Health Equity Program Associate

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; United States; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Transition stipend

Job summary

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in Princeton, NJ seeks a Program Associate to advance health equity through operational excellence, program development, and grant management. You will coordinate meetings, synthesize research, and support officers to advance portfolio goals within a collaborative, inclusive team environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating team workplans, assisting with grant development, and engaging grantees and experts to drive transformational change.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a relevant field; master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusive philanthropic practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to synthesize complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program operations, meetings, and communications for portfolio work.
• Center equity and dismantling structural racism in program development and management.
• Support grantmaking processes including solicitation, review, and grant summary writing.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to implement strategies and ensure timely deliverables.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Equity and inclusion

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration

Research and synthesis

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft 365

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Word

Salesforce

Job description

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in Princeton, NJ seeks a Program Associate to advance health equity through operational excellence, program development, and grant management. You will coordinate meetings, synthesize research, and support officers to advance portfolio goals within a collaborative, inclusive team environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating team workplans, assisting with grant development, and engaging grantees and experts to drive transformational change.