Environmental Programs & Grants Associate

THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health benefits

401k with employer match

Unlimited PTO & parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Partnership Project is a nonprofit focused on environmental campaigns, seeking a Project Associate to support CD3 program administration, fundraising, and communications. The role works closely with the Managing Director and staff, coordinating logistics for partner meetings and preparing briefing materials in a remote work setting with occasional in‑person DC work.

Responsibilities include calendar management, grant research, and developing professional communications and slides.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative or operational experience.
• 2+ years of advocacy, electoral campaigns, or nonprofit work.
• Strong writing and formatting skills; able to craft professional correspondence and clean presentations.
• Proficiency with digital tools (Google Workspace, Slack, PowerPoint, Zoom).

Responsibilities

• Manage calendar and priorities for the Project Director.
• Coordinate partner meetings and hosted events; handle virtual and in-person logistics.
• Conduct grantmaker research and fundraising support; maintain donor pipeline.
• Draft talking points and create polished slide decks for briefings.
• Track campaign tasks; ensure deadlines; liaise with consultants and Steering Committee.
• Support remote project coordination and weekly progress updates.

Skills

Operational experience

Advocacy fluency

Writing & communication

Remote collaboration

Adaptability

In‑person DC work

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

PowerPoint

Zoom

Job description

The Partnership Project is a nonprofit focused on environmental campaigns, seeking a Project Associate to support CD3 program administration, fundraising, and communications. The role works closely with the Managing Director and staff, coordinating logistics for partner meetings and preparing briefing materials in a remote work setting with occasional in‑person DC work.

Responsibilities include calendar management, grant research, and developing professional communications and slides.