Panorama Global
Program Officer (Embedded at MidPen Housing)
Panorama Global, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About Panorama
Panorama is a platform for social change driven by audacious thinking, radical collaboration, and bold action. We help our partners navigate multiple pathways from vision to impact based on their needs. Our mission is to maximize social impact by partnering with visionary leaders to co‑develop solutions to change systems. Panorama’s value proposition is helping partners to operate in smarter, more impactful, and more efficient ways. Panorama’s values are built on four core principles: Vision, Integrity, Partnership, Impact.
The Panorama Group
Panorama Global, a social impact nonprofit that empowers changemakers through radical collaboration,
Panorama Strategy, a social purpose consultancy that accelerates progress for partners through audacious thinking, and
Panorama Action, which mobilizes voices and resources through bold action.
Position Summary Are you a strategic operator and problem solver who thrives at the intersection of community impact, program design, and partnership management? Do you believe that improving health and wellbeing begins with meeting people where they are—removing barriers, strengthening access, and building trust? If so, this role may be for you.
We are seeking a Program Officer (“PO”) to serve as an embedded team member with MidPen Housing, a nonprofit developer, owner, and manager of high‑quality affordable housing. In this role, the PO will lead the implementation and operational management of four cornerstone programs designed to improve the health and wellbeing of MidPen residents.
MidPen Resident Wellness Fund – fast, flexible microgrants directly to residents that address barriers to health.
Staff Changemakers Fund – funds staff‑led projects that bring innovative, site‑specific health and wellness ideas to life.
Mobile Dental Care Program – improves oral health access by delivering high‑quality dental care directly to MidPen communities.
Food Security Program – reduces food insecurity and increases access to fresh, culturally relevant food by establishing on‑site pantries.
This position is ideal for someone who is both strategic and operational—able to manage complex programs with multiple partners while staying grounded in community‑centered values and priorities.
The PO will collaborate closely with MidPen Housing’s Resident Services leadership and Panorama Strategy leadership to ensure these initiatives deliver measurable impact and reflect trust‑based, equitable practices. This exempt, full‑time, limited‑term (one‑year) engagement reports to the Panorama Strategy Managing Director. The position is remote within the Bay Area, California, with weekly travel to MidPen Housing offices or community sites. There is potential for renewal based on program needs and available resources.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Program Oversight & Implementation (40%)
Operationalize, oversee, and continuously improve the four cornerstone programs (Resident Wellness Fund, Staff Changemakers Fund, Mobile Dental Program, Food Security Initiative).
Strengthen community awareness and participation by coordinating with MidPen staff and/or community partners to ensure programs are well‑promoted, accessible in multiple languages, and responsive to resident and staff feedback.
Serve as a strategic partner to site staff, translating resident feedback and frontline insights into programmatic improvements and cross‑site learning. Manage detailed workplans, budgets, and timelines across program streams, ensuring coordination, compliance, and alignment with MidPen’s goals.
Lead systems‑level analysis to identify efficiencies and process improvements that enhance resident experience and operational effectiveness. Develop and refine operational systems and tools that promote transparency, equity, and accountability in program delivery.
Grants Program Management (30%)
Oversee full‑cycle management of the Resident Wellness Fund and Staff Changemakers Fund, including application intake, review, and approvals.
Coordinate review cycles with designated MidPen staff and/or committee(s); synthesize recommendations for leadership approval.
Partner with MidPen leadership to facilitate timely fund distribution.
Track data on application trends, fund utilization, and impact metrics to inform program learning and reporting.
Partnership & Vendor Coordination (20%)
Manage operational partnerships with organizations delivering direct services, including mobile dental care providers and food distribution partners.
Oversee service delivery schedules, logistics, and on‑site coordination of goods or services in partnership with MidPen property teams.
Develop and manage strategic partnerships that align with MidPen’s long‑term health investment strategy, including performance monitoring and continuous improvement planning.
Support development of new partnerships as program needs evolve, particularly those aligned with MidPen’s health investment strategy.
Learning, Reporting & Continuous Improvement (10%)
Aggregate and analyze program data – translating insights into strategic recommendations for program evolution – and produce quarterly updates and annual impact summaries.
Capture stories of impact and qualitative insights, in partnership with MidPen staff, to complement quantitative metrics.
Identify lessons learned and process improvements; contribute to refinement of MidPen’s broader health investment strategy.
Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training.
Demonstrated ability to manage multi‑partner programs, budgets, and implementation plans.
Strong organizational, communications, and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize and translate complex information into actionable insights.
Experience facilitating multi‑stakeholder engagement and building trust across diverse groups.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and community‑driven approaches to program design and implementation.
Proactively works to improve processes, takes initiative, and displays a growth mindset.
Required Qualifications
Highly reliable, with proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities adeptly.
Comfortable working independently, with some guidance, and skilled at navigating unstructured or ambiguous situations by using creativity and sound judgment to solve problems.
Track record of forging meaningful partnerships rooted in trust, cultural responsiveness, and shared goals with a wide range of stakeholders.
Willingness and ability to travel to multiple MidPen sites across its geographic footprint.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Desired Qualifications
Proficiency in additional languages – Spanish or Mandarin highly desirable.
Direct experience managing or administering grant programs – including application intake, review cycles, disbursements, and compliance tracking – and familiarity with project or grants management platforms.
Background in client or program management within consulting, philanthropy, community development, or health sectors.
Experience working with communities impacted by housing insecurity, health disparities, or other social and structural drivers of health; familiarity with affordable housing, community health, or resident services environments.
Lived experience that provides insight into the communities served by MidPen Housing.
Compensation & Benefits The starting salary for this role is $85,000–$97,500. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible paid time off, paid holidays and organization‑wide winter break, up to 95% employer‑paid medical premiums, a 401(k) plan with a 3% contribution, up to 12 weeks fully paid family/medical leave (eligible after 1 year), and more. For a full list of benefits, visit our careers page.
How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a resume through our careers page portal. Instead of a traditional cover letter, please respond briefly to the following prompts:
Program Implementation: Describe a time you launched or helped implement a new program. What made it work?
Building Trust: Share an example of how you built trust and collaboration with people from different backgrounds or roles.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; the position will stay open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer Panorama is committed to creating a diverse team and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, citizenship or immigration status, national origin, caste, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, political ideology, disability, age, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Panorama complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People & Culture team at careers@panoramaglobal.org.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Panorama participates in the federal E‑Verify system.
The final offer will be contingent on the completion of a successful background check.
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Panorama is a platform for social change driven by audacious thinking, radical collaboration, and bold action. We help our partners navigate multiple pathways from vision to impact based on their needs. Our mission is to maximize social impact by partnering with visionary leaders to co‑develop solutions to change systems. Panorama’s value proposition is helping partners to operate in smarter, more impactful, and more efficient ways. Panorama’s values are built on four core principles: Vision, Integrity, Partnership, Impact.
The Panorama Group
Panorama Global, a social impact nonprofit that empowers changemakers through radical collaboration,
Panorama Strategy, a social purpose consultancy that accelerates progress for partners through audacious thinking, and
Panorama Action, which mobilizes voices and resources through bold action.
Position Summary Are you a strategic operator and problem solver who thrives at the intersection of community impact, program design, and partnership management? Do you believe that improving health and wellbeing begins with meeting people where they are—removing barriers, strengthening access, and building trust? If so, this role may be for you.
We are seeking a Program Officer (“PO”) to serve as an embedded team member with MidPen Housing, a nonprofit developer, owner, and manager of high‑quality affordable housing. In this role, the PO will lead the implementation and operational management of four cornerstone programs designed to improve the health and wellbeing of MidPen residents.
MidPen Resident Wellness Fund – fast, flexible microgrants directly to residents that address barriers to health.
Staff Changemakers Fund – funds staff‑led projects that bring innovative, site‑specific health and wellness ideas to life.
Mobile Dental Care Program – improves oral health access by delivering high‑quality dental care directly to MidPen communities.
Food Security Program – reduces food insecurity and increases access to fresh, culturally relevant food by establishing on‑site pantries.
This position is ideal for someone who is both strategic and operational—able to manage complex programs with multiple partners while staying grounded in community‑centered values and priorities.
The PO will collaborate closely with MidPen Housing’s Resident Services leadership and Panorama Strategy leadership to ensure these initiatives deliver measurable impact and reflect trust‑based, equitable practices. This exempt, full‑time, limited‑term (one‑year) engagement reports to the Panorama Strategy Managing Director. The position is remote within the Bay Area, California, with weekly travel to MidPen Housing offices or community sites. There is potential for renewal based on program needs and available resources.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Program Oversight & Implementation (40%)
Operationalize, oversee, and continuously improve the four cornerstone programs (Resident Wellness Fund, Staff Changemakers Fund, Mobile Dental Program, Food Security Initiative).
Strengthen community awareness and participation by coordinating with MidPen staff and/or community partners to ensure programs are well‑promoted, accessible in multiple languages, and responsive to resident and staff feedback.
Serve as a strategic partner to site staff, translating resident feedback and frontline insights into programmatic improvements and cross‑site learning. Manage detailed workplans, budgets, and timelines across program streams, ensuring coordination, compliance, and alignment with MidPen’s goals.
Lead systems‑level analysis to identify efficiencies and process improvements that enhance resident experience and operational effectiveness. Develop and refine operational systems and tools that promote transparency, equity, and accountability in program delivery.
Grants Program Management (30%)
Oversee full‑cycle management of the Resident Wellness Fund and Staff Changemakers Fund, including application intake, review, and approvals.
Coordinate review cycles with designated MidPen staff and/or committee(s); synthesize recommendations for leadership approval.
Partner with MidPen leadership to facilitate timely fund distribution.
Track data on application trends, fund utilization, and impact metrics to inform program learning and reporting.
Partnership & Vendor Coordination (20%)
Manage operational partnerships with organizations delivering direct services, including mobile dental care providers and food distribution partners.
Oversee service delivery schedules, logistics, and on‑site coordination of goods or services in partnership with MidPen property teams.
Develop and manage strategic partnerships that align with MidPen’s long‑term health investment strategy, including performance monitoring and continuous improvement planning.
Support development of new partnerships as program needs evolve, particularly those aligned with MidPen’s health investment strategy.
Learning, Reporting & Continuous Improvement (10%)
Aggregate and analyze program data – translating insights into strategic recommendations for program evolution – and produce quarterly updates and annual impact summaries.
Capture stories of impact and qualitative insights, in partnership with MidPen staff, to complement quantitative metrics.
Identify lessons learned and process improvements; contribute to refinement of MidPen’s broader health investment strategy.
Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training.
Demonstrated ability to manage multi‑partner programs, budgets, and implementation plans.
Strong organizational, communications, and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize and translate complex information into actionable insights.
Experience facilitating multi‑stakeholder engagement and building trust across diverse groups.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and community‑driven approaches to program design and implementation.
Proactively works to improve processes, takes initiative, and displays a growth mindset.
Required Qualifications
Highly reliable, with proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities adeptly.
Comfortable working independently, with some guidance, and skilled at navigating unstructured or ambiguous situations by using creativity and sound judgment to solve problems.
Track record of forging meaningful partnerships rooted in trust, cultural responsiveness, and shared goals with a wide range of stakeholders.
Willingness and ability to travel to multiple MidPen sites across its geographic footprint.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Desired Qualifications
Proficiency in additional languages – Spanish or Mandarin highly desirable.
Direct experience managing or administering grant programs – including application intake, review cycles, disbursements, and compliance tracking – and familiarity with project or grants management platforms.
Background in client or program management within consulting, philanthropy, community development, or health sectors.
Experience working with communities impacted by housing insecurity, health disparities, or other social and structural drivers of health; familiarity with affordable housing, community health, or resident services environments.
Lived experience that provides insight into the communities served by MidPen Housing.
Compensation & Benefits The starting salary for this role is $85,000–$97,500. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible paid time off, paid holidays and organization‑wide winter break, up to 95% employer‑paid medical premiums, a 401(k) plan with a 3% contribution, up to 12 weeks fully paid family/medical leave (eligible after 1 year), and more. For a full list of benefits, visit our careers page.
How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a resume through our careers page portal. Instead of a traditional cover letter, please respond briefly to the following prompts:
Program Implementation: Describe a time you launched or helped implement a new program. What made it work?
Building Trust: Share an example of how you built trust and collaboration with people from different backgrounds or roles.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; the position will stay open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer Panorama is committed to creating a diverse team and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, citizenship or immigration status, national origin, caste, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, political ideology, disability, age, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Panorama complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People & Culture team at careers@panoramaglobal.org.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Panorama participates in the federal E‑Verify system.
The final offer will be contingent on the completion of a successful background check.
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