Program Officer
US$50 / hr base salary
Posted 13 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Program Officer, The Belk Foundation”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Part-time
| Base salary | US$50 / hr |
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Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyNonprofit Management (or related)
Study levelMaster's
About The Belk Foundation
The Belk Foundation is a family foundation that invests in public education, specifically K-3 achievement and excellent teachers and leaders. It serves as the public expression of gratitude and commitment shown by the family that created the Belk department store organization. The Foundation awards grants in Charlotte and considers select state-level initiatives in North Carolina.
About the Program Officer Role
Working collaboratively with a dynamic small team, the Program Officer will be responsible for offering strategic input into the Foundation's operations and supporting the evaluation and grantmaking process for nonprofit partner organizations and school districts focusing on K-3 literacy, and the teacher and leadership pipeline. This person will build public awareness of the Foundation's mission and grantees, and facilitate the onboarding and professional learning opportunities for the Rising Generation and new members of The Belk Foundation Board. The Program Officer will cultivate and identify potential grantees through research, networking, community involvement, and relationship-building across Charlotte-Mecklenburg and North Carolina. To succeed in this role, It is essential for this person to have knowledge and a true passion for public education, specifically in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, but also across the state of North Carolina. The Program Officer must be exceedingly organized, flexible, and thrive on the challenges of an active, mission-focused lean organization.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
Grants management, implementation and support
- Manage the grant process for a portfolio of grants, including but not limited to reviewing grant applications, facilitating the evaluation process, utilizing established online grants system and conducting grant process reviews.
- Support the planning of grantee and stakeholder convenings.
- Respond to the letters of inquiry, including researching and recommending new grantees.
- Provide input to continuously improve the use of the grant management system (Blackbaud).
- Support efforts to implement strategies to improve operational efficiencies within the grantmaking process and general operations of the foundation.
Board development, governance and support
- Support the development and execution of an onboarding plan and individualized learning for the Rising Generation and new members of The Belk Foundation Board.
- Support the continuous improvement of the Rising Generation strategy in order to effectively engage the group in the mission and operations of the Foundation.