Senior Program Officer, Community and Worker Power
Quick answer
The Freedom Together Foundation is hiring a hybrid (NYC-based) Senior Program Officer paying $183,000-$203,000 to lead strategic initiatives and grantmaking for worker power and labor organizing.
- Role
- Senior Program Officer, Community and Worker Power
- Organization
- Freedom Together Foundation
- Location
- NYC
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $183,000-$203,000
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-10
The role
The Freedom Together Foundation is seeking a Senior Program Officer to drive strategic initiatives that strengthen labor and worker power across the United States. This role involves convening labor leaders, conducting field research, and overseeing grantmaking to support economic justice and worker rights organizations. The successful candidate will act as a key partner in co-designing ambitious programs and managing partnerships to address systemic gaps in worker organizing. This position serves as a strategic advisor who bridges the gap between field-based insights and the foundation's broader organizational goals.
What you'll do
- Design and facilitate strategic conversations with key labor leaders.
- Research and map opportunities for worker power building in underserved regions.
- Manage grantmaking processes including proposal review and site visits.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with labor and economic justice organizations.
- Track and report on program progress and field impact.
What it takes
- 7–10 years of experience in labor organizing or worker power building.
- Deep credibility and an established network within the labor movement.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize learning into strategy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health insurance (100% premium coverage for employees and family), 401(k) with 12% employer contribution, annual professional development funds up to $5,000, paid time off including the last week of the year, and family building reimbursement.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid position based in New York City that requires working from the office three days per week and allows for two days of remote work.
What is the compensation for this role?
The annualized salary range for this Senior Program Officer position is $183,000–$203,000.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates should have 7–10 years of experience in labor organizing, deep credibility within the labor movement, and a track record of building complex, long-term strategic initiatives.
What is the deadline to apply?
The priority deadline to submit your application materials is July 10, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Freedom Together Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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