Animal Welfare Program Associate - Grant & Impact Support

kpCompanies; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) is seeking a detail-oriented Program Associate, Animal Welfare to support grantmaking, data management, and evaluation within MACP's Animal Welfare domain in Minnesota.

You will coordinate workflows, assist grantees, and contribute to learning initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration, process improvement, and precise reporting to Program Directors and Officers, with hybrid in-office schedule in Eden Prairie, three days on-site and two remote,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in program or grant administration.
• Experience with grantmaking or data systems (Fluxx preferred).
• Familiarity with evaluation, data analysis, or learning support a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the domain’s grantmaking calendar and key milestones.
• Assist applicants and grantees with Fluxx and related processes.
• Support budget management, quarterly reports using Fluxx/Adaptive/Qlik.
• Prepare materials for Board and Program Committee meetings.
• Coordinate meetings/events and take notes for teams.

Skills

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Equity & inclusion commitment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Fluxx

Adaptive

Qlik

Job description

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) is seeking a detail-oriented Program Associate, Animal Welfare to support grantmaking, data management, and evaluation within MACP's Animal Welfare domain in Minnesota.

You will coordinate workflows, assist grantees, and contribute to learning initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration, process improvement, and precise reporting to Program Directors and Officers, with hybrid in-office schedule in Eden Prairie, three days on-site and two remote,