Program Manager

The Snap Foundation is dedicated to creating pathways to the creative economy for youth in Los Angeles, supported by the vision and generosity of Evan Spiegel and Bobby Murphy, the founders of Snapchat, and Snap Inc. Established in 2018, the Foundation prioritizes creative education and workforce development, guided by values of transformation, innovation, collaboration, creativity, and trust. Learn more about our impactful initiatives at www.snapfoundation.org.

We are seeking a seasoned Program Manager (PM) to enhance our grantmaking initiatives and optimize our program offering. This vital role, reporting directly to the Executive Director, involves steering our community-centered programs and ensuring operational excellence across the Foundation’s grantmaking activities. The position requires a flexible schedule, including occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Key Responsibilities:
Strengthen and refine the Foundation’s grantmaking processes and program strategies in close collaboration with the Executive Director and Operations Manager.
Manage a diverse portfolio of 80+ grants annually, from proposal review and due diligence to program evaluation and grantee engagement.
Spearhead the management and analysis of grantee data, ensuring accurate tracking, assessment, and reporting of program outcomes and impact.
Collaborate with Operations Manager to maintain robust systems for data collection, storage, and analysis to inform strategic decision-making and enhance transparency with stakeholders.
Prepare regular updates and presentations for board meetings about grantees and the community landscape.
Engage with community partners and stakeholders through regular communication, site visits, and strategic meetings to bolster program impact and reach; represent Foundation at community events when needed.
Coordinate and facilitate events with grantees, community organizations, youth advisors, internal teams, providing both administrative and strategic support.
Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies in collaboration with the Executive Director, aligned with the Foundation’s goals and objectives.
Collaborate with Executive Director and vendors to enhance Foundation’s digital presence, including websites, social media platforms, and email campaigns.
Support the Executive Director on other tasks as requested.

Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience in program management preferably within a grantmaking or nonprofit organization.
Proven track record of effective community engagement and program development.
Proven ability to plan, create, and manage grant operational processes for maximum efficiency and productivity.
Strong background in monitoring and evaluation of programs, including data analysis and reporting
Ability to simultaneously manage a number of projects, and streamline and implement processes that create speed, efficiency, and support rapidly shifting business demands.
Masterful organizational, verbal and written communication, and leadership skills, demonstrated by previous professional success.
Strong collaborative spirit with excellent communication skills, capable of interacting with diverse groups including youth, community leaders, and organizational partners.
Ability to lead and manage a team, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Innovative and critical thinker, comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting in a dynamic environment.
In-depth understanding of the Los Angeles community and the creative economy is highly desirable.
Experience with digital communication tools and platforms as well as foundation-related software, database systems, and operational management technologies.

Location: Snap Foundation offices are located in Downtown Los Angeles however staff may be required to do regular visits to Snap Inc. offices located in Santa Monica.

Salary: $115,000 – $140,000, annually

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at no cost for full-time staff including their partner/spouse and dependents, 12% 401k salary contribution, unlimited PTO (manager approval required), 15 days paid sick time, 12 annual paid holidays, and a paid winter break.

Education requirements: None

Deadline to apply: April 4, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references

How to apply: Apply here