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Mellon Foundation (“Foundation”) believes that the arts and humanities are where we express our complex humanity, and we believe that everyone deserves the beauty, transcendence, and freedom to be found there. Through our grants, we seek to build just communities enriched by meaning and empowered by critical thinking, where ideas and imagination can thrive. The Foundation makes grants in four core program areas - Higher Learning, Arts and Culture, Public Knowledge, and Humanities in Place - and through its signature Presidential Initiatives. The Foundation seeks a Manager of Strategic Learning and Evaluation.
The mission of the Strategic Learning and Evaluation (SLE) team is to foster a culture of learning and evaluative thinking. Our team supports the Foundation, in collaboration with grantees and partners, to rapidly learn from and adapt strategies to advance the Foundation’s mission. This is achieved through:
Under the general direction of the Senior Director, the Manager of SLE will support the Foundation’s ongoing learning. The Manager will work in partnership with SLE staff, the library and archives team, and the Office of the Executive Vice President. The Manager will also work in close collaboration with program staff, grants management, and administrative staff to support the broader programmatic objectives of the Foundation.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Mellon Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Mellon offers a generous total reward package that includes base salary and a comprehensive benefits program, as well as an excellent working environment. Mellon is committed to providing compensation that is competitive and equitable within the philanthropic sector. The estimated annual salary range for this role is $185,000 - $195,000. The amount of pay offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to qualifications, unique skills, credentials, or experience that is expected to impact the candidate’s contribution to the role. We will also consider market data as well as the Foundation’s internal pay equity framework.
Please note that Mellon maintains a hybrid work schedule, with three days per week in person at the Foundation’s Manhattan offices.
Candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter describing fit for the position and a resume by April 18, 2024. To apply and for more information please visit here.
The Foundation will consider each response carefully, but only contact those individuals it believes are most qualified for the position.
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