Program Associate, Strategic Capacity Building

3 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States EPIP Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Associate to join our team at EPIP in Los Altos, California. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Overview of the Role

The Program Associate will provide critical support to program officers within Organizational Effectiveness, focusing on grantmaking in the conservation field. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with grantees, develop and manage grant budgets, and participate in strategy refinement and monitoring.

About Organizational Effectiveness

Our team amplifies and accelerates Packard Foundation strategies to improve the lives of children, families, and communities. We work collaboratively to identify and develop customized capacity building projects that help our partners learn and adapt. Our funding helps leaders, organizations, and networks strengthen their fundamentals, enabling them to focus on achieving their missions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process grants through their full lifecycle, including creating, maintaining, and updating electronic grant files according to legal and financial requirements.
  • Learn and understand the OE strategy to inform work with grantees; participate in strategy refinement and monitoring, evaluation, & learning as needed.
  • Work closely with grantees to submit required information and assist grantees with system & guideline support.
  • Facilitate the development and management of the strategy's grant & operations budget.
Administrative Operations
  • Coordinate team calls and calendaring, as appropriate; schedule & plan logistics of meetings for both internal and external participants.
  • Participate in and lead meetings to produce collaborative work products & improve processes.
  • Proactively research, develop, and edit content for correspondence, reports, and meetings.
Organizational Partnering & Initiatives
  • Maintain positive and productive relationships with a wide range of organizations and individuals, including grantees, partners, and foundation employees.
  • Coordinate regularly with international advisers & partners to meet program needs.
  • Work closely and effectively with other program associates within the Foundation.
  • Participate in, and/or lead cross-foundation initiatives, as appropriate, to achieve Foundation goals.
  • Pursue ongoing professional development opportunities and participate in Foundation-wide training sessions.
Benefits and Compensation

This position offers an excellent benefits package and a salary commensurate with related work experience and education, including a discretionary 15% contribution to a retirement fund. The estimated salary for this position is $76,000, based on the midpoint of the salary range. The position is located in Los Altos, California, within a beautiful certified net zero energy and LEED Platinum building.

Required Qualifications

This position requires a college degree or equivalent education and experience and a minimum of three years of related administrative experience. Excellent skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and a willingness to learn and become proficient with systems including Fluxx and Microsoft SharePoint are required. Candidates must be committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and in the nonprofit sector, with the ability to work with others in a courteous and culturally sensitive manner.



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