Program Officer, Research to Impact Lab (R2i Lab)

Core responsibilities:

• Refines and advances the R2i Lab vision and strategy in collaboration with the Director and Program Specialist, ensuring clear communication to internal and external partners
• Builds and maintains strong cross-sector relationships within gig work fields (arts, home health care, domestic work, etc.) and across relevant areas of expertise (policy, technology, organizing, research, journalism) to support R2i Lab's projects
• Incubates and facilitates the development of new and existing R2i Lab projects, guiding them through ambiguity toward clarity, iteration, and implementation
• Manages and oversees multiple consultant engagements, ensuring timely delivery of work product and alignment with CCI's guiding principles and strategic goals

This role advances research, engages in advocacy, makes investments, and incubates new systems and structures to create the social and economic conditions that allow diversity, culture, and self-determination to flourish, contributing to meaningful systems change.

Required skills and experience:

• 8+ years of experience in the third sector (philanthropy, nonprofits, organizing, tech for public good, or other social benefit-focused enterprises)
• Professional experience leading or incubating cross-contextual partnerships
• Experience with co-leadership or co-creation of a business, nonprofit, project, or other entity
• Thorough project management skills, including scheduling and meeting facilitation (Monday.com or Basecamp preferred)
• Proficiency in using G Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Clear-eyed critical analysis of existing systems and ability to recognize patterns and future trends
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Compensation and culture highlights:

• Remote-work workplace with on-site presence on an as-needed basis
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the lower 48 states within the US
• Purpose-driven, values-focused environment
• Collaborative culture with emphasis on integrity and continuous growth
• Travel opportunities for conferences, convenings, and key stakeholder meetings

The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) operates the Research to Impact Lab (R2i Lab) which advances research, engages in advocacy, makes investments, and incubates new systems and structures to create social and economic conditions that allow diversity, culture, and self-determination to flourish.