Role Description The employee will serve as the Social Science Program Specialist located in the Quality, Training, & Risk Management division, Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), Veterans Affair (VA). The VCL is a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week, 365-days-a-year service aimed at connecting callers worldwide to a caring, qualified Veterans Administration employee. The VCL's mission is to provide 24/7, world-class suicide prevention and crisis intervention services to Veterans, Service Members and their family members. Responsibilities - Identifies performance and quality assurance issues. - Maintains proficiency and knowledge of VCL operations. - Monitors interactions to ensure consultation, collaboration and expedited connections to treatment programs, resources and emergency services occur. Work Schedule - The Veterans Crisis Line is a 24/7/365 call center. - Varied work schedule to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to provide 24/7 call center coverage. - Tour will be determined after final selections and will be based on seniority. - Tour is subject to change based on program needs. - Selectees will be expected to work all shifts. Remote - This is a remote position. Selectees will work 100% of the time in a non-VA-owned space outside of the local commuting area of a parent station. - The employee's workspace must be suitable for conducting business and as such, remote employees are expected to provide a secure, distraction-free home-based worksite with reliable high speed internet connectivity. - The employee will be required to travel to the closest VA Medical Center or VA Outpatient Clinic for issuance of equipment, and as needed for technical support. - Selectees will be required to self-certify that their remote workplace meets all safety, privacy, and internet speed requirements. Qualifications - To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/16/2026. - Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. - Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): The IOR is a basic requirement that must be met by every applicant in order to qualify for entry into this occupational series. Requirements - Successful completion of a four year degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. - Combination of education and experience that provide applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. - Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrate the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. - Specialized Experience GS-11: To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-9). - Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. - Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. Benefits - Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized - Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved - Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not required - Financial Disclosure Report: Not required - This is not a bargaining unit position Education Requirements - A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. - Transcripts must depict the name of the college to determine accreditation, and your name must also be displayed on the transcripts. - If selected, you must provide official transcripts. - Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.

• Own and maintain the product delivery roadmap • Prioritise work in collaboration with leadership, engineering and Customer Success • Manage Jira and help coordinate development and support workloads • Work with customers and our customer-facing team to understand, document and clarify requirements • Break down requirements into clear, actionable work for the development team • Track delivery, remove blockers and help ensure projects stay on schedule • Help improve the way we plan, prioritise and deliver product enhancements as the business grows

Program Associate, Mission Investments Location: New York, USA Full time Job Description: ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The Ford Foundation seeks a dynamic Program Associate to join the Mission Investments team. Reporting to the Senior Program Officer, the Program Associate plays a pivotal role in advancing a shared strategy that leverages both grantmaking and investments for impact. In this role, you will lead research, analysis, and coordination for the team's active portfolio, while serving as a key conduit for shared learning across the team and the foundation. This is an exceptional opportunity for an early-to-mid-career professional to operate at the intersection of philanthropy and impact investing. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE Grants and Investment Portfolio Strategy and Management - Review grant proposals and prepare analysis that reflects grants’ outcomes and contribution to team’s strategic goals, for discussions with the Senior Program Officer (SPO) and team. - Engage in preliminary conversations with prospective new grantees, investees and other potential partners and make recommendations for follow up. - Help plan and manage webinars and other activities for grantees and investees on specific topics of shared interest (examples include systems stewardship, AI and earned revenue generation). - Coordinate and help conduct grant and investee diligence and management with other funders and investors. Research, Analytics, Monitoring, Reporting and Knowledge Management - Conduct research for the SPO, Director and team members using a variety of external and internal resources (e.g., landscape grant or investment opportunities related to responsible AI, veterans issues, etc.); consult external experts or other resources as per the research protocol. - Support the SPO, Director and team in analyzing data and identifying trends. - Summarize research findings in written documents, databases, presentations, or multimedia formats. Grantee Relationship Management - Conduct regular (2-4x annually) check in conversations with grantees, alone or in partnership with SPO. - Coordinate with Department Coordinator and Program Assistants on planning grantee and network convenings. - For convenings and site visits, develop and prepare background research and meeting materials. Internal and External Communication - Plan and help execute learning sessions for FF colleagues and/or grantees. - Curate and share information and knowledge from the team. - Work with SPO and team on strategic external communications opportunities. Relationship Management - Collaborate closely with the Chief Innovation Officer to identify and help implement various innovation mechanisms, e.g. recoverable grants and venture studio services. - Represent Mission Investments at internal and external meetings. - Attend relevant meetings/conferences to gather information and knowledge to advance the foundation’s work. WHAT YOU WILL NEED - A minimum of four years of work experience, with a minimum of three years of experience working in a program-related support capacity in the social development sector. - College degree in related field or relevant and equivalent experience. - Strong proficiency with data collection, review, analysis and reporting. - Strong proficiency with the use of software platforms and high degree of comfort with multiple technology applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and databases. - Exceptional organizational and communications skills. - Client-service orientation. - Demonstrated ability to be a productive member of a community of people at work, respecting differences while working toward shared goals. - Comfort with periods of ambiguity; constructive participation in ongoing organizational development. - Ways of working and engaging that align with the Foundation’s mission, core values, and commitment to creating a culture of excellence. - Personal qualities of humility, capacity for self-reflection, and a sense of humor. - Willingness to work in New York City. PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position is primarily a sedentary role. However, the person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with internal staff, access files, office machinery and a copy machine/printer. The Ford Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its programs, and operations. As part of this commitment, the Foundation will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. SALARY: The Ford Foundation is committed to practicing salary transparency. The starting salary for this position is $104,000. We review global compensation on a regular basis to ensure market competitiveness and equity. The hiring range for this position has been carefully crafted in alignment with the market. LOCATION: This position is based in the foundation’s New York office. We operate in a hybrid model and require staff to be in the office three days per week. WORK AUTHORIZATION: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent. WORKING AT FORD - Commitment to creating a culture where everyone feels respected - A hybrid working model and flexible work arrangement policies offer colleagues the opportunity to engage in meaningful ways and the space to maintain a healthy work-life balance - Professional development and ample opportunities to build your expertise and expand your network - Comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life needs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on your first day - Generous time off, including personal, vacation, sick, extended holiday time off, and wellness days - Generous parental leave policy, including birth, surrogacy, adoptive, foster parents, and resources for backup child and elder care that support our colleagues’ ability to attend to family responsibilities - Comprehensive retirement benefits options (with employee and employer contributions of up to 13%), allowing you to invest in your financial future with confidence

Title: Program Associate – Tobacco Treatment & Prevention (HCCA) Location: Hallowell, Maine, United States Grade Level: 3 Anticipated Salary: $52,000 - $56,000 Reporting Relationship: Program Manager Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Associate – Tobacco Treatment & Prevention is a member of the HCCA team and works with other HCCA staff and community partners to implement Maine Prevention Network and Maine Cancer Foundation program objectives throughout Kennebec County, Maine, and statewide. This position is responsible for the delivery of a school-based commercial tobacco treatment initiative in select schools throughout Kennebec County and actively engages with the Central District Maine Prevention Network Team to cultivate and strengthen prevention infrastructure within the Central Public Health District. The Program Associate partners with schools to deliver youth-focused tobacco treatment services aimed at preventing tobacco-related diseases. Working closely with school leadership and student support teams, the Program Associate plans and implements strategies that promote successful quit attempts among youth actively using commercial tobacco and nicotine products. The position provides one-on-one and group counseling to students, helping them understand nicotine dependence, develop quit plans, and connect with available tobacco treatment resources. The Program Associate also supports quality improvement efforts through data collection, tracking, and evaluation activities to ensure programming effectively meets the needs of participating youth. In addition, the position helps organize and implement Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) strategies designed to reduce youth initiation of nicotine products, promote school and community engagement, and support positive youth outcomes. This position implements It’s Worth The Try (IWTT), a youth-focused tobacco treatment curriculum that provides individual and group support for youth seeking to quit tobacco and nicotine product use. The Program Associate facilitates a statewide advisory council, provides technical assistance and support to project partners, recruits and trains facilitators, and collaborates with evaluators on activities such as focus groups, key informant interviews, and participant surveys. The successful candidate will possess strong relationship-building, facilitation, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with schools, community organizations, and statewide partners to advance tobacco treatment and prevention efforts. LOCATION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position is hybrid remote and based in Hallowell, Maine. Regular travel throughout Kennebec County is required, including frequent work within local high schools and youth-serving organizations. Occasional statewide travel may be required for meetings, trainings, conferences, and partner engagement activities. Experience Bachelor’s degree in health-related field is preferred; however, equivalent related work experience may be considered. Experience working in a non-profit setting and with grant-funded projects is a plus. Training in counseling and/or social work is also a plus. Skills - Ability to work collaboratively with varied project partners, consumers, community partners, and providers of health and behavioral health care - Comfort and ability to present to, facilitate, and engage diverse audiences, including youth and older adults - Ability to work independently - Ability to meet deadlines - Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing - Knowledge and skill in the management of data-driven projects - Ability to monitor and provide oversight of external local partners' progress towards deliverables - Ability to plan, coordinate, implement, and manage multiple activities at once - Ability to gather, synthesize, and summarize a variety of information from many sources - Experience developing error-free, audience-specific communication materials and messages including flyers, brochures, booklets, social media, etc. - Understanding of coalition-building strategies - Experience using Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace - Valid Maine driver’s license and reliable transportation - Must be eligible to work in the United States - Knowledge of evidence-based tobacco use prevention and treatment strategies is a plus - Knowledge and comfort navigating public schools is a plus List of Job Duties - The Program Associate – Tobacco Treatment & Prevention will: - Deliver evidence-based youth tobacco treatment strategies in Kennebec County high schools and other settings statewide. - Work closely with school staff and leadership to recruit and refer youth for tobacco treatment services. - Conduct focus groups with youth and key informant interviews with adults. - Facilitate and lead a quarterly advisory council. - Provide ongoing technical assistance and support for local and statewide project partners. - Recruit and train partners on the tobacco treatment support curriculum. - Facilitate in-person and/or virtual youth tobacco quit support groups. - Assist evaluation efforts for the tobacco quit support curriculum. - Provide technical assistance to community partners to develop model tobacco use prevention policies that support smoke- and vape-free environments, and that align with state tobacco- and smoke-free laws. - Develop and advocate for policies that promote smoke-free and tobacco-free environments. - Provide presentations and training (in person and virtually), and promote via relevant communication channels, to relevant partners and interest holders on evidence-based best practice strategies for tobacco treatment to increase knowledge of and access to the Maine QuitLink, My Life, My Quit, and other available tobacco treatment options and strategies. - Collaborate with school partners to implement systems changes that integrate tobacco treatment and restorative responses to behavioral health challenges. - Serve as a spokesperson for tobacco use and exposure prevention, and HCCA by providing education through webinars and in-person presentations to schools and youth-serving organizations on tobacco-related public health issues and the evidence-based best practice strategies to address these issues. - Attend required meetings and training sessions. - Participate in appropriate professional development opportunities, such as MaineHealth’s Center for Tobacco Independence’s (CTI) basic skills and intensive skills training, and motivational interviewing. - Attain Tobacco Treatment Specialist certification. - Attain Certified Prevention Specialist certification. - Track workplan activities and ensure required data is collected and entered in online and other required reporting systems in a timely manner. - Utilize written and electronic media for a variety of community awareness strategies. - Protect confidential information about program participants. - Assure the required data is collected and entered in online and other required reporting systems. - Assist with grant reporting requirements for reports to be accurate and submitted on time. - Work closely with the HCCA Program Manager and Finance Manager to ensure project activity meets budgetary expectations. - Promote positive relationships between and among HCCA and all potential collaborating partners by meeting with various community interest holders (schools, youth-serving organizations, age-friendly community groups, etc.) and finding opportunities to network and establish new relationships with potential partners to expand or enhance HCCA’s tobacco treatment and prevention program. - Be a member of HCCA’s team of public health professionals working collaboratively to implement primary prevention programming and supporting the organization’s broad public health goals. - Perform other duties as assigned. Hybrid - Hallowell, Maine, United States $52,000 - $56,000 per year