Program Associate(JBMF)

Program Associate - Job Description The Program Associate will provide support for the grantmaking, programs, initiatives, and community engagement activities of the Foundation. In short, this is a critical position to the successful execution of the Foundation’s impact, and will have a particular emphasis on supporting the First Amendment program area. The Foundation is seeking a dynamic team player and resourceful implementer who can work collaboratively with staff, grantee-partners, key community stakeholders, and volunteers to maximize the Foundation’s impact. The ideal candidate will have similar experiences working in program development and planning, community engagement with diverse stakeholders, is familiar with working collaboratively on a project in a support role and has successfully done this at either a foundation, a community-based or similar organization. The candidate will: uphold the utmost of professionalism respect community ownership, organizational, and interpersonal transactions, decisions, and communications Through its work, JBMF lifts community voices by honoring diversity, equity, and inclusion, improves education access, and ensures all people, especially children, have pathways to a fulfilling life in California’s Central Valley. This position will represent the Foundation and will reflect the diverse backgrounds and talents of the people and communities JBMF serves. A successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for JBMF work; a spirit of accountability and collaboration; and a commitment to co-creating powerful stories of the impact of this work that are grounded in rigor and data. JBMF is an equal opportunity employer and fosters a workplace without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic. Competitive pay and excellent benefits provided to qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements. Program Areas, Grantmaking, and Initiatives Program Administration Communicate with applicants about grant opportunities Support the development of Request for Proposals (RFP) Support grant application cycles, which includes receiving and organizing grant applications, vetting for completion, following up with applicants, managing intake. Support the grant review process, which includes assigning grants to reviewers, organizing the grant review process, creating reports Complete the grant cycle by executing grant agreements, grantee progress and financial reporting Act as the primary administrator and power-user for grant program and allied systems (grants management, project management, financial management, as well as communications systems) Monitor grant tracking, reporting, timely payout, and accurate input of information in myriad grantee systems Fluency in online grants management systems or similar, or previous experience expressing proficiency in managing data, creating and running reports, and engaging with users in an online environment. Community Engagement Organize applicant and grantee site visits Organize learning convenings with grantees and other stakeholders Work collaboratively with grantee partners in execution of partnered community events Provide assistance to the JBMF team in Foundation-wide events, including Board meetings Research and Evaluation Assist in the collection and review of grantee partner reports and the preparation of summaries of progress and outcomes that can be shared with external audiences and the Board Be comfortable with understanding numbers and interpreting basic data Assist in researching subject matter information related to the grant programs, as needed, which may include philanthropic program scans, demographic data Help identify resources and tools that could be helpful to the Foundation in pursuing its goals and grantmaking programs Comfortable working in and managing online Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms (such as MailChimp, Surveymonkey) and digital-based project management and workflow systems (Asana, Slack etc) Desired Qualifications Experience supporting a program team Strong project management experience, with excellent writing and verbal communications skills Demonstrated ability to act as a critical resource to others by providing guidance, sharing information, and possessing high standards in program rigor and quality Proven track record of success in understanding community impact and communicating it to external audiences Comprehension of and facility with data and numbers Thoughtful understanding of diverse community communications needs and access Understands value of diversity and equity with proven capacity to respectfully work in a multicultural and inclusive workforce and environment Possesses a continual, fearless, and team-oriented growth mindset Works productively in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and projects, with great attention to detail and completion deadlines Values collaboration and partnership but also is self-directed and can work without supervision Shares information, provides and receives feedback and guidance to and from others respectfully and skillfully Has excellent and clear writing and editing experience for diverse audiences in a variety of platforms - from traditional newswriting for press releases to radio/video to current digital online formats Able to adapt quickly in changing digital environments and be an early adopter to emerging systems Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college Familiarity with technology and online platforms Fluent in using a computer and a variety of applications (MS Office suite, Mac/Apple products, Googlesuite) Familiarity with cloud-based Content Management Systems(CMS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Capability to travel within California’s Central Valley, including occasional overnight site visits, state, and national conferences, and evening meetings Possess a valid California Driver’s License. A minimum of 3-5 years’ work and program experience in an equivalent position for a foundation or similar setting and familiarity with the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors is required Ability to stand, bend, and lift 25lbs JBMF is an equal opportunity employer and fosters a workplace without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr The James B. McClatchy Foundation - Sacramento, CA