December 3, 2025
San Francisco, CA
Crankstart
Program Officer
Property Manager
November 30, 2025Crankstart is hiring a Program Officer to support the Foundation’s philanthropic and community engagement efforts related to housing security and public-private partnerships in San Francisco.
Position Overview:
Crankstart is hiring a Program Officer to support the Foundation’s philanthropic and community engagement efforts related to housing security and public-private partnerships in San Francisco.
The Program Officer will manage active grants and relationships with grantee leaders, and research and recommend housing security grants, working with nonprofit providers and advocacy organizations of various sizes and approaches. The Program Officer will work with the Program Director to steward multiple grant portfolios within the Housing Security and Public-Private Partnerships strategies. They will support the Program Director in stewarding high-touch relationships with Crankstart grantees, preparing grant recommendations, evaluating outcomes, discussing strategy, and maintaining a strong learning network (including other nonprofits, grassroots groups, public officials, funders, and researchers).
Crankstart is one of the largest foundations in San Francisco, with approximately $4 billion under management and distributing over $200 million each year to nonprofits primarily in the Bay Area. Crankstart is devoted to bolstering the foundations of a just society – access to a quality education, jobs with prospects for advancement, housing security, social welfare, and the protection of civil rights.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume and a targeted cover letter describing their interest and relevant qualifications, experience, and expertise to the candidate application portal.