Salary Range: $130,000-$175,000

About the Milken Institute

A globally focused, publicly supported, non-partisan and nonprofit think tank, the Milken Institute’s mission is to increase global prosperity by advancing collaborative solutions that widen access to capital, create jobs and improve health. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top world leaders, scientists, policymakers, and industry giants at our gatherings to share their respective viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.

About the Position

MI’s Environmental & Social Innovation team is looking for an energetic, experienced professional with excellent operations management and research, writing, and presentation skills to join our team as a director. Through comprehensive due diligence and deep engagement with experts, we help philanthropists, family offices, wealth advisors, corporations and foundations take a more entrepreneurial, data-driven approach to giving. We also design and operate innovation forums and complex operational programs and create published reports.

We are looking to hire a director to manage our projects that range from gun violence prevention to economic mobility to AI ethics. The director will be responsible for guiding rigorous research and writing, working closely with the Senior director on operations management, working with C-Suite level leaders across sectors, facilitating expert workshops, providing thought leadership, and creating programmatic initiatives in social innovation. We are looking for a candidate who can bring significant relevant professional connections. Experience with innovation competitions, prizes, tech for good programming, and/or operational management is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Lead due diligence efforts for various projects in our portfolio which could include but are not limited to catalyzing entrepreneurial activity and creating expert recommendations for poverty alleviation, violence prevention, strengthening democratic institutions, human equity, and ethics in emerging technologies;
Be responsible for stakeholder management and team management for assigned projects;
Develop executive-level literature to communicate findings for philanthropists, researchers, policymakers, people with lived experience, advisors, etc.;
Manage diverse, ambitious, and collaborative project teams;
Coordinate research activities across projects which could include facilitating team meetings, evaluating research milestone completion, and troubleshooting delays or setbacks;
Represent the Milken Institute externally throughout the due diligence process and at various industry-specific events;
Contribute to communications efforts to build awareness of key funding opportunities, philanthropy resources, and overall opportunities to engage with Milken Institute Philanthropy among the philanthropic, investor, and nonprofit communities; and,
Contribute to the expansion of social impact toolkits and roadmaps to include investment decision-making tools and case studies of innovative philanthropy strategies and giving vehicles for social innovation.

Requirements

15+ years of relevant work experience
Minimum 3 years management experience with multiple direct reports
Graduate degree in a relevant field
Demonstrated excellence in research, writing, facilitating, and presenting
High intellectual capacity that can be and has been applied to learning new areas of social innovation and related fields
Strong ability to work on a fast-paced collaborative team, as well as being independently proactive
Understanding of the funding landscape around the world for violence intervention and wealth generation, especially philanthropic funding for historically disadvantaged communities
Personal attitude that includes being entrepreneurial, action-oriented, collaborative, flexible, with a willingness to adapt to changing situations and have a good sense of humor

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

This position will work in a Additionally, this position requires interacting virtually on a regular basis with Milken Institute staff based in other locations in the United States and around the world.

Note

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are not sponsoring visas at this time, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

This position will be working a hybrid model, where you will be expected to report to your respective office location 3-days per week (Tuesday - Thursday), this is subject to change.

Please submit resume and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume and cover letter will be rejected. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Our Culture

The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan - 403b (5%)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
Training & Development:
1. LinkedIn Learning –over 10,000 classes offered, self-guided.
2. Mentor Program
Wellness Resources:
1. Employee Assistance Program
2. CALM app membership

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