Position Overview
The Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio Center on Lake Como has supported many breakthroughs through its residency and convening programs for over 60 years, bringing together the very best in their fields to solve the world’s most pressing problems. In addition, at Bellagio and elsewhere, The Rockefeller Foundation has supported fellows who are working at the leading edge of their respective fields. The Connected Leaders Platform (CLP) operationalizes these connections in service of the Foundation’s five-year climate strategy by driving the Foundation’s global convening capacity; designing high-level gatherings; deepening engagement with key leaders, corporations, governments, and non-profit organizations; and galvanizing networks. The Connected Leaders platform is a defining part of the Foundation’s unique model of change.
The Bellagio Center Residency Program has brought together the leading academics, artists, and practitioners from across the globe, providing them with a space to unlock their creativity and advance groundbreaking work. Rather than a retreat for private reflection, the Bellagio Center residency offers an opportunity to advance a specific breakthrough project, and a stimulating environment to forge cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural connections with other residents. Bellagio Center residents form lasting bonds, staying connected to each other and to The Rockefeller Foundation long after their residency ends as members of the Bellagio Network. Alumni include luminaries like Ruth Bader Ginsburg , Maya Angelou, and Dikgang Moseneke, and trailblazers such as Nikole Hannah-Jones , Akin Omotoso , and Ilwad Elman .
The Director, Residencies & Networks, reports to and collaborates with the VP, Convenings & Networks, to manage the Bellagio residency program, and oversee strategic planning, outreach, selection, and curation of residents. Additionally, the Director develops engagement opportunities for Bellagio alumni and other RF network members.
Pay Range: $162,121 - $214,912. This represents the present low and high end of the Foundation’s pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to experience.
Work Schedule: This role is on a hybrid work schedule, and required to be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Bellagio Center Residency Program
- Oversee the programming for the Bellagio residency, accommodating approximately 100 participants annually.
- Manage the outreach, selection, and curation processes for the residency, notably the annual open call, which attracts nearly 1,000 applications.
- Oversee systems and operational processes for the residency program including calendars, pipelines, portfolio dashboards, workflow management, and impact tracking.
- Cultivate outreach partnerships that align the residency program with the Foundation’s diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the Foundation, including the Bellagio, Italy team, to enhance the residency program.
- Direct the monitoring and evaluation processes for the residency and network programs. This includes designing surveys, analyzing data and qualitative impact summaries, tracking results in Salesforce, and providing comprehensive reports to leadership.
Network Engagement
- Lead the creation and implementation of a network engagement strategy in consultation with the VP, Convenings & Networks, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s strategic priorities.
- Implement engagement tactics that facilitate connections among CLP network members, including Bellagio alumni.
- Engage RF programmatic staff in the residency selection and network engagement processes to ensure alignment with the Foundation’s strategic and programmatic goals.
- Develop and oversee CLP network communications, including a Bellagio alumni relationship management process, the Bellagio Bulletin alumni newsletter, and LinkedIn engagement, fostering ongoing connections with alumni.
- Coordinate the capture and maintenance of alumni data, guiding the Team Coordinator and support staff to ensure operational excellence in data management.
- Manage the curation and execution of Signature Convenings related to the network, including an annual gathering for alumni.
- Lead special projects as required to advance the objectives of the residency and network initiatives.
Education, Experience, And Skills
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in managing programs or large-scale projects.
- Previous experience in a non-profit organization, foundation, or equally oriented global enterprise is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience managing selection processes for competitive awards, and applying critical thinking skills, preferred.
- Experience managing dynamic and engaged networks.
- Excellent senior presence and relationship skills, especially with senior thought leaders and VIPs working across a range of content areas.
- Effective written and oral reporting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Excellence in orchestrating and managing complex processes, deadlines, and details.
- Ability to work under pressure and produce high-quality deliverables.
- Computer proficiency in project management software, CRM system development, MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and the ability to learn new applications quickly.
- Ability to travel.
Qualifications And Competencies
- Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Develops Talent: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
- Directs Work: Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
- Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Values Differences: Recognizes the value of different perspectives and commits to inclusion, equity, and diversity in every aspect of work.
About The Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science, technology, and innovation that enable individuals, families, and communities to flourish. We make big bets to promote the well-being of humanity. Today, we are focused on advancing human opportunity and reversing the climate crisis by transforming systems in food, health, energy, and finance. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at http://rockefellerfoundation.org and follow us on X @RockefellerFdn.
The Rockefeller Foundation offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes health insurance programs, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment, a generous 401K, parental leave, and various forms of paid time off, all to help our employees feel energized, cared for, and engaged.
As an organization, we focus on six values to advance our culture and continue our success. We are dedicated to being Transparent, Optimistic, Accountable, Collaborative, Trusted, and Equitable. We operate from a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything that we do. It is not only the right thing to do – we could not make an impact without the diverse perspectives and experiences of our team members. We expect all employees at the Foundation to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.
The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, liability for service in the United States Armed Forces, or any other protected status.
The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
