Equity-Driven Program Associate for Grants

PurposePhil Career; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in Princeton, NJ seeks a Grants Operations Assistant within the Healthy Children and Families portfolio. You will support portfolio leadership, coordinate meetings, and manage program activities with a focus on equity and anti-racism.

Responsibilities include coordinating grant processes, synthesizing research, and assisting with engagement of grantees and partners to advance RWJF's strategic goals and portfolio objectives.

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to equity and health equity in philanthropy.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage timelines and multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program operations and facilitation tasks within the portfolio.
• Assist in grantmaking processes, including reviews and proposals.
• Support team grant management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Equity and inclusion

Project management

Communication skills

Research and synthesis

Time management

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Word

Salesforce

Job description

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in Princeton, NJ seeks a Grants Operations Assistant within the Healthy Children and Families portfolio. You will support portfolio leadership, coordinate meetings, and manage program activities with a focus on equity and anti-racism.

Responsibilities include coordinating grant processes, synthesizing research, and assisting with engagement of grantees and partners to advance RWJF's strategic goals and portfolio objectives.