Program Officer

Position Summary

The Program Officer supports Methodist Healthcare Ministries' mission of "Serving Humanity to Honor God" by managing, evaluating, and advancing one or more community investment portfolios.

This position serves as the primary liaison to nonprofit partners, cultivating authentic community relationships and ensuring equitable, community-informed grantmaking that aligns with MHM's strategic goals.

Salary

Annual salary rate begins at $66,079.00.

Mid range at $84,251.00.

Actual starting rate will be commensurate with experience and education.

Location

Remote within a specific regions in MHM's service area if outside of Bexar and surrounding counties: preferably either Mid-Border (Dimmit, Edwards, Kinney, LaSalle, Maverick, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, or Zavala counties), Tri-County (Jim Hogg, Webb, or Zapata counties), South Texas / Rio Grande Valley (Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Starr, or Willacy counties).

Scope and Impact

This role manages assigned grant portfolios within the Community Investments Department, providing oversight for multiple nonprofit partnerships across 74 counties in South Texas.

The Program Officer influences funding strategies, monitors grantee performance, and contributes to MHM's organizational goals of improving health and wellness among underserved populations.

The position collaborates across departments and prepares materials for leadership and board committees, with measurable impact on strategic community outcomes

Decision-Making Authority

Operates with moderate independence under the supervision of the Community Investments Manager.

The Program Officer exercises judgment in evaluating grant proposals, monitoring performance, recommending funding decisions, and advising grantees on program deliverables and compliance.

Final funding decisions are reviewed and approved by department leadership.

Interactions / Working Relationships

- Internal: Works closely with the Community Investments team, Accounting, and organizational leadership to ensure strategic and fiscal alignment of grantmaking activities.
- External: Acts as the main point of contact for grantees, community-based organizations, and sector partners, conducting site visits, convenings, and collaborative meetings.
- Frequency: Regular communication and engagement with both internal teams and external partners; travel up to 25% for site visits and conferences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Manage and steward a strategically aligned grant portfolio, ensuring accountability, progress, and adherence to grant agreements.

(25%)
- Build and sustain authentic relationships with grantees and potential applicants; provide technical assistance and strategic guidance.

(20%)
Conduct site visits to assess program impact, gather feedback, and identify capacity-building opportunities.

(15%)
- Evaluate ongoing programs for adherence, performance, and strategic alignment with MHM's mission and priorities.

(10%)
- Review and recommend gra...