Associate, Program and Impact

About Robin Hood

We are NYC’s largest local poverty-fighting philanthropy, and since 1988, we have invested $3 billion to elevate and fuel New Yorkers’ permanent escapes from poverty. Aside from years when we've championed relief efforts, 2025 was our largest grantmaking year, distributing more than $140 million to 295 community partners. We create pathways out of poverty through our strategic partnerships on child care, child poverty, jobs, living wages, and much more. We are scaling impact at a population level for the 2.2 million New Yorkers living in poverty. At Robin Hood, we believe your starting point in life should not define where you end up. To learn more about our work and impact, read our Annual Report and follow us on X @RobinHoodNYC or go to robinhood.org. Position Overview

The Associate, Program and Impact (P&I) is a critical role designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our grantmaking teams. Robin Hood’s grantmaking aligns with life stage milestones for economic mobility from early childhood to adulthood. This role will support two P&I grantmaking teams, Early Childhood and School-Age Children, and report to each team’s managing director. The role will work in close collaboration with the program officers and senior program officers who make up each team. Critical components of Robin Hood’s grantmaking approach include due diligence to deeply understand the work of nonprofits, either as new applicants for funding or as current grantees; data collection and analysis to understand the impact of each grant investment; and the application of a benefit/cost approach to frame our funding decisions. Other important elements include conducting landscape analyses to keep abreast of sector trends and identifying potential new areas of work in the fight against poverty. The Associate will play a key role in ensuring the rigor and impact of our grantmaking. Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supporting the Grantmaking Process Assist managing directors and other program team staff with due diligence for new and continuing investments on a quarterly basis. Assist in landscape analyses developed by each team, supporting research, analysis, and presentation. Support the team’s financial analysis of portfolio organizations. Assist team members in the analysis of outcome data from final reports submitted by Robin Hood’s community partners. Provides summaries as directed. In support of team members, attend meetings, including site visits with Robin Hood community partners, and take notes as directed. Draft grant recommendations under the supervision of the managing directors or other program team members, as assigned. Draft contract goals for grants after board approval under the supervision of the managing directors or other program team members, as assigned. Support the standardization of data collection and goal reporting. Analyze grant reports, administrative data, and external research to help identify trends and monitor impact. Support the teams in creating impactful PowerPoint presentations to convey their work to diverse audiences, internally and externally. Support the teams as they work to incorporate AI into our workstreams. Administration Provide administrative support to each team, as directed, including scheduling, meeting management, agenda development, and note-taking. Participate in other general functions and duties of the P&I team, including support for our development and communications teams. Provide support in the logistical aspects of running successful convenings or conferences that are critical to our work. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least one to two years of work experience Strong data analysis and reporting skills Excellent project management skills with attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills Strong written and oral communication skills Self-starter skilled at timely completion of tasks with minimal support Customer service orientation and good interpersonal skills Team player and collaborator, likes to work in small, highly collaborative teams and is willing to go above and beyond the specifics of a job description to help the team succeed Commitment to Robin Hood’s poverty-fighting mission and continuous learning A creative and flexible problem-solver willing to change course in the face of new feedback or data Thrives in fast-paced, action-oriented environments and is comfortable juggling multiple workstreams simultaneously Excellent Microsoft Office suite skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), and open to learning new digital tools, including AI Our Approach Focusing on results We invest in best-in-class organizations operating effective programs. We fund research to understand how poverty persists and what strategies are effective in fighting it. And we track grant outcomes and apply cost/benefit analyses to ensure every dollar we invest demonstrably improves the lives of low-income New Yorkers. Building institutions that transform NYC We offer management advice, strategic real estate consulting, board placement services, financial and communications coaching, leadership development, and other technical assistance to help our partners increase scale and impact. Driving innovation to solve unmet needs We invest in new leaders, new organizations, and new ideas that have groundbreaking potential. Scaling what works We partner with government and other funders to grow proven solutions in New York City and beyond so more people benefit from investments that work. Salary and Benefits Robin Hood offers a competitive compensation package, with a salary range determined by years of experience, skills, and abilities. Each candidate’s placement within the range will be based on these factors while ensuring alignment with our commitment to equitable internal pay practices, in accordance with the NYC Pay Transparency Law. The salary range for this role is $66,680 - $70,000. Our extensive benefits include: Medical insurance Employer-paid covered dental and vision insurance Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, plus employer-paid Paid Family Leave premiums 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, and a 12% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement plan Employer contributions to Health Spending Account (must be enrolled into the High-Deductible Health Plan) Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for health care and dependent care expenses Paid time off, including 20 days of accrued PTO (prorated for new hires), plus a separate Sick and Safe Leave bank in accordance with NYC's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act Paid Parental Leave and NYS Paid Family Leave Location This position is based in New York City and follows a hybrid work environment. Employees are required to work on-site four (4) days per week until further notice. Please note that the hybrid schedule is subject to change based on organizational priorities and team needs; any adjustments will be communicated well in advance. Equal Employment Opportunity Robin Hood is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, arrest or conviction record, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. To Apply

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