Climate & Forest Initiatives Program Associate

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation - Los Altos, CA; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation in Los Altos, CA seeks a Program Associate to lead, develop, and implement the operations for the Forests for People and Climate Initiative. You will work with multiple program officers and regional advisors to ensure climate strategies are effectively executed with grantees.

The role reports to the Program Operations Manager and supports the grantmaking process, focusing on efficiency, partnership, and equity in environmental philanthropy.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and implement operations for the Forests for People and Climate Initiative (FPCI).
• Collaborate with Environment and Science Program Officers and regional advisors to ensure effective climate strategy implementation.
• Support grantees through the grantmaking cycle with internal processes and strong relationship-building.

Job description

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation in Los Altos, CA seeks a Program Associate to lead, develop, and implement the operations for the Forests for People and Climate Initiative. You will work with multiple program officers and regional advisors to ensure climate strategies are effectively executed with grantees.

The role reports to the Program Operations Manager and supports the grantmaking process, focusing on efficiency, partnership, and equity in environmental philanthropy.