Getting Started

Before you read another word, please google “Coors family.”  Read every word of what you find including the wacky, conspiratorial stuff. Please also visit www.coorsfoundation.org. If names like Margaret Thatcher, Ronald Reagan, and Adam Smith freak you out, or if you think terms like traditional American values, capitalism, free markets, and personal responsibility are obsolete, this jo,b may not be a fit. Long story short, if you are hired, you will be working for a family proud of its conservative American values and a family foundation which seeks to nourish those values in the community through its charitable giving. The Foundation supports organizations which promote a limited role of government in society as well as those providing direct human services.

Program Officer Overview

Being a program officer is one of the best jobs in philanthropy. We work at a very fast pace with intentionality and excellence. You will meet and evaluate a wide variety of nonprofit leaders, both in Colorado and nationally, while representing the Coors Foundation. This position reports to the Senior Program Officer while working alongside a small and dedicated team of professionals, including the CEO, other program officers, and support staff, in carrying out the Board’s strategic vision.

Because relationships and teamwork are important, the ideal candidate views this job as a career destination, not a career pitstop.  While all program officers must work out of the Foundation’s Denver office, occasional remote work is allowed at the discretion of the CEO.  Travel is required (approximately 25%) and includes visiting grantees in Colorado and across the country, as well as attending conferences.

Responsibilities
As a member of the Foundation, you will be a direct extension of the Coors family from your first day at work.  This is your most significant responsibility to uphold: being a positive reflection upon the family and Foundation. 

In addition, the trustees of the Foundation rely on you to…

Research/Evaluation

    • Conduct on-site visits with nonprofit leaders.  (Approximate travel: 25%.)
    • Critically analyze nonprofits, including operations, programs, outcomes, and financials.
    • Evaluate the merits of grant requests the Foundation receives from nonprofits.
    • Provide a clear and concise rationale for why some requests have merit and others do not.
    • Summarize information, along with a recommendation, in a written report and/or oral presentation to the trustees.

Communication

    • Transform ideas, data, and principles into compelling stories and/or visual presentations.
    • Exhibit excellent strategic judgement, creativity, and know-how in utilizing a variety of communication tools and techniques.
    • Assist with editing and proofreading of written documents.
    • Generate program-related content for ACF’s social media platforms and website.

Provide Entrepreneurial Ideas

    • In coordination with the CEO, develop and present your own entrepreneurial and/or disruptive ideas, consistent with the Foundation’s mission, that engage nonprofits to advance the Foundation’s strategic vision.

Project Lead

    • Manage a variety of projects, including but not limited to conceptualizing, planning, organizing, and directing special events, conferences, and/or collateral.

The Right Fit

  • You are passionately aligned with the Foundation’s mission.
  • You are action-oriented, enjoy working hard, and challenges/a full plate energize you.
  • You have practiced and honed ψour time management skills.
  • You communicate with clarity, both written and orally.
  • You are able to translate facts into imagery through your writing.
  • You make a positive and lasting first impression in one-on-one and group settings.
  • People feel good having interacted with you, even if they wanted a yes for an answer and you told them no (which happens a lot in this position).
  • Outperforming expectations motivates and thrills you.
  • You are equally capable of leading and, when asked to do so, supporting the leadership of others.
  • You are willing to take on tasks at a moment’s notice.
  • You are project-oriented.
  • You take pride in seeing your finished project, however small (a written report) or large (a national conference).
  • The idea of “ownership” resonates with you.
  • You value an open work environment that welcomes the interruptions.
  • You are comfortable seeking the guidance, wisdom, and input of your coworkers.
  • You are an optimist and love to laugh a lot.
  • You are a life-long learner.

Attributes and Skill Sets
The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

  • 7+ years of work experience
  • Knowledge of and belief in free market principles
  • Exceptional interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft’s suite of products and ability to learn and operate the Foundation’s custom database platform
  • Experience working in or with the nonprofit or philanthropic sector
  • Notable project management experience; demonstrated ability to initiate and drive significant projects to completion
  • Competency in marketing, branding, and/or social media preferred
  • Broad curiosity
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Effectively prioritize time and tasks to regularly produce high quality deliverables
  • High degree of personal responsibility, poise, discretion, humility, and confidentiality
  • Exceptionally positive outlook on life; entrepreneurial spirit and mindset; results-oriented
  • Knowledge of and/or experience working in Colorado a plus

Benefits
The Foundation strives to compensate well based on responsibilities of this position and the impact this position has on the image of the Coors family in the community and nationwide.  We provide generous health benefits, life insurance, personal time off, professional development opportunities, and annual contributions by the Foundation to staff 401k plans.

Compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: scope and responsibilities of the position; a candidate’s full-time, applicable work experience; key skills and qualifications; as well as internal and external market considerations. The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $75,000 – $110,000. Salary is just one component of the Foundation’s total compensation package for employees.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter including:
    • Why you are drawn to the Foundation’s mission and a personal story about how you came to those beliefs
    • The biggest professional hurdle you have had to overcome
    • Why you believe you are a perfect candidate for this position
    • Salary requirements
  • Resume
  • One-page writing sample that explains a complex topic in a simple way. Suggested topics: artificial intelligence, donor intent, tariffs, philanthropic freedom, impact investing, and trust-based philanthropy.

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link:

https://talentmarket.org/candidates/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Claire Kittle Dixon, President of Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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