Program Director, Democracy and Civic Life | Henry Luce Foundation | $200,000–$230,000/yr

The Henry Luce Foundation seeks a Program Director to lead its Democracy and Civic Life grantmaking portfolio, which awards more than $6 million annually across initiatives focused on equipping citizens for active participation, expanding democratic engagement, and disseminating promising models. Responsibilities include developing program goals and strategies, identifying and assessing grant proposals, designing special initiatives and RFPs, cultivating grantee relationships, and representing the Foundation publicly through writing, presentations, and communications to the Board and field leaders. Candidates should bring significant experience in civic participation, democratic innovation, civic education, community organizing, policy advocacy, or related fields, along with demonstrated organizational leadership or project management experience; a master's degree in social sciences, public policy, or political science is preferred, and domestic and international travel is required.

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Organization Name: The Henry Luce Foundation

Role Title: Program Director, Democracy and Civic Life

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $200,000–$230,000/year; includes competitive benefits, generous PTO, and hybrid schedule (on-site Tuesdays–Thursdays)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Link to Apply: https://thehenrylucefoundation.applytojob.com/apply/i0AHv0t3J3/Program-Director-Democracy-And-Civic-Life
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Position Overview: The Henry Luce Foundation seeks a Program Director to lead its Democracy and Civic Life grantmaking portfolio, which awards more than $6 million annually across initiatives focused on equipping citizens for active participation, expanding democratic engagement, and disseminating promising models. Responsibilities include developing program goals and strategies, identifying and assessing grant proposals, designing special initiatives and RFPs, cultivating grantee relationships, and representing the Foundation publicly through writing, presentations, and communications to the Board and field leaders. Candidates should bring significant experience in civic participation, democratic innovation, civic education, community organizing, policy advocacy, or related fields, along with demonstrated organizational leadership or project management experience; a master's degree in social sciences, public policy, or political science is preferred, and domestic and international travel is required.