – $95,000 plus medical/dental/vision benefits, paid time off/holidays, 401K and partial reimbursement for a computer and mobile phone service. May include periodic domestic and international travel for key client meetings and events. With some clients located in different time zones, this position may require the ability to meet outside of regular office hours from time to time.

The Program Officer reports directly to the Director of Program Operations. Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected].

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Officer works with our internal team and clients as the project lead throughout the prize competition lifecycle from start to finish. The Program Officer will be responsible for the following in the context of Carrot's standard design methodology and in coordination with other team members.

PROGRAM DESIGN

·Collaborate with Carrot’s senior leadership, Creative and Development / Platform teams to design prize competitions for government, corporate and foundation clients, including kick-off meetings, program charters and schedules, prize idea brainstorms, and landscape analysis reports.

·Construct application requirements and evaluation processes, including application forms, scoring rubrics, and working from a boilerplate template to finalize terms and conditions, privacy policies, rules and other eligibility requirements for participants.

·Coordinate outreach and engagement to participants and judges, including strategies, social media campaigns, Q&A webinars, and participant communication plans and judge toolkits.

PRIZE WEBSITE & PLATFORM COORDINATION

·Coordinate with Carrot’s Creative and Development / Platform teams to set program and technical requirements, balance client requests for features and functionality with software development schedules and costs, document workflows by roles as needed, and validate that website and platform meet prize design specifications.

·Craft copy and content for competition websites.

·Manage client review and approval of design and website development deliverables.

PRIZE COMPETITION MANAGEMENT

·Serve as main project manager and point of contact for clients, leading regularly scheduled status meetings and taking an active role in solving any issues that may arise.

·Coordinate communications, engagement, and outreach, including responding to questions and requests for technical support from participants and monitoring registration and submission metrics to ensure each competition is on track to meet client goals.

·Manage Evaluation Panel judges including recruitment, training, tracking, and communications.

·Work with clients to navigate the evaluation and award selection process, including guidance on events, evaluation surveys, and public award announcements.

·Other responsibilities required, as assigned such as planning meetings for platform improvements, marketing and communications tasks to promote Carrot and its initiatives, business development, and administrative tasks as they relate to the role.

QUALIFICATIONS

□Minimum of five years of relevant experience, minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

□Excellent organizational skills and sharp attention to detail

□Proven relationship management skills, excellent and effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in working with a diverse range of colleagues and stakeholders

□Positive attitude, ready to make things happen and get the job done

□Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple tasks and projects under tight deadlines, and follow through with tasks in a timely manner

□Able to take initiative, anticipate any risks, think critically and work proactively

□Able to use discretion, maintain confidentiality and cultural sensitivity, and work diplomatically with diverse constituencies

□Competent in various technologies and platforms

□Knowledge of the nonprofit/philanthropic sector, grantmaking and/or fundraising processes

□English fluency (spoken and written) required