Careers

The grantmaking operations technical program manager is a new position that will play a key role in advancing the evolution of the Doris Duke Foundation’s grantmaking systems into a fully integrated, insight-generating and user-centered technology environment. 

In this role, you will drive and execute the foundation’s grantmaking technology roadmap. You will ensure that our systems deliver payments and track compliance, surface knowledge, support collaboration, foster a positive grantee experience, and reflect our values of excellence, equity and imagination.

The GIS and database coordinator supports and enhances the effectiveness of geospatial data management and analysis for the Science & Conservation and Operations & Sustainability teams. The coordinator will manage GIS and database systems, provide technical GIS support and enable data-driven decision-making across conservation, ecological research, agricultural management and sustainability programs. This role will support staff scientists with data analysis, summarizing results and producing reports. In addition, the coordinator will maintain shared systems and standards to enable consistent, secure and accessible use of geospatial data.

The community-led conservation coordinator will lead the coordination and facilitation of multi-stakeholder partnerships to advance conservation goals across the region. The role centers on organizing coalitions of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, academic institutions and community groups to co-develop strategies that enhance ecological resilience and support long-term restoration outcomes. The position also includes developing and managing community-led conservation science initiatives aimed at advancing nature-based solutions in peri-urban environments, with an initial emphasis on riparian restoration and landscape connectivity. The coordinator will serve as a liaison between Duke Farms and the community, ensuring that conservation efforts are informed by local knowledge, grounded in scientific integrity and focused on long-term environmental outcomes.

The community garden and programs coordinator advances local and regional community engagement efforts at Duke Farms by leading the Community Garden, delivering impactful public programming and supporting visitor engagement. This role provides leadership for the Community Garden while supporting programs, visitor engagement, membership experiences, events and partnerships that advance the mission of DDF and contribute to Duke Farms’ role as a leading convening space.