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Education Program Officer at The Kenneth Rainin Foundation | Oakland, CA

The Kenneth Rainin FoundationOakland, California, United States
On-site Full-time

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Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a background in education, social science, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree is required, and experience in grant-making or program evaluation is highly preferred. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to equity and inclusion are essential.

About the job

About The Kenneth Rainin Foundation

The Kenneth Rainin Foundation is a family foundation based in Oakland, California. Since 2008, the Foundation has focused on improving quality of life by supporting the arts, early childhood literacy, and research into chronic disease cures. With a team of over 30 professionals and an annual grant budget of about $19 million, the Foundation backs Bay Area artists, expands opportunities for Oakland’s youngest learners, and funds scientific research. Collaboration, resourcefulness, innovation, responsibility, and equity guide the Foundation’s work, alongside a culture of compassion, respect, humor, and joy.

Learn more at www.krfoundation.org.

Education Program Team Overview

The Education team drives grant-making strategies for Oakland’s early literacy ecosystem. The team includes the Director of Education, Strategies and Ventures, and a shared Administrative Assistant, all within the Programs Department. Collaboration with other Foundation teams, such as Grants Management, Communications, Accounting, and the Executive Team, is central to the work. The team aims to maintain a grant-making process that is compliant, efficient, equitable, and responsive to applicants, grantees, Foundation staff, and the broader community.

Role Overview: Education Program Officer

The Education Program Officer will partner with the Director of Education Strategy and Ventures to evaluate the Education Program, oversee delivery of early childhood literacy initiatives, and refine grant-making strategies. The role is focused on breaking down systemic barriers and co-designing solutions to improve learning outcomes and address generational poverty in Oakland’s marginalized communities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement the Education Program’s learning plan
  • Conduct regular check-ins with grantees to assess progress and impact based on goals and program metrics
  • Perform site visits and observations to evaluate program effectiveness

About The Kenneth Rainin Foundation

The Kenneth Rainin Foundation is a forward-thinking family foundation committed to enhancing quality of life through creative collaboration. By supporting the arts, early childhood education, and vital research, we strive to create lasting impact in our communities.

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