Program Officer (Caerus Foundation)

The Company

THG is a single-family office that provides investment, financial planning, and philanthropic services to a family and its related investment entities, trusts, and private foundations. Services are provided through a combination of in-house professionals and outsourced advisory firms.

The Caerus Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the family office, invests in organizations working in the arts, community development, education, the environment, and global health. The Foundation is based outside Chicago and funds work in Illinois, Wisconsin, Washington D.C., and the Bay Area.

The Position

THG is seeking a full-time Program Officer who will bring their prior nonprofit and / or philanthropic experience to manage a portfolio of Foundation grants in the area(s) of environment, education, arts, and / or community development.

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, the Program Officer (a new position) will play a key role in shaping and advancing the Foundation's grantmaking priorities. They will cultivate and maintain deep relationships with nonprofit and philanthropic stakeholders and support grantees in achieving meaningful and measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Grantmaking and Portfolio Management :

• Serve as the Foundation's subject matter lead for one or more of the Board's core priorities
• Manage a portfolio of grants within and in addition to their sector priority area(s)
• Lead and refine portfolio partnerships within priority areas, ensuring alignment with emerging trends, community needs, and Board direction
• Assess grant outcomes at the portfolio and organizational levels, identifying cross-cutting themes, lessons learned, and opportunities for scaling impact
• Prepare and deliver high-level analyses and recommendations to senior staff and the Board on strategic direction and philanthropic opportunities

Field + Sector Engagement :

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Internal Collaboration :

Candidate Profile

Qualifications + Experience :

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Compensation and Benefits

The starting salary for the Program Officer will be in the XXX range. THG provides a generous comprehensive compensation package, including medical insurance, paid time off, 401k, annual incentives, and more.

Work Environment

THG maintains a hybrid office environment out of THG's Northbrook, Illinois office. Reliable transportation is required.

Application Process

This is a rolling search; prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their materials via this site by December 12, 2025, but the application will remain open until the position is filled by a qualified candidate.

Posted November 17, 2025