Program Associate

Aug 9

Anticipated Start Date: October 7, 2024

Description

Join our dynamic team of nine and help us shape the future of girls' education. We pride ourselves on our principles, teamwork, relationships, and ability to move quickly. We're seeking a self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative Program Associate to support our Program Team with grants management, research, team coordination, and other logistical support.

Responsibilities

We're seeking a proactive Program Associate to join our team and drive meaningful impact. Reporting to the San Francisco-based Program Officer, you'll be instrumental in helping to manage our grants portfolio, particularly in India.

You’ll collaborate closely with program staff and grantees globally, ensuring seamless team coordination, research, and communication. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid role with 2-3 days in our San Francisco office and the rest remotely.

Grant Management (50%)

Curate and update a pipeline of organizations (primarily in India) for our grant portfolio by researching, profiling, and helping source new grant opportunities
Support the grant lifecycle, from researching and updating organizational profiles to sourcing and evaluating new grants
Keep our grant management system accurate and up-to-date with timely data entry
Serve as the go-to expert for technical, operational, and compliance support, collaborating closely with the Program Officer +Dive into grant reports in order to summarize key insights and provide feedback
Maintain an annual contact/site visit schedule with grantees; document grantee meetings and follow-up steps and draft grantee communications
Craft insightful materials, grant summaries, and presentations for Board meetings
Serve as the steward of our shared resources, ensuring they are up-to-date to enhance team communication and build institutional memory

Research & Communications (15%)

Stay ahead of industry trends by tracking field developments and summarizing key reports for the team
Conduct research to support strategic initiatives and create compelling communication materials for newsletters, blogs, and social media

Meetings & Events (20%)

Compile background materials and take charge of planning and organizing meetings, site visits, and events
Assist in planning, organizing, and executing events

Administrative & Logistical Support (15%)

Support scheduling and logistics for meetings and events +Help coordinate travel arrangements, including hotel and flight bookings
Collaborate with the Operations Team to accommodate visitors, including arrival instructions to on-site support

Requirements

5+ Years Experience: Background in the philanthropic or nonprofit sector
International Experience: Degree or experience in international education preferred; experience with low and middle-income countries a big plus
Analytical Skills: Strong organizational skills with a detail-oriented, strategic approach; ability to reprioritize as needed
Database and Tech Proficiency: Experience with databases and quick to learn new systems; strong computer skills with G-suite preferred
Collaborative: Demonstrated ability to build impactful relationships and trust with team members and stakeholders
Independent and Proactive: Capable of taking direction while exercising independent judgment and initiative; skilled in problem-solving and creative solutions
Time Zone Flexibility: Willingness to work across time zones and accommodate calls and meetings outside normal business hours
Travel Readiness: Able to travel internationally up to 10% of the time
Cross-Cultural Competence: Proven ability to work effectively across diverse cultures and languages
Feedback-Oriented: Open to feedback and focused on continuous improvement to enhance impact
Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Language Skills: Hindi language skills are a plus Work Style: Flexible, mature, with a sense of humor and ability to thrive in a diverse team environment

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

$75,000-$85,000 annually, commensurate with experience

How to Apply for this Job

If you’re excited about making an impact at Echidna Giving, send your resume and an introductory email to hiring@echidnagiving.org with the subject line: Program Associate

Echidna Giving is an equal-opportunity employer and prides itself on embracing diversity in every step of the hiring process.

About the Organization

Echidna Giving is a private funder with one sole aim: getting more girls into better schools to live better lives. Investing in girls pays dividends for us all: what she learns in school can transform her life, her family, her community, and her nation for generations to come. That’s why we’re committed to bring quality, gender-responsive education to both girls and boys in lower-income countries. Because when all kids learn equally, our world becomes more equal, too.

Echidna Giving has a small but mighty team and is looking to grow. We will be deploying our grant dollars over the next 40 years or so, growing from our current $20M annual grant budget to a $100M annual grant budget in the coming years. Although we are one of the largest funders in the international education space, Echidna Giving is still a start-up in learning mode. We pride ourselves on our teamwork, our relationships, and our ability to move quickly.

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